The Johnnies Blog

Four Debt-Free Ways to Pay for Graduate School
We often hear about the rising costs of student debt and tuition fees, but fortunately, there are options to fund your graduate program—including a few that don’t require a student loan.

Becoming Jas '21TCB, '22MBA
As a first-year student, Jasmine Batacan arrived at St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus ready to welcome any opportunity—and she shows no signs of stopping after recently graduating. As an undergraduate, she was involved in the fashion club Red House and the Executive-in-Residence Program, and served as a Resident Assistant. She has used all of her platforms and creativity to mentor and inspire people to allow their light to shine. Although her story is just getting started, take a moment to read below how she created her own Johnnies experience, and stop by her art page on Instagram, @the.studio.73!

Striving for Excellence as a Servant Student Leader
For Joben Santos ’22TCB, college was his opportunity to give back and be the change he desires in the world. At The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, which he refers to with a playful wink as The “Joben” College of Business, he educated and taught his fellow Johnnies how to serve their communities.

Should You Pursue an M.B.A.? Benefits and Advantages
An M.B.A. is a popular choice for those considering a career change or advancing an existing one. In fact, more than 250,000 people are pursuing an M.B.A. worldwide. However, pursuing an M.B.A. is not a decision to be made lightly. There are several factors to consider such as: going full-time vs part-time, financial impacts, and your career trajectory. And while there are certainly career benefits, an M.B.A. is not a magic wand that will instantly put you in the C-Suite. There are several benefits and advantages to pursuing an M.B.A. that include applying skills recruiters love and marketing knowledge and perspectives that make you a desirable employee.

Manouchkathe Cassagnol, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCP, FACC, FAHA Receives National Equity Award
For her outstanding work in the arena of reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health care, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Association of Black Health System Pharmacists (ABHP) have presented their annual ASHP-ABHP Joint Leadership Award to Manouchkathe Cassagnol, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCP, FACC, FAHA.

150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: A Winter Wonderland
When the days get shorter and the temperature drops, St. John’s University is filled with the spirit of the season. No matter how you celebrate, there are countless opportunities for Johnnies to enjoy this time of year.




