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Daphne V. Pierre

Life After St. John’s: Alumna Launches Successful Start-up

Former President’s Society member Daphné V. Pierre, Esq. ’09C, ’11G comes from a long family line of movers and shakers. Her father was the first Black chiropractor in Mississippi and her mother had a high-level position at the United Nations. Their morals, values, business ethic, and fortitude provided a strong foundation and motivated her to launch her own business.

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Full-time vs Part-time M.B.A: Which is Right For You?

One of the first decisions a prospective M.B.A. student must make is whether they want to pursue their degree full-time or part-time. That decision has a significant impact on not only the time to complete the M.B.A., but also has financial factors that must be considered. Which program is right for you? Short answer: it depends.

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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.

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It's OK To Not Be OK: A Johnny's Journey with Mental Health

As a senior graduating in May, I believe that as a country we all need to place a greater emphasis on mental health and recognizing the early signs of a struggle so that the issue can be quickly addressed. College students often have a mindset to just push through and pretend things are okay until we see a change instead of dealing with the problem at its onset. It is okay to not be okay and to admit you are struggling or need help redirecting where you are headed in life.

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Deijah Harris
Manouchkathe Cassagnol, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCP, FACC, FAHA.

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.

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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.

CRES Institute at St. John’s is Launched

St. John's Opens the Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies

The launch of the Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies occurred on October 22nd. The event featured remarks that centered mission, unity, and inclusion. Overall, the events of the day signaled an important moment in the 151-year history of our university as we embraced a true history of our past to guide us into the future.

Natalie Byfield
Natalie P. Byfield, Ph.D.