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Annual Founder's Week Celebration Focuses on Justice and Compassion
Focusing on the role that education plays in helping to alleviate suffering around the world, St. John's University celebrated its 20th annual Founder's Week with exhibits, lectures, Mass, and service activities centered on the theme "Be Vincentian: Compassion without Limits; Justice across Borders."
Activist and Bestselling Author Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Highlights Founder's Week 2013
Eager to learn about the experiences that have shaped one of the world’s leading authorities on autism, more than 1,250 students, faculty and administrators filled Carnesecca Arena to hear Temple Grandin, Ph.D., speak as part of Founder’s Week 2013 at St. John’s University.
SJU President Blesses Student Leaders at Opening School Mass
Urging student leaders and the entire campus community to “go out and renew the world,” Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., President of St. John's, marked the start of the new academic year on September 19 by celebrating his first Mass of the Holy Spirit at the University.
New Pharmacy Dean Makes Community Health a Priority
Russell DiGate, Ph.D., was attracted to the position of Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for many reasons—chief among them the Vincentian Mission of St. John's University. "That was...
In Joyful Celebration, St. John's Welcomes Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., as Interim President
"I am Joseph—your brother." With those words, Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., the new Interim President of St. John's University, introduced himself to more than 600 members of the campus community...
Students Join Millions of Young Catholics at World Youth Day
Two St. John’s University students gained more than memories after joining young Catholics from around the world at this summer’s World Youth Day—and the preceding Vincentian Youth Gathering—in Rio de Janeiro.
St. John's Professor and Students Volunteer to Ease Suffering of Children in Guatemala
For the past five years, children at an orphanage in rural Guatemala have benefited from the expertise and compassion of a St. John’s University professor who specializes in speech disorders. Nancy Colodny, Ed.D., C.C.C.-S.L.P.
St. John's Launches New Brand Identity
Marking a transformative moment in its 143-year history, St. John’s University has unveiled a fresh branding platform and graphic identity based on the knowledge gained and stories revealed during a yearlong study of its traditions, achievements and direction.
Religious Freedom Addressed at SJU School of Law Conference in Rome
Scholars, policymakers, and students from the Unites States and Europe explored the role that religious freedom plays in international law and politics during a two-day conference that St. John’s School of Law cosponsored in Rome, Italy.
For Second Year, St. John's is Named "with Distinction" to President's Community Service Honor Roll
For the second straight year, St. John’s University has been named “with distinction” to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll — the highest federal honor a college or...