In Fourth State of the University Address, President Focuses on Progress and Opportunities
Before an audience of students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, and members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors, Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., President of St. John’s, delivered his fourth annual State of the University Address, setting an upbeat and positive tone as he outlined his vision for the University for the 2018–19 academic year and beyond.
Watson Fellows Roster Continues to Grow
Two more St. John’s University undergraduates have been awarded the prestigious Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship—a three-year, international internship program funded by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation.
Recent Graduates Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Grants
Two recent graduates of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were chosen for the highly competitive Fulbright US Student Program.
Legacy of Pamela Shea-Byrnes, D.Min., Recognized as Catholic Scholars Scholarship Fund Exceeds $1 Million Mark
The enduring contributions to St. John’s made by the late Pamela Shea-Byrnes, D.Min. ’86SVC, ’90G, and her role in the creation of the Catholic Scholars program, were celebrated on Saturday, September 8, on the University’s Queens campus.
CPS Dean, Faculty, and Students attend NY Fashion Tech Week
St. John’s University, College of Professional Studies Dean Katia Passerini, Faculty and Students took part in Fashion Week, Sept 2018, viewing the latest Fashion Show of designers, Erica Gray, Gillian Wan, Nicka Bisou, Sascha Hosey and Lumen Couture by Chelsea Klukas. Dr. Andrea Licari was MC for the event.
New Beginnings Celebrated atSt. John’s as New Students and Faculty Attend Convocations
In an atmosphere of excited anticipation at the official start of a new academic year, St. John’s University welcomed more than 3,100 first-year and transfer students from the Queens and Staten Island campuses during its annual New Student Convocation held on September 4 in Carnesecca Arena.
Stepping Stones: Interns Gain Valuable Skills through Experiential Learning
In today's competitive job market, employers recruit graduates who have complemented their academic pursuits with authentic opportunities for applying classroom learning with “real-world” internship experiences.
Students and Families Welcomed to St. John’s for 2018 Move-In Weekend
With help from parents, siblings, and student volunteers, more than 3,300 freshmen, transfer, and returning students moved into their residences at St. John’s University’s Queens and Staten Island, NY, campuses in late summer, culminating with Move-In Weekend, September 1–2.
State of the University
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Dr. Gempesaw will review the accomplishments of this past year and our initiatives and plans to support our strategic priorities as we begin the new academic year.
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