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“What’s in a Name?” Newman Hall (aka Perboyre) at St. John’s University
While some of a certain age may associate the singular name Newman with the main antagonist of the long-running, New York City-based NBC sitcom Seinfeld, at St. John’s University, the name is eponymous with administrative leadership, service, and commitment.

St. John’s to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Summer Concert on the Great Lawn
St. John’s University will celebrate a quarter-century of music under the stars when the Queens, NY, campus hosts the annual Great Lawn Summer Concert on Wednesday, August 6, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Alumnus Named Manhasset’s Interim Superintendent of Schools
The Manhasset Board of Education recently selected St. John’s University alumnus Christopher J. Pellettieri ’18Ed.D. to serve as the district’s Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective August 1....

Assistant Professor Receives Counselor Educator of the Year Award
Zoya A. McCants, Ed.D., LMHC, LPC-ACS, RYT, Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling in the Counselor Education Department in The School of Education at St. John’s University, was...

St. John’s Hosts National Catholic Student Affairs Conference
The role of faith-based colleges and universities during challenging times in higher education was examined over four days when St. John’s University hosted the Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASACCU) annual conference for the first time.

St. John’s Students Support Cookstove Initiative in Uganda
A group of St. John’s University students taught by Adjunct Professor Kevin McShane ’21MA raised more than $1,000 in the Spring 2025 semester for a nonprofit organization that promotes public safety and environmental sustainability in the developing world.

Alumna appointed Superintendent, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools!
Dina M. Anzalone, Ed. D.'14 was recently appointed by the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education to succeed Ralph Marino Jr. as the next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Anzalone, who earned her Doctor of...

Volunteers Needed for 2025 University Service Day
The St. John’s University family will gather to serve neighboring communities throughout metropolitan New York in celebration of the 24th annual University Service Day on Saturday, September 27.

Catholic School Teacher Scholarship Recipients Recognized
The Institute for Catholic Schools hosted a gathering for current and former Catholic School Teacher Scholarship (CSTS) recipients on June 11. “This gathering underscored the importance of unity and...

St. John’s Chemistry Day Ignites Student Passion for Science and Discovery
St. John’s University hosted a Chemistry Day celebration in May to spark high school students’ interest in the chemical sciences and give them early exposure to college-level research, academic pathways, and careers in chemistry.