New Student Orientation Welcomes New Generation of Johnnies
It is a familiar rite of passage at St. John’s University—shortly after Commencement celebrates the graduation of the latest class, New Student Orientation welcomes a brand new class of eager young Johnnies who will bring their unique energy and gifts to make their indelible mark on the institution.
Rev. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M. ’13HON, Reflects on Lifelong Ministry of Teaching and Service
Reverend Patrick J. Griffin, C.M. ’13HON, felt the call to priesthood at a young age, and as he grew and matured, that vocation crystallized through study, experience, service, and introspection.
First Summer Leadership Institute a Great Success
The School of Education recently hosted a two-day Summer Leadership Institute, a unique opportunity for educational administrators to network, share insights, and develop actionable strategies to...
University Chaplain Traveled Thousands of Miles, but Found a Home at St. John’s
Few people have come to St. John’s University from as great a distance as University Chaplain Rev. Tri M. Duong, C.M. ’00C.
“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.