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Making the Holidays Brighter, Student Volunteers Accept Katie Couric's "Challenge for Change"
Thanksgiving is a time when want is most keenly felt among those in need. St. John's University's commitment to helping others enjoy a happy holiday was on full display in November as more than 100 student volunteers participated in the Katie television show’s "Challenge for Change," which encouraged New Yorkers to collect donated turkeys for needy families.
Women's Soccer Upsets UCF, Advancing to Second Round of NCAA Tournament
In its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, St. John’s women’s soccer advanced to the contest’s second round by upsetting the No. 9/16 University of Central Florida Knights for a 3-1 win in Orlando on Saturday, November 16.
President's Dinner Spotlights Support for Student Scholarships
Acknowledged as St. John’s premier fundraising initiative, the 16th Annual President’s Dinner raised more than $2 million for scholarships to benefit the University’s most deserving students. The...
Hundreds of Alumni Celebrate New Brand at St. John's First Oktoberfest
Dancing, eating, and raising their glasses to toast a rousing Saturday night at the Queens campus, 548 alumni transformed the Great Lawn into a banquet hall on October 26, celebrating the new University brand and their pride in alma mater at St. John’s first Oktoberfest.
Campus Upgrades this Fall Reflect a Busy Summer for Facilities
More dining options, new laboratory space, upgraded athletic facilities, better walkways—these are among the wide-ranging improvements that greeted students and faculty when they returned to campus...
At Family Weekend, Parents Join Students to Savor Campus Life
Traveling to New York from as far away as Michigan, Texas, and California, over 300 St. John’s families gathered at the University’s Queens campus on October 11–13 for the annual Family Weekend.
Career Expo Offers Students Early Access to Region's Leading Employers
A record number of St. John’s students, recent graduates and recruiters participated in the University’s Career Expo and Academic Internship Fair at the Queens, NY, campus on October 3.
The Right Choice: Parents Give Insight into Choosing St. John's
More than ever, parents are seeing the value of an education from St. John’s, and they’re sharing their thoughts on what makes the University a wise investment for their children’s future.
University Exhibit Sparks Interest in New York's "Silent" Waterfront
A new multimedia exhibit on New York City’s ever-changing waterfront drew art lovers, artists, museum archivists and the campus community to an opening reception at St. John’s University’s Dr. M.T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery on Thursday, September 19.
Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., Installed as St. John's President during Annual Founder's Week Celebration
Every member of the St. John's University family is both scholar and servant—seeking truth, acquiring wisdom and committed to helping those in need. That was the core message of this year's annual...