Virtual Convocation Heralds New Beginnings for Class of 2020
As St. John’s University begins its 150th anniversary year, many things are different, yet the most important remain the same: the institution’s commitment to providing an outstanding, exciting, and...
Tobin College of Business Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
In May of 2000, St. John’s University’s College of Business Administration was renamed The Peter J. Tobin College of Business. This was the first time in the University’s then-130-year history that a...
Professor Earns $1.33 Million NIH Grant for Kidney Disease Research
Seeking to better understand the relationship between cell membrane proteins and a genetic kidney disease, Yong Yu, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts...
Meet the Class of 2024
With their first days as undergraduates only weeks away, the newest members of the St. John’s community—the Class of 2024—eagerly anticipate the start of the fall semester. For each student, the story behind his or her decision to attend the University is as unique as the path each will take once their St. John’s journey officially begins.
Anthropologist Receives Library of Congress Fellowship for Documenting Nurses’ Experiences
Alana L. Glaser, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, is the recipient of a Library of Congress American Folklife Center Archie Green Fellowship in the amount of...
Online Learning Tips
Whether you live on campus, commute, or learn from home this semester, you are likely enrolled in some online courses. While most college and high school students have engaged in online learning, these tips and reminders will help you get the most out of your courses this fall.
Six St. John’s Programs Earn BIG EAST Team Academic Excellence Awards
Red Storm baseball, men’s basketball, women’s golf, men’s lacrosse, women’s soccer and softball programs were recognized by the conference for academic excellence.
St. John’s Launches New Academic Programs
In its dedication to provide the best pathways to meaningful careers and lives, St. John’s University has launched a host of new undergraduate and graduate academic programs that aim to ensure successful outcomes for its students. Always seeking to add innovative course offerings and majors that are in demand, the University is implementing a wide array of new academic programs for the Fall 2020 semester.
Pharmacy Student and Soldier, William Hong Fights Pandemic on Front Lines
William Hong will always remember the moment he got the call. “I was sitting in a café studying for my pharmacy midterms when my phone rang,” said William, a fourth-year student in the Doctor of...
St. John’s Alumnus Serves the Community in Dual Role
For more than 40 years, Ralph Ekstrand ’78P has served the Village of Farmingdale, NY, a community he has grown to love. In 2012, he was elected mayor of the Long Island hamlet, a position he holds to...