St. John’s Staten Island campus Host ESL High School students for Reflections on the Film “I Learn America”
On Wednesday, November 9, St. John’s University Staten Island campus and the School of Education hosted over 120 high school English Language Learners (ESL students) for a day of reflection and engagement with the promise of higher education.
Alumna Pays Opportunity Forward Through Research and Patient Care
Vanessa Naimoli ‘01C, ‘04G credits “little pieces of opportunity and kindness” with helping her build a successful career as both a research scientist and psychiatric nurse working to give others hope and opportunity to move forward.
Ron Brown Scholars Program Opens Doors to Opportunity
This fall, the entering 1L class at St. John’s Law included 14 recipients of the full-tuition Ronald H. Brown Scholarship.
Tobin College Undergraduates Secure First Place at Federal Reserve College Challenge
A team of undergraduate Tobin College of Business students took first place at the Federal Reserve Bank’s National College Fed Challenge final competition, representing St. John’s University on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
For SJU Student and Ozanam Scholar, Global Citizenship Means Love
Ozanam Scholars examine and seek solutions to real-world social justice issues, conduct research, complete a capstone project in their senior year, and travel around the world to serve those in need.
Vice Dean Larry Cunningham Teaches in Cambodia as a Fulbright Specialist
Vice Dean Larry Cunningham was in Cambodia for four weeks this fall as a participant in the Fulbright Specialist Program, which sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve as expert consultants on curriculum, faculty development, institutional planning, and related subjects at academic institutions abroad.
Service-Learning Project Draws Students to Tobin College of Business
The Difference Makers program will conclude on December 5, 2016 with a reception and certificate presentation on St. John’s Staten Island campus.
SI Campus Opens College Readiness Center at McKee High School
“St. John’s University has planted our flag right where we belong—in an educationally underserved school, among high school students who deserve the best,” said Robert Fanuzzi, Ph.D.
Dual Degree Student and Ozanam Scholar Blends Passion for the Arts with Commitment to Social Justice
Jeremy Ashton ’17C ‘18G came to St. John’s University from Orlando, FL in the fall of 2013 because he was offered a scholarship through the selective Ozanam Scholars Program.
Focusing on Body, Mind, and Spirit, Alum Helps Veterans Heal
“There are a lot of veterans out there who are really suffering,” said Dan Libby ’09Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of the Veterans Yoga Project (VYP). “But if you can teach somebody a practice that helps them feel a little less pain—it makes it all worthwhile.”