Major Events Headline an Active Year
Each year, St. John’s organizes various academic, social, and spiritual activities to engage and enlighten the University community.
Student-Athletes Thrive Academically and Beyond
From being drafted by Major League Baseball to making the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in record numbers, St. John’s student-athletes continue to excel both in their sports and the classroom.
Virtue of Service Highlighted at St. John's Commencement Ceremonies
More than 4,000 students who earned their graduate and undergraduate degrees this past spring during Commencement Exercises.
Kevin Jones ’17 Wins Prestigious NYIPLA Diversity Scholarship
When Kevin Jones walked into St. John’s Law for his first evening program class, it was a homecoming of sorts.
Retention Numbers Grow for Freshmen in Novel Mentoring Program—R.I.S.E. Network
A growing number of undergraduates from traditionally underrepresented groups are flourishing during their freshman year and beyond.
Heading to Spain, Student Joins Growing Roster of Fulbrights
“As a freshman, I knew I would be getting a good education at St. John’s,” Andrew Chang ’16TCB, ’16C observed recently. “But I never dreamed the University would give me the chance to live all over the world.”
University Appoints Deans for Three Key Areas
In pursuit of continued academic excellence and student success, St. John’s has appointed three respected scholars with solid records of leadership in higher education.
Benefactor William L. Collins ’76C, ’12HON Named Board of Trustees Chair
When William L. Collins ’76C, ’12HON addressed the audience in Carnesecca Arena at the 2014 Presidential Investiture of Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., the St. John’s board member praised the University’s long history of educating “those of limited means.”
State of the University Address Highlights Vision and Success
In October 2014, the 17th President, Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., outlined a plan to bring renewed success to the University.
Ozanam Students Combat Poverty through Education in West Africa
At 17 years old, two Maryland high school students took action against the cycle of poverty that traps many young people in their families’ hometown of Bali Nyonga, Cameroon.