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As a philosopher, I often react to unexpected moments by pursuing a philosophical explanation. St. Thomas Aquinas taught that God’s providence guides all things, including unforeseen events, within a...
Dean of Students’ Own Immigrant Experience Positions Him Perfectly as a Face of Welcome
The journey David N. Gachigo, M.P.A. ’10G, ’25Ph.D. undertook to St. John’s University was long and circuitous, but a satisfying one that placed him exactly where he belongs.
Alumna Credits The School of Education with ‘Opening Doors’ to Opportunities
Alison Matthews ’22Ed.D., has been a business teacher in the Harborfields Central School District since 2001 and is now the Work-Based Learning Coordinator/Business Department Coordinator at...
St. John’s Alumna Begins New Administrative Role
The Uniondale School District recently welcomed Rhonda Latty ’13GEd, ’20Ed.D. as the new Director of English Language Arts. “ The School of Education has been instrumental in shaping my growth as an...
The School of Education Celebrates the Achievements of its Italian American Community Members
Joanne Persico ’93MBA, ’09PD Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, was recently inducted into the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, August 14, during the 59th Biennial National Convention held at the Grand Cypress Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL.
St. John’s Alumni Lead Jones Beach Clean-Up Effort
More than 60 St. John’s University volunteers gathered on Sunday, August 10 to help sustain an iconic New York State beachfront, implementing the late Pope Francis’ call to safeguard the environment.
Alumni Share Bond of Heroism, Sacrifice, and Service
Since his discharge from the United States Marine Corps, Sgt. Gabriel Vazquez ’18CPS has become a passionate advocate for his fellow veterans, thousands of whom suffer from debilitating physical injuries and emotional scars resulting from their dedicated service to this country.
St. John’s Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Great Lawn Summer Concert
St. John’s University celebrated a quarter-century of music under the stars on Wednesday, August 6, when the Queens, NY, campus hosted the annual Great Lawn Summer Concert.
“What’s in a Name?” Sullivan Hall Honors First Lay Board Chair of St. John’s
By the late 1980s, St. John’s University recognized the need for a dedicated facility to house its burgeoning education programs. Construction on Sullivan Hall on the Queens, NY, campus commenced in February 1988, with a cornerstone and dedication ceremony held on August 12, 1989.
Dean Delgado Hosts Alumni Reception
Teresa Delgado, Ph.D., Dean, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Professor, Theology and Religious Studies, opened her Westchester, NY, home to students, alumni, and faculty for an intimate reception to celebrate the conclusion of the 2024–25 academic year.