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...
Black Alumni Association’s Virtual Brunch Raises Funds for International Students and Frontline Workers
Embracing the Vincentian spirit that is woven throughout the fabric of St. John’s University, the Black Alumni Association (BAA) recently hosted the BAA Virtual Brunch for a Cause, raising funds for...
Sociology/Anthropology Alumna Receives Lambda Alpha Scholarship
Hannah Sweatman ‘20C has been awarded an XLV Senior Scholarship second place award for outstanding academic achievement from the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society. As a junior at St...
St. John’s University Celebrates Class of 2020 with Virtual Recognition Ceremonies
A resilient and hopeful spirit permeated the Virtual Recognition Ceremonies held online by St. John’s University to celebrate the Class of 2020. While not meant to replace the Commencement ceremonies...
Alumnus’s Star-Power DJ Skills Fuel St. John’s Events
While organizing St. John’s Instagram Live Commencement Celebration to honor the Class of 2020, planners knew exactly which entertainer they would ask to run the May 31 virtual event: DJ Zeke, also...
Through Remote Events, Alumni Remain Connected
As the world continues to adjust to the “new normal,” each week more than 300 proud St. John’s University alumni bond together virtually through a wide range of free remote events sponsored by the...
In Memoriam-Richard F. Chapdelaine, ‘84HON-Vincentian Commitment and Character for Life
The entire St. John’s University community mourns the loss of Richard “Chappy” Chapdelaine, and will always treasure his generous commitment to the vision and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
St. John’s Alumni and Students Collaborate on Hit Show
St. John’s University’s vast alumni network is most prevalent in New York City. Often called the media capital of the world, Manhattan is home to a large number of alumni working in television, film...
Close to Home: Alumnus Leads Fight Against COVID-19 as Head of NUMC
When he entered St. John’s University as a first-year student, Anthony Boutin, M.D. ’87C took the first step in a long journey to become a physician. Today, his life’s path finds him on the front...
From a Distance, Two Educators Connect with Their Students
When elementary school and high school buildings across New York State were closed due to COVID-19 in early March, teachers, students, and parents all had to adjust to an entirely new style of...