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All-Star Major League Baseball Pitcher Reflects on Standout Career that Began at St. John’s
Frank Viola’s favorite baseball memory is of a game he pitched for St. John’s University during the 1981 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Northwest Regional Tournament against future New York Mets teammate Ron Darling—often dubbed the “Greatest College Baseball Game Ever Played.”

Jersey Shore Summer BBQ Celebrates St. John’s University
The sun was shining, the ocean waves were crashing, and the smell of grilled food permeated the festive atmosphere of the sixth annual St. John’s Alumni and Friends BBQ hosted by JoAnn and Kevin Reed ’75C, Retired Managing Director, Citigroup Asset Management; member of the University’s Board of Trustees; and a former member of the Board of Governors.

23rd Annual Great Lawn Summer Concert Returns Featuring the Queens Symphony Orchestra
St. John’s University’s Annual Great Lawn Summer Concert returns to the Queens campus on Thursday, August 8, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Alumni Turn Out for St. John’s Day at Belmont Stakes
A jubilant crowd of 70 alumni and friends gathered to celebrate St. John’s Day at Belmont Stakes, attending the historic Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing at the invitation of the Office of Alumni...

Second Annual Reunion Week and Alumni Gala are Celebrated at St. John’s University
A jubilant crowd of nearly 200 alumni and friends from St. John’s University gathered for an exciting evening of dancing, dining, and great music at the second annual Alumni Gala on Saturday, April 29...

Alumni Spotlight: Marc A. Zirillo ’18CPS, ’23MS
Earning my Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Master of Science degree in Cyber and Information Security from The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies at St...

University Pays Tribute to the Women of St. John’s
St. John’s University recognized the contributions of an inspirational group of alumna at the annual “Celebrating the Women of St. John’s” luncheon, an enthusiastic gathering held on March 26 at The...

Alumnus Appointed Next Bishop of Diocese of Providence
Most Rev. Richard G. Henning ’86C, ’88G, who describes himself as “a proud alumnus of St. John’s University,” assumed the role of Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, RI, in January. Bishop Henning takes full responsibility for the diocese upon the retirement of current Bishop, Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin.

Johnnies Day Is a Winning Celebration
In a festive celebration of all things St. John’s University, the inaugural observance of Johnnies Day was a resounding success.

Record-Breaking Insurance Leader of the Year Award Dinner Raises $4.2 Million
St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (GSRM), part of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, hosted its 27th annual Insurance Leader of the Year (ILOTY) Award Dinner on January 18, raising a total of $4,210,500 to fund student scholarships and support academic program initiatives