St. John’s Breaks Ground on New Basketball Facility and Recreational Upgrades
Construction will soon begin on a new basketball practice facility on St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus that serves as the first step in the renovation and modernization of student recreational resources.
From the Streets to the Sidelines: Rev. Richard Rock’s Lifelong Commitment to Vincentian Service
For more than three decades, Rev. Richard Rock, C.M., devoted his life to walking alongside society’s most vulnerable—from homeless teens on the streets of New York City to families in underserved Philadelphia neighborhoods.
BIG EAST Conference Names St. John’s President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Chair of Board of Directors
St. John’s University President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., has been named the Chair of the BIG EAST Conference Board of Directors. He begins his two-year appointment on June 30, 2025.
St. John’s Athletes Welcome Area Special-Needs Students
Eager to give back to a deserving community, St. John’s University student-athletes welcomed more than 300 special-needs children from New York City schools to the Queens, NY, campus for a day of sports-based fun on April 23.
Students Celebrate Red Storm Win at Spirited Watch Party
Red Storm spirit percolated throughout the Sodano Coffee House in the D’Angelo Center on March 20 as St. John’s University students joined to watch the Red Storm defeat Omaha, 83–53, in the opening round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament.
The Man Behind the Mascot: Rob Benigno’s Journey from Student to Coach
In the world of college sports, few roles are as unique and energetic as that of a team mascot.
Fans Salute Red Storm as They Head to NCAA Tournament Opener
Brimming with championship enthusiasm, St. John’s University saluted the Red Storm Men’s Basketball team, winners of the BIG EAST Conference, as it departed for Providence, RI, and the opening rounds of the National Collegiate Athletic Conference (NCAA) Tournament.
MTA Celebrates Red Storm’s Historic Season Ahead of BIG EAST Tournament
St. John’s University brought Red Storm spirit into Manhattan, NY, on Tuesday, March 11, in an event designed to celebrate the Men’s Basketball team’s historic season, while encouraging fans to use mass transit to attend BIG EAST Conference Tournament games at Madison Square Garden (MSG).
New Scholarship Recognizes Behind-the-Scenes Contributors in Athletics, Honoring the Legacy of Howie Schwab ’82SVC
Even though she was just an infant when ESPN’s Stump the Schwab last aired, first-year student Justine Shaw is familiar with the iconic Howie Schwab ’82SVC, star of the popular game show. Nearly a...
St. John’s Pays Final Farewell to Legendary Basketball Coach Lou Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON
The St. John’s University community gathered one final time to say farewell to legendary Men’s Basketball Coach Luigi “Lou” P. Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON.