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.
In Memoriam: Lou Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON
St. John’s University mourns the passing of Luigi “Lou” P. Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, November 30. Coach Carnesecca was 99 years old and just five weeks shy of his 100th birthday.
Sunday Supper Honoring HOF Coach Lou Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON Tips Off Basketball Season
Sunday Supper with Looie, a premier fundraising event at Russo’s on the Bay in Queens, NY, on Sunday, September 29, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The late September fundraiser is just over 100 days in advance of Coach Carnesecca’s 100th birthday.
Governor Kathy Hochul Visits St. John’s University
On Wednesday, August 14, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul visited St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus for a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-opened St. Vincent Health Sciences Center. The new $106-million, 70,000-square-foot academic building is a state-of-the-art facility for existing and future health sciences programs. The building opens for classes on Wednesday, September 4.
St. John’s University Awarded $3M HECap Grant to Support New Basketball Practice Facility
St. John’s University has been awarded a $3 million New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grant (HECap) that will be used to help finance the construction of a new state-of-the-art basketball practice facility adjacent to Gate 4 (175th Street and Union Turnpike) on the Queens, NY, campus.
Community Event Celebrates Ties between Archbishop Molloy High School and St. John’s University
Current students and alumni from Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood, NY, and St. John’s University gathered together along with their families on Sunday, April 21, at the University’s Queens, NY, campus for a day of networking, barbecue, and baseball. The event allowed current Molloy students to experience the spirit of St. John’s and learn more about the academic ties between the two schools.