President’s Dinner Raises $4 Million
St. John’s University’s 28th Annual President’s Dinner raised a record-tying $4 million in student scholarship aid—but that is not the entire story. According to Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President...
Examples to Imitate: St. John’s Recognizes Alumni Who Embody its Core Values at Convocation
Capping a festive day that included St. John’s StormFest celebration, the University honored a select group of its best and brightest graduates during the annual Alumni Convocation.
The Soul of Catholic Education: Lecture Calls to Integrate Faith, Reason, and Service
Dr. King was the second speaker in the 2025–26 Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Lecture Series. His lecture, “The Soul of Catholic Education,” continued the series theme, “The Catholic Intellectual Tradition,” and was held on October 9 in the D’Angelo Center on St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus.
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.
Founder’s Week Celebration Lights Hearts on Fire at St. John’s
St. Vincent de Paul was a practical man of action. He was a master at building teams composed of the most talented people suited to his cause. His passion motivated others; he set hearts on fire.
Vincentian Bishop Highlights Deep Connection Between St. John’s University and St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul had a “dual vision” of eyes and heart. He created and organized support networks to care for those in need materially, physically, and spiritually.
Honoring Exemplars Who Set Hearts on Fire at Annual Vincentian Convocation
At St. John’s University’s Vincentian Convocation on September 25, individuals and organizations were honored who echo, in word and deed, this year’s Founder’s Week theme: “Be Vincentian: Set Your Heart on Fire.”
St. John’s to Celebrate Mission and Service During Founder’s Week
St. John’s University will pay tribute to the enduring legacy of St. Vincent de Paul and his life of service to the disadvantaged with eight days of mission-focused events during Founder’s Week, from Monday, September 22, to Monday, September 29.
Meet Terryl L. Brown, Esq., New Mission-Focused General Counsel at St. John’s
In her well-appointed, third-floor Newman Hall office on St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus, Terryl L. Brown, Esq., is surrounded by mementos of a distinguished professional legal career marked by extensive leadership and management experience in the public and private sectors, city and state government, and higher education.
New Academic Year Celebrated by Honoring and Welcoming Faculty
On the eve of each new academic year—before the bustle that naturally comes with new and returning students—St. John’s University always takes a moment to pause and reflect on the critical contributions made by its faculty, honoring their service and welcoming its newest members.