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![Mary Carole Schafenberg and Fr. Shanley at the 2022 Alumni Convocation](/sites/default/files/styles/360x240/public/2024-06/mary_carole_schafenberg_960x640.jpg?itok=4S3jC3WX)
Double Alumna Creates First Endowed Professorship in The School of Education
When the new Nursing Bachelor of Science degree was established at St. John’s, retired educator Mary Carole Schafenberg ’70Ed, ’80PD endowed a scholarship in her mother’s name. This year, she endowed the first professorship in The School of Education (SOE) for Special Education and Autism Education, a cause that is very dear to her.
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St. John’s Conference Highlights Impact of Climate Change on Insurance Industry
Potential solutions to the insurance industry crisis imposed by climate change brought executives, economists, thought leaders, and government policymakers to St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science on June 10 for a daylong conference aimed at helping the industry navigate new risks and vulnerabilities.
![Red border around collage of Sanjana Abraham, Madison King and Vasillia Plakas from Class of 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/360x240/public/2024-06/cphs_class_of_2024_story4.jpg?itok=hheTKynE)
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Graduates Reflect on St. John’s as They Prepare to Enter the Workforce
More than 360 students graduated from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) this year. These individuals conquered academic challenges and have also nurtured a broad range of interests and passions, paving diverse paths for themselves. While each is unique, they all possess the requisite skills and fortitude to excel in a dynamic world. Here are thoughts from some students graduating in 2024.
![St. John's Law alumnus Seth Goldstein wearing a red graduation gown with black detailing and a black tam.](/sites/default/files/styles/360x240/public/2024-06/s_goldstein_960x640.png?itok=RCl9yN8t)
New York’s Pro Bono Scholars Program Gives Seth Goldstein ‘24 a Head Start
Reviewing the federal district court’s written decision, Seth Goldstein got to the final footnote and smiled as he read: The Court thanks counsel for the exceptional vigor, skill, and professionalism...
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Ozanam Scholars Embrace Faith and Service in Costa Rica Mission
For 27 first-year students at St. John’s University, a 10-day community service immersion in Costa Rica was an ideal way to live out their commitment to the Ozanam Scholars program.
The School of Education Holds Graduate-Level Commencement
Graduate-Level Commencement Exercises for The School of Education (TSOE) at St. John’s University were held on Friday, May 17, in Carnesecca Arena on the Queens , NY, campus. “We have remarkable...
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St. John’s Hosts High School Democracy Roundtable
Eager to engage the next generation of voters in the democratic process, St. John’s University hosted a forum for area high school students on May 4 in St. Augustine Hall, home of The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies.
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St. John’s Expands Great Lawn Summer Concerts
Inspired by the popularity of its annual Great Lawn Summer Concert, St. John’s University will host two additional public performances on the Queens, NY, campus.
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Employee Convocation Honors St. John’s Faculty, Administrators, and Staff
Days after celebrating its most recent graduating class, St. John’s University paused to acknowledge the contributions of its longtime employees.
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Honoring Excellence: Faculty Researcher Wins 2024 AAISCR Young Investigator Award in Cancer Research Category
A faculty member in St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was honored with the prestigious Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (AAISCR) for his work to find a cure for neuroblastoma, a devastating cancer that targets very young children.