St. John’s University Celebrates Investiture of 18th President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Ph.D.
On a day that began with teeming rain—but ended with bright sunlight and a warm breeze— Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Ph.D., President of St. John’s University, was formally installed in his new role...
Annual Vincentian Convocation Honors Those Working for Justice
St. John’s University celebrated its first Vincentian Convocation in two years by honoring people and organizations that embodied this year’s Founder’s Week theme: “Be Vincentian, Work for Justice.”...
McCallen Society Members Celebrated for University Commitment
For the first time in more than 18 months, more than 100 members of The McCallen Society joyfully reunited in person on the Queens, NY, campus for the Annual Recognition Mass and Luncheon, held on...
A Father’s Son: Matthew Atewe ’24 Takes His Dreams to a New Home Court
When a recurring knee injury ended Matthew Atewe’s dream of playing professional basketball, the first call he made was to his father back home in Toronto. “Think and pray tonight,” his dad told him....
Student-Powered Exhibit Marks Link between Civil Rights and 1964 World’s Fair
The qualities of collaboration, dedication, and passion for social justice are among the pillars of an education at St. John’s University. These values are exemplified by a graduate student and a...
Students Raise Funds and 9/11 Awareness through Symbolic Stair Climb
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, members of Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Pi participated in a symbolic...
Risk Management Students Honored for Excellence in Classroom, Workplace, and Community
Two students enrolled in the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (GSRM) at St. John’s University were recently announced as this year’s winners of Insurance...
Government and Politics Department Discussion Explores Human Rights
The Department of Government and Politics in St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Reaching Independence through Social Engagement (RI-SE)...
Activities Fair Welcomes Students Back to the World of Extracurriculars
From an upcoming electric bike rental initiative by Student Government, Inc. (SGI) on campus, to open mic nights at WSJU Radio, St. John’s University’s fall activities calendar is geared toward making...
Blessing Marks the Return of Education Faculty to Campus
A special blessing ceremony was recently held for The School of Education community at St. John’s University as faculty gathered in person on the Queens, NY, campus for the first time since the COVID...