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St. John’s Works to Meet Need for More STEM Teachers
St. John’s University is striving to fill a critical, national need for teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K–12 public schools with a $1.2 million grant it...

James D. Wolfinger, Ph.D., Named New Dean of The School of Education
After a comprehensive national search and with the support of Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President, St. John’s University announces the appointment of James D. Wolfinger, Ph.D., as the new Dean of...

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...

Class of 2025 Receives Enthusiastic Welcome at New Student Convocation
The St. John’s University community welcomed new students and faculty to a campus bustling with in-person activity and a sense of gratitude that everyone can finally congregate together. The annual...

St. John’s Welcomes Students Back Safely During Move-in Week
More than 2,300 first-year, transfer, international and returning students arrived at St. John’s University for a rousing Move-in Week that prioritized student safety and emphasized a welcome return...

Speech-Language Pathology Major Wants to Serve
When considering her options for college, Staten Island, NY, native Ariana Renna wanted to stay close to the community she loved and to explore, in a meaningful way, her deep-rooted Catholic faith. St...

St. John’s University Holds In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Classes of 2020 and 2021
St. John’s University kept its promise to the Classes of 2020 and 2021 by hosting in-person Commencement ceremonies during the week of July 12 on the Queens, NY, campus. Each ceremony was a microcosm...

St. John’s University Celebrates Virtual Commencement Ceremonies
During the week of May 17–23, all of the Schools and Colleges at St. John’s University, with the exception of the School of Law, held Virtual Commencement and Degree Conferral Ceremonies honoring the...

St. John’s Graduate Programs Ranked among Nation’s Best
Recognized once again for the quality of its academic programs, St. John’s University has earned multiple spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of top graduate programs, which...

Academic Programs Further Diversify Students’ Options
St. John’s University is introducing a host of new academic programs for 2021 that are geared to ensure students acquire the cutting-edge skills they need to embrace their futures. “Student success is...