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SOE Alumnus Honored by SAANYS
John Trotta ’26Ed.D., Assistant Principal at Polk Street Elementary School in the Franklin Square, NY, School District, was recently named 2026 New York State Elementary School Assistant Principal of...
The School of Education Celebrates Catholic Schools Week with Special Gift to Our Lady of Victory School
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, The School of Education at St. John’s University donated 14 digital microscopes to Our Lady of Victory School in Mount Vernon, NY. Robert DiNardo, Director of...

St. John’s Recognizes Eight for Their Commitment to MLK’s Vision
St. John’s University celebrated the legacy of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 29 at an evening event sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) designed to begin the University’s recognition of Black History Month across the Queens, NY, campus.

St. John’s Online Programs Noted in U.S. News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, recently released the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, the most in-depth evaluation of U.S.-based, degree-granting programs...

A Portrait of Perseverance: 82-Year-Old Completes His College Dream
At 82, Kenneth Horstman ’25TCB, returned to St. John’s University to complete the bachelor’s degree he first began more than 60 years ago—an academic journey paused by the demands of supporting a...

St. John’s Student Lands Sought-After World Cup Administrative Position
One soon-to-be graduate of St. John’s University will find himself at the center stage of the world’s largest sporting event when the FIFA World Cup 2026™ begins in North America in June. Kevin Messam...

Survivors of Seton Hall Residence Hall Fire Bring Message of Prevention to St. John’s
Two survivors of a tragic residence hall fire at Seton Hall University more than a quarter-century ago brought a message of preparedness and prevention to St. John’s University on January 20. Alvaro...

Every Johnnie’s Story Can Light the Way for a Future Johnnie
At St. John’s University, every Johnnie’s story has the power to guide someone else’s path. That’s the idea behind our new initiative connecting alumni with current and incoming students in curated...

Prepared to Care: How Anya Jiminez Found Her Calling in St. John’s Nursing Program
In 2024, St. John’s University ushered in a brand-new era for health sciences education when the state-of-the-art St. Vincent Health Sciences Center opened, housing the Department of Nursing and other...

Q&A with School of Education Alumna Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Ed.D. ’77ED, ’79M.S.Ed.
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Ed.D. ’77ED, ’79M.S.Ed., recently accepted a new role as President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Prior to this, Dr. Rosa-Lugo has been an active...