Redesigned Public Safety Guard Station at Gate 1 Blessed
A redesign of St. John’s University’s Department of Public Safety guard station at Gate 1, completed in March, received its official blessing on April 28 when representatives of the department joined the Rev. Richard Rock, C.M., in a dedication ceremony that honored all Public Safety officers for their service to the University.
St. John’s Law Education Sets Leigh Pisane Cortez ‘00 Apart
Leigh Pisane Cortez knows what makes St. John’s Law unique. That unique education has provided her with a multitude of career opportunities, including her current role as an associate in Dechert’s...
Thought Leader Discusses AI Issues at Newly Launched Philosophy of Science Lecture Series
The intersection of technology and ethics provided the foundation of discussion at the first-ever Arthur F. and Barbara Gianelli Lecture in the Philosophy of Science at St. John’s University on April 24.
Thought Leader in ‘Skynomics’ Shares Skyscraper Knowledge at Spring 2025 Henry George Lecture
An urban and real estate economics expert discussed the global growth of skyscraper architecture and the future of tall-building construction at St. John’s University’s semiannual Henry George Lecture Series, hosted by The Peter J. Tobin College of Business on April 14.
Employees Honored for Dedication to University’s Core Values
St. John’s University recently honored 34 VIPs —that is, Values and Inclusion Program (VIP) award recipients—at a reception held on April 16 in the Writing Center on the Queens , NY, campus. The...
Tiffany Rolfe honored as the third “Ad Legend” in CCPS Series at the Advertising Club of New York
Tiffany Rolfe, Chair and Global Chief Creative Officer at R/GA, was honored as the third inductee in The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies (CCPS)’s “Ad Legend Series,” a...
Barbecue Competition Spices Up St. John’s Campus
The sweet smell of barbecue wafted through the air along St. John’s University’s Residential Village Path on April 22 as chefs from six area universities competed to be called Chartwells’ Blazing BBQ Brawl champion.
Pope Francis Remembered in Prayer at St. John’s
The St. John’s University community did what it always does at challenging times and gathered to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 in the early morning of April 21, Easter Monday. The beloved Pontiff made his last public appearance the day before on Easter Sunday.
St. John’s Athletes Welcome Area Special-Needs Students
Eager to give back to a deserving community, St. John’s University student-athletes welcomed more than 300 special-needs children from New York City schools to the Queens, NY, campus for a day of sports-based fun on April 23.
On the passing of Pope Francis
St. John’s University joins the whole Church in mourning the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the first to take the name of the 13th-century saint, served his 12-year papacy with the humility, mercy, and joy of his namesake.