Alumnus Appointed Next Archbishop-elect of Boston
Pope Francis has named Most Rev. Richard G. Henning ’86C, ’88G as the 10th bishop and seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston, MA. Archbishop-elect Henning is currently the bishop of the Diocese of Providence.
St. John’s Secures Grant to Enhance STEM Outcomes for Underrepresented Minorities
St. John’s University has been awarded a $350,000 grant to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) outcomes among underrepresented minorities as part of a seven-school initiative designed to address barriers faced by minorities interested in those fields.
Graduating Seniors Reflect on College Experience Marked by Pandemic
In Fall 2020, amid the pandemic, St. John’s University welcomed a new class of Johnnies—more than 2,000 first-year students whose college experience would be unlike any class before them. Their perseverance amid adversity showcased their determination and ability to overcome obstacles with resilience. We caught up with some of them as they reminisced about their distinct college journey and the wisdom they gained over the past four years.
St. John’s Students Win Big at Annual Psychology Conference
An impressive 16 out of 16 psychology students in St. John’s University’s Collaborative Health Integration Research Program (CHIRP) had their poster submissions accepted at the Eastern Psychological Association’s (EPA) annual conference, with seven of those papers receiving awards.
Diverse Faiths Focus on Shared Humanity at Interfaith Dialogue
The convergence of the Christian season of Lent and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, coupled with the coming Jewish celebration of Passover, was the ideal inspiration for discussing interfaith values at St. John’s University.
St. John’s Professor Awarded Prestigious Grant to Study South Asian Enclaves in Queens
Shahla Hussain, Ph.D., Associate Professor, History, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was recently awarded a prestigious Presidential Grant by the Russell Sage Foundation (RSF), co-funded with the Carnegie Corporation of New York, that will allow her to create an oral history project about the South Asian immigrant community in Queens, NY.
Pilgrimage to Rome Helps Catholic Scholars Grow in Faith
A recent pilgrimage to the seat of the Roman Catholic faith brought members of St. John’s University’s Catholic Scholars program closer to God and each other. Six Catholic Scholars—four from the...
Physics Minor Earns First-Place Poster Award at National Conference
A St. John’s University student who minors in Physics recently won a top prize at a poster competition held during the 2023 National Society of Black Physicists Conference at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN.
Alumnus’ Endowment to Support Chemistry Instrument Acquisitions
A new endowment established in memory of James G. Connery ’67Ph.D. will enable current and future generations of St. John’s University students to have the most up-to-date research equipment available for their chemistry and biochemistry research.
New Student Convocation Offers Inspiring Message to Incoming Students
The convocation is a symbolic rite of passage for incoming first-year and transfer students that heralds their entrance into college life with an enthusiastic welcome reminiscent of their eventual Commencement in four years.