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International Student Pursues Biomedical Dreams at St. John’s
Biomedical Sciences major, Juan Pablo Vargas Rodriguez, a native of Trieste, Italy, came to St. John’s University because of its proximity to New York City and a desire to continue an education...

Annual Residence Village Move-Out Offers St. John’s Students a Chance to Give Back
Demonstrating its continuing commitment to environmental stewardship and to the area’s needy, the St. John’s University community packed and distributed more than four metric tons of nonperishable...

At 156th Commencement, St. John’s Graduates Are Called to Purpose, Service, and Resilience
Commencement signifies the closing of one chapter while simultaneously beginning another. St. John’s University held its 156th annual Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercise on May 17 during a...

Planting Seeds of Faith: How St. John’s Led Amanda Reese to Mercy Ecology
During a Vincentian Service Immersion (Plunge) trip to the Mercy Ecospirituality Center Amanda Reese ’25TCB planted some onion seeds. Months later, as an employee of the Center, she harvested them...

Vincentian Lecture Highlights Health Care and Human Dignity
“Health care is a human right.” That was the core message Sister Teresa Maya, CCVI, Ph.D., delivered during her lecture, “Health Equity and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition,” held on April 13 on St...

With a Head Start Pro Bono Scholar Yuxi (Sam) Chen ’26 Begins Her Legal Career
As Sam Chen sees it, being a lawyer isn’t just about providing legal solutions. Immigrating from China with her family and adapting to life in the United States made her aware early on that the law...

St. John’s Law Celebrates the Class of 2026 at its Centennial Commencement
For 100 years, St. John’s Law has opened doors to excellence, prominence, and impact for students whose lived experiences reflect the rich fabric of New York City and the surrounding cities, states...

St. John’s Sport Management Program Opens Doors to Careers in the Sports Industry
From internships with leading organizations to mentorship from industry professionals, the Sport Management program in The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies at St. John...
St. John’s University Tobin College of Business Honors Faculty and Staff Excellence
QUEENS, NY — May 4, 2026 — The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University celebrated excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and service during its annual end-of-year gathering...

Alumni Gala Brings Generations of Johnnies Together
St. John’s University’s annual Alumni Gala provides a unique opportunity for graduates who span the generations to celebrate the one thing they all share—a deep and enduring connection to alma mater...