Vincentian Values Celebrated at St. John’s Commencement Exercises
St. John’s University conferred more than 2,200 undergraduate degrees at its Staten Island and Queens, NY, campuses, on May 20 and 21, as leaders from business and the Church congratulated students during Commencement Exercises marking the institution’s 147th academic year.
Distinguished Speakers Address Graduates at St. John’s Commencement Exercises
As the University concludes its 147th academic year, leaders representing the Church, business, law, and higher education addressed graduating students this spring as featured speakers at the St. John’s undergraduate and graduate Commencement Exercises.
St. John’s Programs Earn National Rankings
Recognized once again for the quality of its academic programs, St. John’s has earned a spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of top graduate programs, with the School of Law and The School of Education receiving high marks from the publication.
Long Island Graduate Center to Open in Hauppauge, NY
In an effort to maintain a strong educational presence on Long Island, St. John’s University has leased 11,000 square feet of space for its new Long Island Graduate Center in Hauppauge, NY. The Suffolk County site replaces St. John’s former Oakdale campus.
St. John’s Recognized for Clinically Based Teacher Education
A new St. John’s University teacher-preparation initiative that bridges the gap between course and field work is one of the top-four clinically based undergraduate programs in the nation, according to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
St. John’s Adds Five New Programs for Fall 2017
St. John’s University is offering five new academic programs this fall that are designed to prepare students for a constantly evolving job market.
47th Annual Northeastern Educational Research Association Symposia
Marcella Mandracchia, Ed.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. James Reed Campbell, Ph.D., Professor of Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership, chaired symposia at the 47th Annual Northeastern Educational Research Association in Trumball, CT this past October 2016. The participants were all former doctoral students of the Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership.
Three SJU Undergrads Receive Prestigious Gilman Scholarship
“Being exposed to different ways of life— and different outlooks on life— is very important to anyone’s development,” observed Cammi Roberts ’18Ed while discussing her Study Abroad experience.
The 2017 Maureen A. Hartigan Forum and Networking Reception
The Maureen A. Hartigan Forum is an annual event for student teachers which provides them with an opportunity to network with alumni and prepare for future job interviews. The Hartigan Forum was created as a result of a scholarship dedicated to the memory of Maureen A. Hartigan ’55Ed, who was the former president of The School of Education Alumni Association and an alumna committed to her alma mater. The 2017 Maureen A. Hartigan Scholarship recipient are Amanda Leigh Cohen ’19Ed and Kecia Robinson ‘18Ed.
The School of Education Master’s Program Ranks in Top 10 in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
According to a nationwide study, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in Education at St. John’s ranks eighth among the top graduate programs in the field.