St. John’s University President Engages with Students at Vincentian Chair Lecture and Luncheon
This year’s Vincentian Chair of Social Justice lecture series was launched by St. John’s University President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., with a talk, “Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the University: God, Philosophy, and Catholic Universities.”
Inside the Defense and Advocacy Clinic’s Life-Changing Work
Sitting across from the Assistant District Attorney prosecuting the case against their client, Ramona*, St. John’s Law Defense and Advocacy Clinic students Nathalie Amazan ’26 and Cassie Khan ’26...
Fall Activities Fair Showcases More than 180 Student Organizations
Students from St. John’s University’s undergraduate Schools and Colleges gathered on the Great Lawn of the Queens, NY, campus on September 8 for the annual Fall Activities Fair, where representatives from more than 180 student organizations shared their work and mission with those interested in getting involved.
Mattone Center for Law and Religion Welcomes 2025–2026 Student Fellows
Each year, the Denise ’90 and Michael ’91 Mattone Center for Law and Religion selects student fellows who contribute to the Center’s mission of providing an unrivaled forum for exploring law and...
St. John’s Welcomes Students to First Day of Classes
The aura of first-day-of-school optimism was in the air on September 3 as St. John’s University welcomed students on the opening day of classes with a celebration at the D’Angelo Center (DAC) plaza meant to inspire learning and showcase student resources.
New Academic Year Celebrated by Honoring and Welcoming Faculty
On the eve of each new academic year—before the bustle that naturally comes with new and returning students—St. John’s University always takes a moment to pause and reflect on the critical contributions made by its faculty, honoring their service and welcoming its newest members.
Annual Move-In Weekend Celebrates the Next Generation of Johnnies
Carrying boxes, carts, and an abundance of enthusiasm, 2,627 resident students moved into St. John’s University’s Residence Village over Labor Day weekend.
New School of Education Graduate Students Bring Enthusiasm to Orientation
The School of Education welcomed an excited group of incoming graduate students at an orientation meet and greet on August 27. The feedback and energy were incredibly positive. Students were excited...
Watson Fellowship Opens Global Doors for St. John’s Sophomore
Branson Bailey, a sophomore studying Legal Studies, was recently honored with the prestigious Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship—a three-year, international internship program funded by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation.
Special Events Welcome St. John’s Students to Campus
St. John’s University is celebrating the beginning of the 2025–26 academic year by offering events designed to welcome new and returning students to the Queens, NY, campus.