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The School of Education Celebrates the Achievements of its Italian American Community Members
Joanne Persico ’93MBA, ’09PD Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, was recently inducted into the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, August 14, during the 59th Biennial National Convention held at the Grand Cypress Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL.

An Equation for Hope: Longtime St. John’s Administrator Must Find a Kidney Donor
Christine M. Goodwin '96C, '98G, '07PD, '21Ed.D., is not one to leave things to chance. At 51, she has built a career as Assistant Provost for Institutional Research in St. John’s University’s Office of Institutional Research.

From the Streets to the Sidelines: Rev. Richard Rock’s Lifelong Commitment to Vincentian Service
For more than three decades, Rev. Richard Rock, C.M., devoted his life to walking alongside society’s most vulnerable—from homeless teens on the streets of New York City to families in underserved Philadelphia neighborhoods.

St. John’s Cited in The Princeton Review 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
St. John’s University is on several lists published by The Princeton Review®, which recently reported its 2026 Best Colleges rankings based directly on student feedback.

Welcome from James D. Wolfinger, Ph.D. | Dean, School of Education
Dear School of Education Students: I hope you all enjoyed a rejuvenating summer break! As we embark on the Fall 2025 semester, I am truly excited to welcome you to our dynamic community. To our...

Changes Made to Bus Routes that Service St. John’s
St. John’s University students who travel to the Queens , NY, campus by bus will notice some changes to their traditional routes when Fall semester classes begin September 3. As part of the...

Law Matters: A Conversation With Professor Elaine Chiu
In this installment of Law Matters, Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum speaks with Professor Elaine Chiu about Professor Chiu’s work at the intersection of criminal law, cultural identity, and systemic reform...

St. John’s Again Recognized for Transfer Student Friendliness
St. John’s University is again recognized for its commitment to transfer students.

Born to Be a Vincentian: Rev. Michael J. Cummins, C.M.
Rev. Michael J. Cummins, C.M., M.Div., Th.M., was immersed in the Vincentian charism while growing up with his six siblings in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. “Germantown was the...

From the Lone Star State to the Big Apple: Summer Public Interest Fellows Advance Justice
Walking into a Texas courthouse as an intern with the Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County, Inc. (DRC-MC), Megan P. Denman '27 expected to spend the day observing mediators and taking notes...