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Documentary Film by St. John’s Adjunct Professor Wins Emmy

Since the Arab Spring in 2011, a migrant crisis erupted as natives of war-torn countries in the Middle East sought refuge and a better life in Western Europe. Two of those harrowing stories are highlighted in the HBO documentary film, It Will Be Chaos, codirected and coproduced by Filippo Piscopo, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Television and Film, with his wife, Lorena Luciano, both of whom are natives of Italy.

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St. John’s University eSports Overwatch Team Wins ROGxMETA Jersey Design Competition

St. John's University invests in several innovative technologies focused on academic and extracurricular programs—the St. John's University eSports program and the Video Game Development program in the College of Professional Studies (CPS) are the cornerstone. To date, almost 400 St. John's University students have participated, and St. John’s University eSports looks forward to welcoming new students to their ranks.

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St. John’s Alumni in Law Enforcement

St. John’s alumni often point to the University’s Catholic and Vincentian mission of helping others as the inspiration for launching careers that serve the common good. This trio of Johnnies serves as a small sample of the countless generations of graduates who devote their lives to public service and uphold that time-honored pledge every day through their work in law enforcement.

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1969: One Giant Year for the Ages

A half century ago, a series of monumental events took place over the course of one calendar year that would change the world and leave an indelible mark on history as one of the most culturally defining years to date. In this four-part series, we take a look back at life in 1969, as well as the people, places, and events of that year and their impact on society and the St. John’s community.