Center for Law and Religion Announces New Student Fellows
With the start of the new academic year, the Center for Law and Religion has named its new student fellows for 2014-2015. They are John Boersma ‘15 and Stephanie Cipolla ’16.
Hundreds Attend Professor Mark L. Movsesian’s Talk on Mideast Christians at the Lanier Theological Library
Earlier this month, Mark L. Movsesian, the Frederick A. Whitney Professor of Contract Law and director of the Center for Law and Religion at St. John's Law, gave a talk on Religious Freedom for Mideast Christians: Yesterday and Today before a standing-room-only audience at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston, TX.
The New York Times "Schools for Tomorrow" Conference
As higher education struggles with declining enrollments and affordability issues with the traditional college student market in the U.S., what role can international students play in the big picture in keeping our institutions alive and thriving?
SJU President Welcomes Visiting Fulbrights to University's Intensive English Program
The Fulbright recipients are here for three weeks to strengthen their English-language skills and knowledge of US culture through The Language Connection (TLC) at St. John’s.
Meng Xu ‘16 Awarded New York Intellectual Property Law Association’s Hon. Giles S. Rich Diversity Scholarship
Meng Xu ‘16 came to St. John’s knowing that she wanted to pursue a career in intellectual property law. By the end of her first year, she had earned a strong academic record, including membership on the St. John’s Law Review. Adding to Meng’s impressive achievements, this month, Dean Michael A. Simons awarded her the New York Intellectual Property Law Association’s (NYIPLA) Hon. Giles S. Rich Diversity Scholarship.
Pope Francis Opens St. John’s Conference on International Religious Freedom
Religious freedom is a “fundamental right of man, reflecting his highest dignity” and “an indispensible condition for fully realizing human potential.”
Government and Politics Major Earns Coveted Watson Fellowship
Arizona-native Trevor Farland ’17C traveled more than 2,200 miles to attend St. John’s University. Now, through the highly selective Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship he has been awarded, Farland will work as an intern at influential global organizations in New York and the Middle East.
St. John’s Law Presents Joint Colloquium in Law and Religion
This semester, the Center for Law and Religion teamed with Villanova Law School to host the first “Joint Colloquium in Law and Religion.”
There and Back Again: Juan Capdet ’02CPS, ’04MBA Excels in the Entertainment Industry
From the sun-kissed streets of Los Angeles to the harsh winters of New York City, St. John’s alumnus Juan Capdet ’02CPS, ’04MBA is accustomed to both coasts. And although he currently lives nearly 3,000 miles away from the University he loves, he’s remained an active member of the SJU community.
Kaitlin Fleur Nares '13 Seeks Justice for Man Exonerated in Central Park Jogger Case
Kaitlin Fleur Nares '13 talks about her work representing Korey Wise — one of five young men exonerated in the high-profile Central Park Jogger case — in his longstanding civil suit against New York City.