Vincentian Lecture Series Explores “The Soul of Catholic Education”
The Vincentian Center for Church and Society presented its second lecture in the 2025–26 Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Lecture Series on St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus on October 9...
$15M Gift from the Sallie Wang Revocable Trust
As a philosopher, I often react to unexpected moments by pursuing a philosophical explanation. St. Thomas Aquinas taught that God’s providence guides all things, including unforeseen events, within a...
St. John’s Hosts Statewide Business Plan Competition
Five teams of college entrepreneurs came to St. John’s University’s Manhattan, NY, campus on October 7, eager to compete for the chance to develop their ideas at a start-up incubator in India in January 2026.
Project Leader Awarded $596,101 Continuation Award | 2025-2026!
QUEENS, NY. The Department of Education Specialties in The School of Education at St. John’s University has secured another continuation award from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of...
Discussion Highlights False Confessions on International Wrongful Conviction Day
St. John’s University’s Justice Initiative Center explored several issues that drive wrongful convictions in a panel discussion that featured attorneys, exonerees, filmmakers, and researchers.
Dean of Students’ Own Immigrant Experience Positions Him Perfectly as a Face of Welcome
The journey David N. Gachigo, M.P.A. ’10G, ’25Ph.D. undertook to St. John’s University was long and circuitous, but a satisfying one that placed him exactly where he belongs.
Founder’s Week Celebration Lights Hearts on Fire at St. John’s
St. Vincent de Paul was a practical man of action. He was a master at building teams composed of the most talented people suited to his cause. His passion motivated others; he set hearts on fire.
New Chief of Public Safety Is at Home at St. John’s
A native of Hamden, CT, Dan Rhone grew up in the heart of BIG EAST Conference culture. When an opportunity emerged to direct the Department of Public Safety at St. John’s University, it was, as the longtime safety official said, a “layup” of a decision—that is, an easy choice.
Vincentian Bishop Highlights Deep Connection Between St. John’s University and St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul had a “dual vision” of eyes and heart. He created and organized support networks to care for those in need materially, physically, and spiritually.
Honoring Exemplars Who Set Hearts on Fire at Annual Vincentian Convocation
At St. John’s University’s Vincentian Convocation on September 25, individuals and organizations were honored who echo, in word and deed, this year’s Founder’s Week theme: “Be Vincentian: Set Your Heart on Fire.”