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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.

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...