Pope Francis Remembered in Prayer at St. John’s
The St. John’s University community did what it always does at challenging times and gathered to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 in the early morning of April 21, Easter Monday. The beloved Pontiff made his last public appearance the day before on Easter Sunday.
St. John’s Athletes Welcome Area Special-Needs Students
Eager to give back to a deserving community, St. John’s University student-athletes welcomed more than 300 special-needs children from New York City schools to the Queens, NY, campus for a day of sports-based fun on April 23.
On the passing of Pope Francis
St. John’s University joins the whole Church in mourning the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the first to take the name of the 13th-century saint, served his 12-year papacy with the humility, mercy, and joy of his namesake.
Annual Business Plan Competition Showcases Student Entrepreneurship
A technology solution designed to make urban parking more efficient, an alternative to fast-food restaurants in Poland, and a lighting company that uses genetically modified bacteria to emit natural light—those were just three of the entrepreneurial ideas St. John’s University students brought to the annual James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition, held April 10 at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business.
Eco-Friendly Initiatives Enhance St. John’s Recognition of Earth Day
St. John’s University is continues its pledge to environmental stewardship ahead of Earth Day on April 22 by committing to green energy initiatives throughout its Queens, NY, campus.
Global Vincentian Community Celebrates 400th Jubilee
On April 17, the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians) celebrates a new historical milestone: the commemoration of 400 years since its foundation. In the United States, the Vincentians are the founders and sponsors of St. John’s University, De Paul University, and Niagara University.
14th Annual Leaders in Education Awards Dinner Honors Educators Who Shape the Future
More than 100 friends of St. John’s University gathered on April 10 for the 14th Annual Leaders in Education Awards Dinner, honoring alumni and faculty of The School of Education (SOE) who have each made indelible marks on the lives of countless students throughout the years.
SOAR Office Works Toward Achieving a Violence-Free World
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and St. John’s University’s SOAR (Sexual violence Outreach, Awareness, and Response) Office has mobilized to spread the word. Across...
Student Interest, Skills on Display at Annual Research Conference
St. John’s University students flexed their research muscles during the University’s annual Student Research Conference on April 9, where work from all Schools and Colleges was showcased in an event designed to inspire student creativity and research engagement.
Advertising Students Gain Valuable Insights at Workshop
Students in the M.S. in Integrated Advertising Communications and B.S. in Advertising Communications and Public Relations degree programs in The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of...