St. John’s Again Recognized for Transfer Student Friendliness
St. John’s University is again recognized for its commitment to transfer students.
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25th Annual Great Lawn Summer Concert Returns to St. John’s University Featuring the Richmond County Symphony Orchestra
For Immediate Release: July 9, 2025 Media Contact: James Stephen Smith, 718-990-5789 (o), 516-313-4568 (m) smithj8@stjohns.edu Director of Media Relations Queens, NY (July 9, 2025) – St. John’s...
St. John’s University Celebrates Class of 2025 at 155th Commencement
St. John’s University held its 155th Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18. James F. McCann, Chairman of 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., served as speaker and was conferred an honorary degree during the ceremony.
James F. McCann, Chairman of 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., to Address St. John's Graduates
St. John’s University will hold its Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. on the Great Lawn. James F. McCann, Chairman of 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., will serve as this year’s speaker and be conferred an honorary degree during the ceremony.
St. John’s Launches Ambitious $400 Million Campaign
St. John’s University (NY) is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking $400 million comprehensive fundraising effort – the most extensive campaign in the 155-year history of the University – aimed at igniting a bright future for the Catholic and Vincentian institution with long and deep ties to New York City.
St. John’s University to Celebrate Johnnies Day on February 16 at Madison Square Garden
St. John's University will celebrate Johnnies Day on Sunday, February 16 with a pair of games at Madison Square Garden. The Men's Basketball team takes on Creighton University at 3 p.m. while the Women's Basketball team takes on Creighton University at 5:30 p.m.
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Leadership with Purpose: How Ava’s College Experience Fueled Her Advocacy
Originally from Bowie, Maryland, Ava Wilson arrived at the St. John’s University Queens, NY, campus eager to dive into the full college experience.
What she didn’t expect was that it would take her from the campus stage to national advocacy platforms, shaping her future as a leader and changemaker.
How a Global Service Trip Transformed My Career and Life Perspective
Read how a St. John’s University, Queens, NY, Campus Ministry service trip to Panama helped a communications student learn connection to humanity from Indigenous communities.
Thought Experiment: AI in Warfare
Read the rising role of artificial intelligence in warfare, and why students at St. John’s University in Queens, NY, feel global regulation is needed.
5 Financial Literacy Tips Every Young Professional Should Start Now
Landing your first job. Paying rent. Tackling student loans. Whether you’re wrapping up college or stepping into your first full-time role, one thing becomes clear fast: every dollar counts.
When you understand how to protect your money, manage debt, and plan for the future, you give yourself more freedom, not less.
What Should You Know Before Starting Your Scholarship Search?
Your scholarship search just got easier. Get expert advice from St. John’s University on finding real opportunities and avoiding scams along the way.