
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.
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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.

Move-In Weekend Celebrates 25 Years of Residence Life at St. John’s University
First-year and returning students and their families gathered at St. John’s University over Labor Day weekend for the University’s annual Move-In Weekend. The Fall 2024 entering class features resident students who come from 44 US states and 43 international countries. New and returning students joined others from around the world in moving into the Residence Village on the Queens, NY, campus throughout the weekend.

St. John’s University Formally Dedicates New, $106 Million, 70,000-Square-Foot St. Vincent Health Sciences Center
Media Contact: Brian Browne Associate Vice President, University Communications & Public Affairs 917-561-7068 or [email protected] (Queens, NY, September 18, 2024) – St. John’s University today...

St. John’s University to Formally Dedicate New $106 Million, St. Vincent Health Sciences Center
Transforming Learning and the Landscape of the Queens Campus, State-of-the-Art Academic Building Will Enable University to Train Future Generations of Caregivers

M. Steven DeCarlo, Executive Chair, Amwins, Named “2024 Insurance Leader of the Year”
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University and the Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science Will Honor Mr. DeCarlo at Annual “Insurance Leader of the Year Dinner” on Feb. 26, 2025.
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How St. John’s Students Turn Big Ideas into Real-World Impact
At St. John’s University, students are empowered with hands-on learning opportunities to build skills, gain valuable mentorship, and turn visionary ideas into action. One standout event is the business pitch competition known as the Johnnies Innovation Challenge.
In this Q&A, we hear from the three winning student teams of the 2025 Johnnies Innovation Challenge. They share the inspiration behind their business ideas, the skills they gained through participating, and how experiences like this are helping shape their futures.


College Rankings Are Useful. Campus Culture Is Essential.
Rankings only tell you so much. Campus culture shapes your college experience. Learn how to find your fit and see how St. John’s University in Queens, NY, gets it right.

Why Students Choose St. John’s: Stories in Their Own Words
At St. John’s University, students have access to opportunities that can truly shape their future—think leadership roles, global study-abroad programs, real-world internships, and a campus community that feels like family.
Whether you’re just starting to explore what St. John’s is all about or you’ve recently been accepted and are thinking about what’s next, these five student stories offer a real look at what it’s like to grow here. In their own words, they share what made St. John’s feel like home—and how they’ve taken full advantage of everything it has to offer.

Exploring the St. John’s Catholic Scholars Program: Student Insights and Reflections
Are you looking for a college experience that deepens your faith, challenges you intellectually, and helps you grow as a leader? In this Q&A, get an inside look at the Catholic Scholars program at St. John’s University through the eyes of current student and scholar Chiyoko Goya.
Chiyoko shares how the program has enhanced both her academic journey and personal development, offering valuable insights into how this unique opportunity can shape your own college experience.