St. Johns's To Celebrate Founder’s Week 2026 with Service, Reflection, and Recognition
St. John's University will observe its annual celebration of Founder’s Week from September 21 through 28. During this time, the University commemorates its Vincentian heritage and the legacy of St...
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St. John’s Welcomes a New Generation of Students at Move-In Weekend
For Immediate Release Media Contact: James Stephen Smith Director of Media Relations 718-990-5789 (o), 516-313-4568 (m) [email protected] (QUEENS, NY, September 1, 2026) – First-year and returning...
26th Annual Great Lawn Summer Concert Returns to St. John’s University Featuring the American Soul Band
(QUEENS, NY, June 3, 2026) — St. John’s University will celebrate 26 years of music under the stars when the Queens , NY, campus hosts the annual Great Lawn Summer Concert on Tuesday, June 30, from 7...
St. John’s University Celebrates Class of 2026 at 156th Commencement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2026 CONTACT: James Stephen Smith, Director of Media Relations, St. John ’ s University 718-990-5789 (o), 516-313-4568 (c), [email protected] (QUEENS, NY, May 18, 2026...
St. John’s University Announces Sale of Staten Island Campus to Wagner College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brian Browne Associate Vice President of University Communications and Public Affairs St. John’s University Tel. 718-990-2762, Cell 917-561-7068 [email protected] (QUEENS, NY...
St. John’s University Launches St. John’s Online, Expanding Access to Nationally Recognized Degrees for Working Adults and Flexible Learners
(QUEENS, NY, May 4, 2026) — St. John’s University has launched St. John’s Online , a new division offering fully accredited degree programs built for students who have jobs, families, and...
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College Brag Sheet: What It Is and What to Include (with Examples)
You have asked your teacher, counselor, or another mentor to write you a letter of recommendation. But, before they can start writing, they may ask you for something you have probably never heard of: a brag sheet.
Despite the name, a brag sheet is not about showing off. It is your opportunity to share the experiences, accomplishments, goals, and qualities that make you who you are.
