St. John’s Ready Initiative to Provide Free Course Materials for Incoming Students
St. John’s University today announced the launch of St. John’s Ready, a new University initiative that ensures incoming first ‑time, first ‑year students begin their academic journey fully prepared...
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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...
St. John’s University Announces Commencement 2026 Honorees
St. John’s University will hold its Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. on the Great Lawn. The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., D.D. ’86SJC, ’88M.A., Archbishop of Boston, MA, will serve as this year’s speaker and be conferred an honorary degree during the ceremony.
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From hackathons and internships to mentorship and leadership opportunities, discover the experiences that helped launch my tech career before graduation.
