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This annual St. John’s University-wide celebration brings together our community to honor the achievements and service of faculty, administrators, and staff.
2026 Honorees
Rosemary C. Salomone, LL.M., Ph.D.
Kenneth Wang Professor of Law Emerita
Law School Education
School of Law
Miguel Roig, Ph.D. ’81M.A.
Professor Emeritus
Department of Psychology
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Judith N. DeSena, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Teresa M. Danile '06Ed.D.
Professor Emerita
Department of Accountancy
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Craig A. Latshaw, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Department of Accountancy
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Charles Wankel, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, Operations, and Consulting
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Faculty Excellence in Student Engagement Award
Marina Sorochinski, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Homeland Security
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Faculty Leadership and Service Award
James Croft ‘07J.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies & Homeland Security
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Faculty Excellence in Inclusive Service/Outreach Award
Maria Mello, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Special Education, Department of Education Specialties
The School of Education
Faculty Excellence in Inclusive Research Award
Elizabeth Brondolo, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Psychology
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Community Engaged Learning Faculty Award
Omar Lopez '11M.A.
Adjunct Professor
Department of Core Studies
The School of Education
Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor
Rachel M. Atkins, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Economics and Finance
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Mellissa Bortz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
James C. Coviello, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership
The School of Education
Javier Fernández Juárez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Emily M. Keller, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of Sport Management
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Sunil Kumar '09M.S., '14Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
James E. McCabe, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Carlos A. Sanhueza-Chávez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Marina Sorochinski, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Promotion to Full Professor
Vikas V. Dukhande, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Zachary D. Davis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Philosophy
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Roberta Hayes, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Core Studies
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wilson McDermut, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fazel Keshtkar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Kathleen K. Marks, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Arts and Humanities
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Alexander J. Buoye, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Marketing
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Vincent J. Shea II, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Accountancy
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Promotion to Full Clinical Professor
Maha Saad, Pharm.D.
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Pharmacy Practice
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Promotion to Associate Professor of Law
Evelyn Malavé, Esq.
Assistant Professor of Law
Law School Education
School of Law
Promotion to Associate Professor of Legal Writing
Colleen Parker '03J.D.
Assistant Professor of Legal Writing
Law School Education
School of Law
Donna Adams
Assistant Professor - Industry Professional
Department of Health Professions, Radiologic Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Yanran (Liana) Li'14M.S.Ed.
Assistant Professor
Department of Economics and Finance
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Sonal Vats, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Business Analytics and Information Systems Department
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
David P. Bennardo '07Ed.D.
Part-Time Director Public School Partnerships
The School of Education
Rhonda Brown
Associate Bursar
Bursar
Enrollment Management
Tracy B. Brown
Associate Director Research and Prospect Management
Institutional Advancement
Institutional Advancement Research
Althea A. Brown Powell
Advancement Records Coordinator
Institutional Advancement
Institutional Advancement Services
Gina M. Calabrese, Esq.
Professor of Clinical Legal Education
Law School Education
School of Law
Reshma Chan '01B.S.
IT Data Analyst
Enterprise Services
Office of Information Technology
Patricia G. Haas '04CCPS, '09CCPS, '13M.S.Ed.
Academic Advisor
CPHS Dean's Office
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Michael Hampton
Head Baseball Coach
Men's Baseball
Athletic Department
Rosario Ippolito
Executive Director IT Infrastructure
IT Communication Services
Office of Information Technology
Alexander A. Katz, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Karen Mangan
Graduate Admission Representative
Call Center
Enrollment Management
Wilson H. McDermut, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Melissa M. Mowry, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of English
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
James O'Keefe, Jr., Ph.D.'79NDC
Associate Professor
Division of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Nikhil A. Philip
Associate Director Admin Applications
Enterprise Services
Office of Information Technology
Charles C. Pizzo '96CBA, '99M.B.A., '06P.D., '10Ed.D.
Director First Year Academic Advising
Center for Student Success
Donna Reid
Student Financial Services Representative
Bursar
Enrollment Management
Robert A. Ruescher, Esq.
Professor of Legal Writing
Law School Education
School of Law
Ishwar R. Sadarangani '97SJC, '01M.S., '12Ph.D.
Laboratory Supervisor Chemistry
Chemistry
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Aron Schiffenbauer
Banner Application Analyst
Enterprise Services
Office of Information Technology
Glenn Statile, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Philosophy
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Natalie Storelli '02 P.D.
Director Career Development Programs
University Career Services
Division of Student Affairs
Elizabeth A. Sullivan
Secretary III
Women's Basketball
Athletic Department
Benjamin G. Turner
Associate Professor
Librarian Academic Outreach and Engagement Librarian
University Libraries
Christopher P. Vogt, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Roberta Van Buskirk '94 M.A.
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Andrew A. Bhola '88SVC, '91M.B.A.
Associate Dean Student Advisement and Services
CPS Dean's Office
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Louis Gesualdi, Ph.D., ‘80M.A.
Professor
Division of Health & Human Services
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Rafael A. Javier, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Psychology
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Maryanne H. Twomey '89CBA, '95M.B.A.
Executive Director of Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Enrollment Management
Francis Connolly-Weinert, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Frank Servas, Jr.
Associate Professor
Division of Computer Science, Math, and Science
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studied
Frank P. Le Veness '63ED, '64M.A., '68Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Government and Politics
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jankie D. Beharry
Controller and Assistant Treasurer
Business Affairs
Daniel John Napolitano
Assistant Dean Student Services and Community Design
TCB Dean's Office
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Mary-Elizabeth Sabo
Director of Residential Education and Basic Needs
Office of Residence Life
Carol Green
Library Tech Assistant
University Libraries
MaryAnn Monaghan
Access Services Specialist
Law School Library
School of Law
Laura O'Brien '95M.S.Ed.
Public Safety Coordinator
Public Safety
James A. Croft '07J.D.
Professor and Chair
Legal Studies
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Mary Beth Schaefer, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Department Curriculum Instruction
The School of Education
Rachel H. Smith, Esq.
Vice Dean for Student Success,
Mary C. Daly Professor of Legal Writing & Writing Center
Law School Education
School of Law
Maria Alfonso
Associate Director of Career Services
University Career Services
Office of Student Success
Marissa K. Alperin '25M.S.
Associate Director of Graduate Admission
Graduate Admission
Enrollment Management
Victoria Bodyikoglu '92SVC, '96CBA, '01M.B.A.
Associate Director Financial Aid Operations
Financial Aid
Enrollment Management
Maureen Furlong-Weber
Director School of Risk Management
Marketing & Industry Relations
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science
Asnath L. Gedeon, '03CCPS
Director of McNair Scholars and CSTEP Program
Health and Law Majors
Grants and Research
Aishwarya Gupta
SEO and Marketing Analytics Specialist
University Marketing Communications
Marketing Digital Communications
Cindy Jimenez
Manager Accounts Payable
Business Affairs
Nicholas A. Legakis, '97SVC, '07M.P.S.
Senior Director of IA Development
Major Gifts
Institutional Advancement
Daniel J. Napolitano
Assistant Dean of Student Services and Community Design
TCB Dean's Office
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Eric C. Rienecker
Senior Associate Athletics Director Student Athlete Services
Athletic Department
Lorraine Wright
Assistant Director of Academic Service Learning
Community Engaged Learning
Institute for Vincentian Impact
Christine A. Yang '00SJC, '15M.A.
Assistant Dean
SJC Dean's Office
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Science
Ching Wen (Rosa) Yen '03M.S.Ed., '21M.A.
Director of Multicultural Affairs
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Division of Student Affairs
Robert Fanuzzi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor/Associate Provost
Department of English
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Anne M. Galvin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Rachel Hollander, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Director of the University Honors Program
Department of English
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bhagwan Rohera, Ph.D.
Professor Pharmaceutics and Industry Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Anne V. Vazquez
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Melodee Harper-Fields
Development Coordinator Assistant to the Director
Marketing & Industry Relations
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science
Staff Retirement Certificates of Recognition
William Clabby
Public Safety Officer
Public Safety
Debra A. Meade
Coordinator Dean's Office
Dean’s Office
St John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lillian A. Mulero
Bursar Assistant III
Bursar
Enrollment Management
Joseph Smith
Public Safety Officer
Public Safety
Timothy Strongreen
Uniformed Sergeant
Public Safety
Karen A. Whitton
Faculty Payroll Assistant
Human Resources
Faculty Retirement Certificates of Recognition
Cynthia D. Chambers
Associate Professor and Librarian
University Libraries
Francis Connolly-Weinert, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Marie I. George, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Philosophy
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Michael D. Henry, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Philosophy
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wook J. Kwon, Ph.D. '89M.B.A.
Professor
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science
Brook A. Lauro, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Anna D. Martin, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Economics and Finance
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Mary Ann Maslak, Ph.D.
Professor
Department Curriculum and Instruction
The School of Education
Nancy K. Montgomery, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department Curriculum and Instruction
The School of Education
Harry L. Nagel, Ph.D.
Professor
Business Analytics and Information Systems
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Walter Petrovitz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Languages and Literatures
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jack A. Raisner, J.D.
Professor
Department of Business Law
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Kevin S. Rioux, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Library and Information Science
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Michael A. Rizzo '89M.B.A.
Associate Professor
Division of Mass Communication
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Bhagwan D. Rohera, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Rosemary C. Salomone, LL.M., Ph.D.
Kenneth Wang Professor of Law
Law School Education
School of Law
John A. Swan, Jr. '77SVC
Associate Professor - Industry Professional
Division of Mass Communication
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Victoria Tamborrino 77CPHS, '89M.S./M.L.S.
Associate Professor and Librarian
University Libraries
Anthony Todman
Associate Professor and Librarian
University Libraries
Carolyn G. Vigorito, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Tian Xiao Zhang '92M.L.S.
Associate Professor and Librarian
University Libraries
Administrative Retirement Certificates of Recognition
Philip M. McAvoy '79CPHS
Clinial Coordinator
CPHS Dean’s Office
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Linda C. Miller '16CCPS, '20M.A.
Clinical Experience Officer
SOE Dean’s Office
The School of Education
Norma C. Rengifo-Kokis
Assistant Director Customer Service
Student Financial Services
Kathleen P. Smith '20CCPS, '22M.S.
Manager Faculty Support
Law School Education
Darlene Vietri
Assistant Registar
University Registrar