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High School Students Present Ideas to St. John’s Experts in Tobin Business Plan Competition
Area high school students brought their business visions to St. John’s University on March 16 when The Peter J. Tobin College of Business hosted a funding competition, Shark Tank -style, awarding a...

Cultivating Culturally Responsive Preservice Teachers Through the Global Online Learning Exchange
My participation in the Global Online Learning Exchange (GOLE) program served as a meaningful extension of my commitment to culturally responsive teacher preparation and equity-centered pedagogy...

Perspectives on Study Abroad as Student and Teacher
Study abroad has played a significant role in not only my career trajectory, but also in my growth as a teacher, scholar, and person.

Sharing Sacred Spaces: A Global Online Learning Exchange with Somaiya Vidyavihar University
In Fall 2025, I implemented the first iteration of the Global Online Learning Exchange (GOLE) in my Hinduism class, which fulfills core curriculum requirements and focuses on the study of religion in a diverse, global context. My course was for honors students, and I focused on the philosophy and practices of Hinduism in India and the United States.
15th Annual Leaders in Education Awards Dinner
Brenda Almendarez-De Bello ’06M.S.Ed., ’19Ed.D. Principal Tamarac Elementary School Dr. Brenda Almendarez-De Bello serves as Principal of Tamarac Elementary School in the Sachem Central School...

St. John’s Celebrates Alumnae Who Embody Vincentian Values at Annual Women’s Luncheon
St. John’s University recognized the contributions of an inspirational group of alumnae at the annual Celebrating the Women of St. John’s luncheon, a spirited gathering held March 7 at Jericho Terrace...

Students Partner with Protiviti in Food Distribution Event for Area Needy
Members of the St. John’s University community joined employees from the global consulting firm Protiviti on March 10 to package 3,500 meals for families facing food insecurity in the New York City...

Tobin Launches the Wirth Center for Professional Development
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business is proud to announce the launch of the Wirth Center for Professional Development , a transformative initiative designed to ensure that every business student...

Law Matters: A Conversation With Vice Dean and Professor Christine Lazaro
As Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Christine Lazaro oversees academic programming at St. John’s Law. She also teaches a course on Leadership for Lawyers, which she designed, and is Co-Director of the...

MTA Celebrates Red Storm Basketball as BIG EAST Tournament Tips Off
St. John’s University spirit was on display from Jamaica, NY, to midtown Manhattan on March 10 as members of the school’s spirit squads and the Red Storm Pep Band joined mascot Johnny Thunderbird in a...