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Stay Connected, Get Involved, Give Back
Welcome to the St. John’s Family
The St. John’s story is New York's story, with alumni woven into the fabric of our city and world. Join our Alumni network to stay connected, give back, and keep updated on events, news, and more.
More than 200,000 Alumni Strong
St. John’s offers a wide range of alumni associations and chapters, receptions and outings, giving societies, and opportunities to mentor or volunteer. You can always find a way to connect and give back to the St. John’s family.

Alumni Associations, Affinity Groups, and Volunteers
No matter where you live, keep St. John’s an important part of your life by getting involved.

Giving
There are a number of ways to support the University and make a difference in the lives of our students.

Career Support
St John’s University provides alumni with a wide range of programs and services providing alumni with career support and resources, and connecting our alumni employers with our talented students.

Events and Programs
Connect with your St. John’s family! Make meaningful connections through our many events, webinars, networking sessions, and programs happening all year round.

Johnnies of the 21st Century
St. John’s University is proud to recognize and honor Johnnies of the 21st Century who exhibit success in their chosen professional fields, exemplary service to the University, and/or commitment to the service of others.

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Men’s Basketball Events
Join your St. John’s family at home and away all season long with a series of new programs!

Support our Alumni Small Businesses!
St. John's University is proud to support alumni-owned small businesses from across the nation. View our directory of small businesses owned by fellow Johnnies below.

Alumni Professional Development Series
St. John’s University’s Alumni Professional Development Series provides online learning from top alumni and industry experts. The St. John's Corporate and Foundations group hand-selects individuals who will discuss topics for business professionals seeking professional growth and those interested in learning about the latest trends in their industry.
Success at St. John's
St. John’s Alumnus Continues Commitment to Fellow Veterans
Gabriel Vazquez ’18CPS The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional StudiesHighlight
In 2010, Gabriel Vazquez ’18CPS volunteered to serve his country—but his service did not end when his military commitment concluded.
Empowering Beauty: Alumna Shines in Work with The Makeup on Wheels Foundation
When Stephanie Debes was born five months premature with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, doctors informed her parents that she was expected to live less than a week. Twenty-nine years later, she is the force behind The Makeup on Wheels Foundation, a Staten Island, NY-based nonprofit that seeks to empower those with disabilities.
Highlight
Ms. Debes is a New York State-licensed esthetician, a special-effects makeup artist, and a disabilities awareness advocate.
Giving Societies
Your generosity makes the dream of a St. John’s education a reality for so many, by providing critical funds used to meet the most pressing needs of the University and its students.

SJYOU Loyal
SJYOU Loyal recognized donors who demonstrate their commitment and loyalty to the University by making a gift on an annual basis.
Discover the SJYOU Loyal Program
The Loughlin Society
The Loughlin Society is comprised of donors who make annual gifts to the University of $1,000 or more.
Discover the Loughlin Society
The McCallen Society
The McCallen Society is a community of generous alumni, benefactors, and friends who have chosen to leave lasting legacies at St. John’s by including the University in their estate plans.
Discover the McCallen Society
Red White Club
The Red While Club is the University’s giving society for Red Storm Sports. Gifts made through the club allow the University to prepare student-athletes to perform at the highest level, both in the classroom and on the field of play.
Discover the Red White Club
Founder's Society
Members of this giving society have left an indelible mark on the St. John’s community, donating cumulative gifts of $1 million or more to the University during the course of their lifetime.
Discover the Founder's SocietyFrom the Blog

Building a Finance Career: Lessons from a VP at BNY Mellon
Are you interested in a finance career where you can help people achieve financial empowerment? In this Q&A session, you get to know Duane Shippey '97A, a St. John’s University alumnus. As the current Vice President (VP) of Client Services at BNY Mellon, Mr. Shippey shares his journey of building a career in finance, the skills he has developed, and the challenges he has faced and overcome.

Prioritizing Your Mental Health in the Workplace: Q&A with Priscilla O. Agyeman ’16C
Balancing mental health and work responsibilities can be a challenging task. However, it is crucial to prioritize your well-being and seek support when needed to achieve personal growth and career success.
During this Q&A session, we speak with Priscilla O. Agyeman ’16C, a St. John’s alumna and mental health advocate. She shares her personal experience with mental health issues and the strategies she uses to navigate mental health in the workplace successfully. She also discusses the mental health resources she offers through her company, Saddie Baddies®.
Events
Celebrating the Women of St. John's Luncheon 2025
* Open to Alumni Donors, Alumni
Mar 29, 2025Noon
– 3 p.m.Terrace on the Park
GLOBE 3-Point Shooting Contest
* Open to Alumni Donors
Mar 29, 20251 p.m.
– 4 p.m.St. John's University | Taffner Field House & Tennis Lawn
News
The Man Behind the Mascot: Rob Benigno’s Journey from Student to Coach
In the world of college sports, few roles are as unique and energetic as that of a team mascot. For St. John’s University alumnus Robert Benigno ’94CBA, ’97MBA, what started...
Fans Salute Red Storm as They Head to NCAA Tournament Opener
Brimming with championship enthusiasm, St. John’s University saluted the Red Storm Men’s Basketball team, winners of the BIG EAST Conference, as it departed for Providence, RI, and the opening rounds of the National Collegiate Athletic Conference (NCAA) Tournament.
MTA Celebrates Red Storm’s Historic Season Ahead of BIG EAST Tournament
St. John’s University brought Red Storm spirit into Manhattan, NY, on Tuesday, March 11, in an event designed to celebrate the Men’s Basketball team’s historic season, while encouraging fans to use mass transit to attend BIG EAST Conference Tournament games at Madison Square Garden (MSG).