The Johnnies Blog

Welcome to Johnnie’s Blog—your essential guide for university life. Here, we explore vibrant student experiences, academic and institutional excellence, comprehensive admissions support, and inspiring success spotlights. Whether you’re a prospective student or parent, our curated insights and resources empower you to make informed decisions about a safe, successful, and enriching academic future.
Pulled Pork on a Bun

Pulled Pork Buns

Looking for a Sunday football recipe? Try these mouth-watering Pulled Pork Buns.

St. John's University Crest
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150 Reasons to Love St. John's: Back—and better than ever.

With things slowly returning to normal around the world, campus life at St. John’s University is thriving once again. Whether you live on campus or you’re a commuter student, there are so many reasons to celebrate life on campus at St. John’s and the start of the fall semester.

St. Vincent de Paul mosaic wall

150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Faith and Service

As a Catholic and Vincentian University, St. John’s is committed to serving the poor and the marginalized. No matter your faith or your beliefs, there’s a place for you at St. John’s and innumerable ways for you to get involved. Here are just a few.

Posh Alexander

150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: We’ve Got Game.

We are New York’s team, and for generations, St. John’s student-athletes have been proudly representing the University. Whether you are an elite athlete or an exuberant fan, there are plenty of reasons to support the Red Storm.

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150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: The City That Never Sleeps

New York, NY. The Big Apple. Gotham. You can call it what you want—but we call it home. With two campuses in this great city—in Queens and Manhattan—St. John’s University students have every opportunity to explore and enjoy the greatest city in the world. Here are just a few favorites.

Campus During Spring Carnival

150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Never a Dull Moment

Curious.
Caring.
Smart.
Fun.
There are plenty of words to describe St. John’s University students, but bored is not among them. That’s due, in part, to the more than 180 student clubs and organizations the University offers. From Greek life, to club sports, to service opportunities—there is always something to do when you’re a Johnny. Here are just a few examples:

Father and daughter

Fatherly Advice for Grads

With Commencement complete and the world slowly returning to normal, it’s time for college graduates to either continue their studies or enter the workforce. Since June is also about Father’s Day, we’ve compiled some paternal advice for recent grads as they navigate their way through the somewhat daunting task of landing a first job..

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150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Once a Johnny, Always a Johnny.

With more than 190,000 proud members, St. John’s University’s vast alumni network spans the entire globe. While the numbers alone are extraordinary, what’s just as impressive is the way this tight-knit group sticks together and supports the entire University community. Here are just a few ways that St. John’s alumni make an impact.