New Director Brings Culture of Wellness to St. John’s Student Counseling Center
St. John’s University’s commitment to student wellness continues with the hiring of Jonathan W. Dator, Ph.D., MSCP, CGP, to oversee the newly rebranded Center for Counseling and Psychological Services. Dr. Dator, a licensed psychologist, joined St. John’s recently after eight years as Associate Director of Training at Providence College’s Personal Counseling Center.
Venture and Innovation Center Events Cultivate Entrepreneurship at St. John’s
A pair of events at St. John’s University’s new Venture & Innovation Center (VIC) brought the entrepreneurship experience to life for students, faculty, administration, and staff gathered at the Queens, NY, campus.
President’s Society Welcomes New Members at 57th Annual Induction Ceremony
Twenty-six St. John’s University students received the institution’s highest honor for undergraduates when they were inducted into the President’s Society on April 27.
St. John’s Students Showcase Skills, Interests in Annual Research Conference
St. John’s University students showed off their research skills April 9–10 during the University’s annual Student Research Conference, which welcomed work from students in several Schools and Colleges and assorted academic fields.
Public Relations Students Seek to Leave a Sustainable Legacy
Concerned about creating a more eco-friendly campus, a group of St. John’s University Public Relations majors recently spoke before a cohort of employees to discuss their ideas for creating a more sustainable campus environment.
Ozanam Scholar Finds Growth and Adventure at St. John’s
Delaware native and Interdisciplinary Business major Gabe Torres came to St. John’s University looking for an immersive New York experience, and his selection to the Ozanam Scholars program cemented a decision he has never regretted.
Business Plan Competition Helps Student Entrepreneurs Bring Ideas to Life
Coffee served through tea bag-like pouches, an app that informs parents of school bus delays, and another that helps social media influencers and their audiences monetize content were the winners in the 2024 James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition and Pitch Event, hosted by The Peter J. Tobin College of Business on April 11.
Employers Engage with St. John’s Students at Spring Career and Internship Expo
In an age of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital recruiting, companies continue to visit St. John’s University to search for talent. They did so most recently at the University Career Services’ 2024 Spring Career and Internship Expo on April 5. Held in Taffner Field House on the University’s Queens, NY, campus, the always-anticipated event attracted 110 employers from various sectors, including finance, government, sports, health, and insurance.
Nursing and Physician Assistant Students Tour St. Vincent Health Sciences Center
A vibrant contingent of students from the Nursing and Physician Assistant (PA) programs within St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences were recent recipients of an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the multimillion-dollar St. Vincent Health Sciences Center scheduled to open in the fall on the Queens, NY, campus.
Cybersecurity Enthusiasts Gather for St. John’s Coding Competition
The competition was designed to help students enhance their data security skills and their ability to prevent security breaches. Cybersecurity education is essential given the increasing number of cyber threats faced in the digital world.