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.
St. John’s Students Tour UN and Attend Annual Women’s Forum
St. John’s University’s Vincentian mission and commitment to social justice were brought to light by a group of University students attending the 68th annual United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women at the organization’s Manhattan, NY, headquarters.
St. John’s Students Serve and Learn through Tax-Preparation Program for Needy
St. John’s University students are continuing the institution’s tradition of participation in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax...
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.
St. John’s Students Win Big at Annual Psychology Conference
An impressive 16 out of 16 psychology students in St. John’s University’s Collaborative Health Integration Research Program (CHIRP) had their poster submissions accepted at the Eastern Psychological Association’s (EPA) annual conference, with seven of those papers receiving awards.
St. John’s Students Complete Initiation into the Church through R.C.I.A.
Nineteen St. John’s University students made their commitment to a life of faith by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation at St. Thomas More Church on Sunday, April 7, an uplifting conclusion to almost a year of study and reflection through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).
St. John’s Pauses to Enjoy a Rare Solar Eclipse
For a few minutes on April 8, St. John’s University stopped as skywatchers gathered on the Great Lawn of the Queens, NY, campus to glimpse a celestial spectacle not seen in the New York City area in nearly a century.
Discussion Highlights Life and Legacy of St. Louise de Marillac
Wife, mother, grandmother, widow, religious organizer, servant of the poor: St. Louise de Marillac embraced many roles during her life, and that is why she is an essential ambassador of the Vincentian heritage of St. John’s University.
New Grant Supports St. John’s Service ‘Plunge’ Program
St. John’s University has been awarded a lucrative grant that enhances access to the Vincentian Institute for Social Action’s (VISA) sought-after service immersion “Plunge” program, opening the door for enhanced participation from economically disadvantaged students.