St. John’s University Hosts Summit for International Catholic Leaders
Last month, St. John’s University hosted a summit whose overarching goal was training lay Catholics to become leaders working for societal change. Four international cardinals attended, along with more than 125 people from 22 mostly Spanish-speaking countries.
St. John’s University to Celebrate Service and Scholarship at 27th Annual President’s Dinner
St. John’s University will hold its 27th Annual President’s Dinner on Wednesday, October 30, at the New York Hilton Midtown. St. John’s President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., will host the University’s premier fundraising event of the year, which begins with a reception at 6 p.m.
Nursing Scholarship Advances Student’s Dreams of Health-Care Career
A nursing candidate at St. John’s University recently received a prestigious scholarship for talented students with financial needs who are studying for a career in health care.
St. John’s to Host Shredding Event with NYS Assembly Member Nily Rozic
In a continued effort to curb identity theft by helping people safeguard their personal information, St. John’s University, in collaboration with NYS Assemblymember Nily Rozic and the New York City...
Vincentians Launch Plans for 400th Centenary Celebration
The year 2025 marks a significant milestone in the life of the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians) as the global religious community celebrates 400 years since its formal founding. In anticipation of this celebration, the worldwide Vincentian family and St. John’s University are focusing on prayer, reflection, discernment, and programming to increase awareness of the impactful and enduring Vincentian charism.
Campus Capital Improvements Help St. John’s Prepare for New Academic Year
To the casual summertime visitor to St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus, the extent of the expansive scope of capital improvements, renovations, deferred maintenance projects, and new construction may take time to become apparent. Nevertheless, many capital improvements are underway up close and behind the scenes, and work continues as the campus hosts regular summertime activities, external events, athletic camps, and routine business operations.
Entrepreneurs Use Venture & Innovation Center Resources to Create New Tech Projects
Two new technology projects supported by St. John’s University’s Venture & Innovation Center (VIC) and assisted by students and recent graduates could soon be accessible to members of the University community.
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.
St. John’s Partners with Catholic Charities in Social Justice Lecture Series
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the establishment of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ), St. John’s University is producing a series of social justice lectures with the Brooklyn, NY-based social services organization.
St. John’s Secures Grant to Enhance STEM Outcomes for Underrepresented Minorities
St. John’s University has been awarded a $350,000 grant to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) outcomes among underrepresented minorities as part of a seven-school initiative designed to address barriers faced by minorities interested in those fields.