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In Memoriam-Richard F. Chapdelaine, ‘84HON-Vincentian Commitment and Character for Life
The entire St. John’s University community mourns the loss of Richard “Chappy” Chapdelaine, and will always treasure his generous commitment to the vision and values of St. Vincent de Paul.

St. John’s Alumni and Students Collaborate on Hit Show
St. John’s University’s vast alumni network is most prevalent in New York City. Often called the media capital of the world, Manhattan is home to a large number of alumni working in television, film...
Close to Home: Alumnus Leads Fight Against COVID-19 as Head of NUMC
When he entered St. John’s University as a first-year student, Anthony Boutin, M.D. ’87C took the first step in a long journey to become a physician. Today, his life’s path finds him on the front...

From a Distance, Two Educators Connect with Their Students
When elementary school and high school buildings across New York State were closed due to COVID-19 in early March, teachers, students, and parents all had to adjust to an entirely new style of...

Bishop-Elect a Proud Alumnus of St. John’s University
When Rev. Kevin J. Sweeney ’92C received word that Pope Francis appointed him the next Bishop of Paterson, NJ, he was taken aback by the news but knew his path was clear.

St. John’s is Home for Staten Island Campus Alumnus
All roads lead back to St. John’s University for Alfred C. Cerullo III ’83NDC, ’86L . An accomplished public servant, community activist, and lifelong resident of Staten Island, Mr. Cerullo recently...

Tobin Students Display Entrepreneurial Skills
Undaunted by the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business held the 2020 James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition online on April 16, celebrating the...

A Family Affair: Love of St. John’s Spans Two Generations
Choosing a college is often a family decision. For the Ghiozzi family, attending St. John’s is a choice made by two generations. Luisa Ghiozzi ’90CBA, the matriarch of the family, earned her bachelor...

Vincentian Spirit: Alumna and Public Safety Partner to Bring Eyewear to Developing Nation
At the end of each semester at St. John’s University, dozens of eyeglasses are left unclaimed in the Lost and Found division of the Department of Public Safety . Fortunately, those glasses are given...

In Uncertain Times, Alumni Reassured They Can Count on St. John’s
With the world in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis, students employed at St. John’s Phonathon Call Center are reaching out from their homes to check on the well-being of the University community’s most vulnerable population—older alumni.