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Benefactor William L. Collins ’76C, ’12HON Named Board of Trustees Chair
When William L. Collins ’76C, ’12HON addressed the audience in Carnesecca Arena at the 2014 Presidential Investiture of Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., the St. John’s board member praised the University’s long history of educating “those of limited means.”

State of the University Address Highlights Vision and Success
In October 2014, the 17th President, Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., outlined a plan to bring renewed success to the University.
Through Academic Service-Learning, St. John’s Transforms Students’ Lives
Amber Edwards ’15C, ’17G was still an undergraduate at St. John’s when she seized an opportunity that changed her life.
St. John’s Longest-Serving Coaches Reflect on Decades of Success
Dave Masur ’03Ed.D., Head Coach of men’s soccer, and Jim Hurt, Head Coach of women’s indoor and outdoor cross-country and track and field, have two of the most extensive records of achievement in the history of SJU athletics.
10 under 10: A New Generation Makes a Difference
Alumni success is a strong measure of a university’s quality. By this standard alone, a St. John’s education has been a generator of excellence for 146 years.
Honoring Alumni Who Live the Mission
The value of a St. John’s education is evident in the achievements of the University’s alumni.
A Reunion to Remember: St. John's First Grand Alumni Homecoming Weekend June 3–4, 2016
From the Greatest Generation to the millennials of today, proud St. John’s graduates representing all class years are coming together this June for the University’s first Grand Alumni Homecoming Weekend.
Ozanam Scholar Accepted to Top-Tier Law Schools
“If I didn’t go to St. John’s,” said Joseph De Jesus ‘16C, “there’s no chance I would end up getting accepted to Harvard.”
St. John's President Hosts New TV Talk Show
Beginning in February 2016, Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., president, will host a new television talk show on the Telecare Catholic Network.
President’s First "State of the University" Address Highlights Vision
Dr. Gempesaw opened the 2015–16 academic year with his first “State of the University” address.