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St. John’s University President Advocates for International Students
A letter signed by a consortium of college presidents from across New York State, including Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. , President of St. John’s University, urges immediate action by the federal...

St. John’s Graduate Programs Ranked among Nation’s Best
Recognized once again for the quality of its academic programs, St. John’s University has earned multiple spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of top graduate programs , which...

New Health Sciences Center to Transform Learning and Landscape of Queens Campus
St. John’s University has been awarded a $5 million New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grant (HECap) that will be used to help finance the construction of a new building—a Health...

College Advantage Program Thrives amidst COVID-19 Challenges
For high school juniors and seniors, 2020 was anything but a typical year. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, students were confronted with the “new normal” of remote learning, hybrid models, and uncertainty over how long each would last.

Tips for Applying to College during a Pandemic
Applying to college can be stressful, even during “normal” times. Over the past year, the pandemic has added an unexpected layer of anxiety to this experience; high school schedules have been altered...

St. John’s Launches First-Ever Fall Virtual Open House
Prospective students and their families were welcomed on Saturday, October 17, and on Sunday, October 18, to St. John’s Fall 2020 Virtual Open House, for two fully interactive, online experiences that...

In-Person Campus Tours and Virtual Open House Meet Students Where They Are
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created new opportunities for the Office of Enrollment Management to make both personal and virtual outreach to recruit students to attend St. John’s University...

Meet St. John’s Class of 2024
While their first days as undergraduates are still months away, the newest members of the St. John’s community—the Class of 2024—are eagerly anticipating the start of classes this fall.

Covenant House President and CEO Chosen as Vincentian Chair of Social Justice
Find joy, gratitude, and hope in the unlikeliest of places was one of the messages shared by Kevin Ryan during the first of four lectures given at St. John’s University during the 2019–20 academic...

Future Johnnies Receive Energizing Welcome at Open House
A record of more than 1,100 high school juniors and seniors visited St. John’s University’s first Open House of the fall semester, signaling for many of them the beginning of their exciting journey as...