Manhattan Campus Sale Enhances University’s Financial Profile
Taking advantage of the strong New York City real estate market, St. John’s University recently announced the sale of its Manhattan campus, located at 101 Murray Street in lower Manhattan. The University will continue to occupy the building for the current academic year, and will welcome students to a new Manhattan location in time for the start of the Fall 2014 semester.
Men’s Basketball Takes Europe by Storm
Team-building and camaraderie took center stage this summer when the Men’s Basketball team embarked on a two-week trip to Europe. With stops in France, Italy and Spain, the whirlwind tour allowed the team to build chemistry, participate in exhibition games against some of Europe’s top professional clubs and serve local communities.
Midnight in Manhattan: Social Change on the Streets of the City
A few stray garbage wrappers tumble down Lexington Avenue, the brisk night wind whipping them towards the corner of 54th Street. It’s a chilly evening in Manhattan, and Eddie stands huddled near the subway entrance, cold and hungry.
More than Just a Game for Athletics Alumni
Red Storm pride was on full display during the Fall semester, as former student-athletes came back to campus for a number of athletics gatherings.
St. John’s Says Thank You At The McCallen Society Luncheon
For the members of The McCallen Society, the future of St. John’s University has already begun. They strongly believe in the University, and have invested in it by including St. John’s in their estate plans.
Students Carry the University’s Mission to Guatemala
Graduate students in Speech Pathology gain real-world experience during a unique study-abroad opportunity that combines classroom learning, practical experience and service to others.
Turning the Page: Elizabeth Austin ’08TCB, ’10MBA Takes Charge of Alumni Chapters
When she first stepped foot onto the Queens campus as a freshman in 2004, Elizabeth Austin ’08TCB, ’10MBA fell in love with New York City. But this Kansas City, MO native also recognized that the big city is just one part of the St. John’s community.
University Welcomes New President
On August 1, 2013 Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., S.T.D. began his first day as Interim President of St. John’s University, succeeding Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. who retired on July 31. Fittingly, Fr. Levesque’s first official act was to celebrate Mass for the University community in St. Thomas More Church.
Brian Jarmain ’98 on a Successful Career Shaped by Serendipity, Persistence, and St. John’s Law Connections
Brian Jarmain ‘98 arrived at St. John’s Law intent on a career in the investment industry. His interest in the field was sparked by his prior work as a corporate paralegal at Davis Polk & Wardwell, where he was exposed to the legal side of investing and lending. At St. John’s, he took classes that related to business, finance, and bankruptcy, including Creditors’ Rights, the Uniform Commercial Code, Corporate Finance, and Banking Law. And, through an amalgam of serendipity, tenacity, and St. John’s connections, he landed his first job in the field during his 1L year.
Support for Catholic Education a Priority at President's Dinner
The 1,153 guests who attended helped to raise $2.9 million to support scholarships for St. John’s students.