Mass Communication in Scandinavia
The Division of Mass Communication has introduced a new course, Mass Communication in Scandinavia.
Advice to My Freshman Self
When they began their studies at St. John’s University, much of what these young men and women knew about college life came from parents, friends, siblings, guidance counselors, even movies. Their next four years turned into intensely personal journeys of self-discovery. As they prepare to receive their bachelor’s degrees in May, the four seniors below share the kind of advice they would offer if they could travel back and speak with the freshmen they were.
Commencement Exercises Celebrate Newest Alumni
St. John’s University’s 148th academic year will culminate in annual Commencement ceremonies featuring speakers representing the Church, academia, law, education, the sciences, the US military, and business.
Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Speaks at St. John’s
St. John’s University welcomed one of homeland security’s most distinguished leaders to the Queens, NY, campus for a discussion of the nation’s continuing efforts to combat terror networks and the future of counterterrorism.
IICM holds Spring 2018 Graduate Symposium
The Institute for International Communication invited distinguished Soviet dissident and journalist, Prof. Leonid Goldin to speak at IICM on Monday April 9th. The purpose of the seminar, ostensibly about Russian propaganda, was to contextualize for students the methods and underlying models of power practiced by contemporary Russian media.
University Announces New Doctoral Program of Professional Studies in Homeland Security
Responding to the growing need for a new generation of leaders in the field of homeland security—and the professionals who will educate them—St. John’s University’s College of Professional Studies has launched a Doctoral Program of Professional Studies in Homeland Security, to begin in the Fall 2018 semester.
Dr. Ipshita Pal receives grant from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Ipshita Pal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Health and Human Services, College of Professional Studies has received a grant from the Society of Human Resource Management. The grant will be use to fund a study on employee Health and well-being in the US. This grant is a continuation of Dr. Pal research in this area from her time at Columbia University. For more information on Dr. Pal and her background and research please visit her bio by clicking here.
We Are the Defenders
Meet three St. John’s graduates who embraced the University’s Vincentian mission of service by protecting their neighbors, communities, and nation.
Katia Passerini, Ph.D., PMP
Spring Reflections: The Importance of Research
On the occasion of the release of our Spring newsletter, I would like to share some reflections by travelling back to our first newsletter in Fall 2016 in which I referred to one of my favorite quotes from Kurt Lewin (paraphrased): it takes a lot of theory to make a good practice. And travel back we must since I want to share with you, students, alumni, faculty, and friends, our most recent journey towards increasing relevance and rigor in our academic programs....
University Announces New Doctor of Professional Studies in Homeland Security
Responding to the growing need for a new generation of leaders in the field of homeland security—and the professionals who will educate them—St. John’s University’s College of Professional Studies has launched a Doctor of Professional Studies in Homeland Security program, to begin in the Fall 2018 semester.