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Media Relations seeks to promote St. John’s University, its academic initiatives, student and faculty accomplishments, and its work to enhance our community through the media. The office handles all publicity efforts for the University in dealing with local, national, and international print, TV, radio, and Internet opportunities. All external communication involving press releases, press conferences, media interview requests, publicity-driven event coordination, and academic programming initiatives, as well as University statements about topical subject matter for media consideration, must come from Media Relations as per our Media Relations Protocols(PDF) and Media Relations Policy.
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26th Annual Great Lawn Summer Concert Returns to St. John’s University Featuring the American Soul Band
(QUEENS, NY, June 3, 2026) — St. John’s University will celebrate 26 years of music under the stars when the Queens , NY, campus hosts the annual Great Lawn Summer Concert on Tuesday, June 30, from 7...
St. John’s University Celebrates Class of 2026 at 156th Commencement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2026 CONTACT: James Stephen Smith, Director of Media Relations, St. John ’ s University 718-990-5789 (o), 516-313-4568 (c), [email protected] (QUEENS, NY, May 18, 2026...
St. John’s University Announces Sale of Staten Island Campus to Wagner College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brian Browne Associate Vice President of University Communications and Public Affairs St. John’s University Tel. 718-990-2762, Cell 917-561-7068 [email protected] (QUEENS, NY...
St. John’s University Launches St. John’s Online, Expanding Access to Nationally Recognized Degrees for Working Adults and Flexible Learners
(QUEENS, NY, May 4, 2026) — St. John’s University has launched St. John’s Online , a new division offering fully accredited degree programs built for students who have jobs, families, and...
St. John’s University Announces Commencement 2026 Honorees
St. John’s University will hold its Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. on the Great Lawn. The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., D.D. ’86SJC, ’88M.A., Archbishop of Boston, MA, will serve as this year’s speaker and be conferred an honorary degree during the ceremony.
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What is an Undecided Major?
Many incoming college students feel pressure to know exactly what they want to study or which career path to pursue. But starting college without everything figured out is far more common than many students realize.
In this blog, you learn what it means to begin college as an undecided student, why it can actually be beneficial, and how to make the most of your first year while exploring different possibilities.
