At 156th Commencement, St. John’s Graduates Are Called to Purpose, Service, and Resilience
Commencement signifies the closing of one chapter while simultaneously beginning another. St. John’s University held its 156th annual Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercise on May 17 during a...
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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.
St. John’s University Joins National Network to Empower Catholic Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: James Stephen Smith Director of Media Relations, St. John’s University 516-313-4568 (c), 718-990-5789 (o) [email protected] St. John’s College of Liberal Arts...
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Turning Challenges into Change: Crystal’s Story of Student Advocacy
Meet Crystal Anne Dibenedetto, a senior at St. John’s University, who is helping drive meaningful change for students facing food insecurity on campus. Motivated by both her own experiences and the stories shared by classmates, Crystal became a passionate voice in the conversations that helped bring Vincent’s Table, the University’s campus food pantry initiative, to life.
From Commuter to Campus Leader: Building My College Experience at St. John’s University
How I found community, leadership opportunities, internships, and lifelong friendships by getting involved on the St. John's campus and beyond.
The Ultimate Guide to Your First College Résumé (Even with “No Experience”)
You’ve been taking classes, joining clubs, and maybe picking up shifts somewhere between midterms. But when it comes time to actually put a resume together, all of that suddenly feels impossible to translate. What counts? What’s worth including? What’s going to make a company want to hire you?
In this guide, we break down several experiences to add to your first college résumé and how to highlight them in an impactful way.