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St. John’s Surpasses 200,000 Living Alumni
Even before the Class of 2025 joined the ranks of graduates, St. John’s University reached a landmark achievement: surpassing 200,000 living alumni.

Commencement Celebrates Gratitude, New Beginnings, and Lasting Connections
On a picture-perfect Sunday with a clear, blue sky and radiant sunshine, St. John’s University held its 155th annual Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercise on May 18 on the Great Lawn of the Queens, NY, campus.

Students Experience Albany with St. John’s Alumni
The various St. John’s University Alumni Insider’s View... programs, from Wall Street to Capitol Hill, are designed to provide students with a behind-the-scenes look at careers and how they can secure employment in today’s most exciting industries.

St. John’s Ignites Major Fundraising Effort with Weekend of Events
On May 1, St. John’s University launched “ HEARTS ON FIRE: The Campaign for St. John’s University ,” a groundbreaking , $400 - million , comprehensive fundraising campaign . It is the most extensive...

St. John’s University Receives Largest Philanthropic Gift in University History
St. John’s University announces today that Chair of the Board of Trustees William J. Janetschek ’84CBA, ’17HON, retired Partner and Chief Financial Officer, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., already a generous and longtime University benefactor, has gifted a $32.5 million donation—the largest single financial commitment in St. John’s 155-year history.

St. John’s Celebrates Eight Alumnae at Annual Women of St. John’s Luncheon
St. John’s University paid tribute to an extraordinary group of alumnae whose pioneering spirit made them leaders in their fields and helped to define what it means to be among the “Women of St. John’s.”

The Man Behind the Mascot: Rob Benigno’s Journey from Student to Coach
In the world of college sports, few roles are as unique and energetic as that of a team mascot.

Beverage Entrepreneur Mike Repole ’91SVC, ’11HON, Shares Insights with St. John’s Business Students
Mike Repole ’91SVC, ’11HON, a successful serial entrepreneur and a leading supporter of St. John’s University Red Storm Athletics, shared professional insights and life lessons with students in The Peter J. Tobin College of Business on February 24 in a two-hour discussion that drew upon his background as a St. John’s undergraduate and, later, as a beverage entrepreneur.

New Scholarship Recognizes Behind-the-Scenes Contributors in Athletics, Honoring the Legacy of Howie Schwab ’82SVC
Even though she was just an infant when ESPN’s Stump the Schwab last aired, first-year student Justine Shaw is familiar with the iconic Howie Schwab ’82SVC, star of the popular game show. Nearly a...

Fencing Champion Turned Entrepreneur Shares Business Insights with St. John’s Students
The opportunity to learn from the experiences of an Olympic medalist and fencing Hall of Famer turned entrepreneur drew a roomful of St. John’s University students, faculty, and administrators to the Venture & Innovation Center (VIC) at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business on February 20.