Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership

05/04/2026

On April 15, Saint Peter’s University hosted an Immigration Summit in partnership with the Office of Mayor James Solomon, the Guarini Institute, the Office of the President, and the Certificate of Refugee and Migration Studies at Saint Peter’s University.

The Summit brought together community leaders from Church World Service, Jersey City’s Division of Immigrant Affairs, and the Department of Health and Human Services to engage in meaningful dialogue on the mayor’s executive order on immigration, public safety, and support for the local immigrant/migrant community. We also honored the resilience and contribution of the immigrant community through our SPU student narratives.

We look forward to continuing these important critical conversations on immigration and advancing justice through education and community partnership.

04/29/2026

Civic Engagement, Politics, and Research. Thank you Professor Hyacinth Miller for sharing your ongoing research on “Garden State’s Black Politics” and your academic journey into the political field.

Professor Miller’s talk reminded us that informed voices and active participation are key to shaping stronger, more inclusive communities.

04/24/2026

Join us for a “Living Room Chat” with our SPU Political Science students as they discuss their internship experiences with Jersey City’s elected officials.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th
⏰ 4:00PM
📍 Guarini Living Room, Student Center, 1st Fl.

04/13/2026

Join us for our Immigration Summit in partnership with the Mayor’s office of Jersey City this Wednesday, April 15, 12:00PM, at Saint Peter’s University.

Hear directly from Mayor James Solomon as he shares insights and initiatives shaping our city’s approach to immigration. Stay engaged with a dynamic panel discussion featuring community leaders and advocates exploring how we can better support immigrant communities and create pathways for opportunity. We also recognize the resilience and incredible contribution of immigrants through their work, ideas, and lived experiences.

We hope you can join us in this important conversation.

04/07/2026

Congratulations to Guarini Fellow, Francesca Solano Vargas ‘27. Francesca will present her research, “Indigenous Language Preservation and Access in the Garden State” at the Northeastern Anthropological Association Conference on April 17-18 at Rowan University.

Francesca will be part of a larger panel discussion on the broader topic of cultural preservation and community solidarity along with other amazing SPU students from the department of Sociology, Urban Studies, and Anthropology.

03/19/2026

Please join us on March 30th with Hyacinth Miller as she discusses her ongoing research “Garden State’s Black Politics” which investigates black women’s political trajectories in key offices across New Jersey. The talk will be at 11:00AM in McIntyre Lounge C.

03/11/2026

“Your convening here today sends a clear message to the citizens of the world that multilateralism is not dead but continues to be relevant in providing solutions to the myriad of risks facing all people around the world” - Mr. AvShalom Nghifitikeko, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Namibia to the United Nations.

Keynote speaker for the 2026 HSMUN Conference at Saint Peter's University. Thank you Mr. AvShalom for inspiring us!

03/10/2026

We’re so proud of our exceptional Saint Peter’s University students who led the committees in this year’s HSMUN conference under the guidance of Secretary General Marco Guzman. Congratulations to our chairs and co-chairs! You all did an AMAZING job! 👏🏽

03/10/2026

The 35th annual High School Model United Nations at Saint Peter's University is in the books! The student delegates negotiated over global issues, collaborated on resolution points, and even brought props to emphasize their points of motion! Here’s a few highlights from this year’s conference! Well done student delegates! We look forward to next year’s 2027 HSMUN conference!

03/10/2026