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The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
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08/14/2026

🌎💻 This summer, we welcomed 18 students from the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to St. John's University for Smart Defenses: AI-Powered Cybersecurity for a Connected World, a two-week summer program offered through CCPS.

Students explored cybersecurity through hands-on learning with CCPS faculty, engaged with industry leaders from organizations including Barclays Bank and Protiviti, and gained insights from cybersecurity professionals working across healthcare, technology, and cyber recovery.

Beyond the classroom, students experienced New York City through cultural activities—including a Yankees game! ⚾

We look forward to growing this international partnership and welcoming even more students from around the world in the years ahead.

08/11/2026

🤖🔬 AI meets biomedical research at St. John’s University!

The Bukhari Lab in the Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies has been awarded $562,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance research exploring how artificial intelligence can help identify new uses for existing medicines to treat serious respiratory diseases.

Through RESPOND: Repurposing Drugs for Respiratory Disorders Using a Hybrid Neuro-Symbolic AI Approach, Dr. Syed Ahmad Chan Bukhari and his team will combine AI, machine learning, and biomedical knowledge to help researchers better understand potential drug-disease connections—and, importantly, the scientific evidence behind them.

The three-year project will also provide St. John’s undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience at the intersection of AI, computer science, pharmacy, and biomedical research. 🧠💊

This NIH award underscores the power of interdisciplinary research and St. John’s commitment to using innovation and technology to address complex health-care challenges.

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Bukhari and the Bukhari Lab!

🔗 Read the full story: [link in bio]

08/10/2026

🚨 Turning research into real-world impact.

This summer, students in St. John’s University’s Investigative Research and Innovative Scholars (IRIS) Program presented original research to leadership and personnel from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), exploring how illicit drugs—including fentanyl—are marketed through social media.

Working alongside faculty mentor Dr. David Byrne, the students analyzed hundreds of publicly available social media posts, identified investigative indicators, and developed recommendations to support intelligence analysis and law enforcement investigations.

The presentation sparked meaningful discussions with DEA professionals, leading to an invitation for the team to present an expanded briefing to DEA leadership and opening the door for future collaboration.

At St. John’s learning extends far beyond the classroom. Through opportunities like IRIS, students gain hands-on experience tackling real-world public safety challenges while preparing for impactful careers in criminal justice, intelligence, homeland security, and forensic science.

👏 Congratulations to our students and faculty on this outstanding achievement!

08/06/2026

🇫🇷✨ What started as a trip to attend the Paris Conference on AI & Digital Ethics became so much more.
From exploring global perspectives on AI ethics and visiting CESI Engineering School to discovering hidden views of the Eiffel Tower, wandering the Louvre, and building lifelong friendships, this graduate study abroad experience proved that some of the biggest lessons happen outside the classroom.
Read how one CCPS graduate student found new perspectives on technology, culture, and themselves while studying abroad in Paris.
🔗 Read the full blog at the link in our bio.

07/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Peyton Frisby '26CCPS on earning a prestigious NCAA postgraduate internship!

Peyton has been selected as the Championships and Alliances–Corporate Relations Postgraduate Intern—one of just 34 positions chosen from more than 2,000 applicants each year. 👏

A graduate of the CCPS St. John's U. Sport Management program, Peyton's dedication, leadership, and hands-on experiences with St. John's Athletics, the Indiana Fever, and Madison Square Garden have prepared her for this exciting next step.

We're proud to see another student making an impact in the sports industry. Best of luck, Peyton—we can't wait to see all you accomplish!

🔗 Link in bio to read the full article.

06/29/2026

🏆 From BIG EAST contenders to national competitors.

St. John’s eSports students capped off a remarkable season at the PlayVS College League 2026 Spring Championship, with Marvel Rivals placing third nationally and League of Legends earning a Top 8 finish.

Congratulations to our student competitors for representing St. John’s on one of collegiate eSports’ biggest stages. 🎮

🔗 Link in bio to read the full story.

06/08/2026

High school students from across the NYC metro area visited St. John’s University for a Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition in St. Augustine Hall, taking on hands-on challenges in cryptography, forensics, and more.

After four hours of fast-paced problem solving and collaboration, Thomas Edison CTE High School teams swept the top three spots—an exciting day of learning, competition, and campus connection. 🏆💻

🔗 Link in bio to read the full article!

05/26/2026

St. John’s University has received a $250,000 endowed gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to establish a community-based cybersecurity clinic within The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies’ Cyber Security Center of Academic Excellence. Based in Queens, NY, the clinic will provide cybersecurity services to small businesses, healthcare providers, and nonprofits while offering hands-on experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate Cyber Security Systems students. The initiative will allow students to gain real-world experience addressing cybersecurity challenges while supporting vulnerable community organizations. The University’s nationally recognized cybersecurity programs continue to earn distinction from organizations including the National Security Agency and the US Department of Homeland Security.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full article.

05/14/2026

📰 Dr. Elisabeth Fondren, Associate Professor of Journalism in the Division of Mass Communication, authored the entry on “War Correspondents,” now included in Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest English-language general encyclopedia, as of this month. The entry explores the evolving role of journalists covering armed conflict, from frontline reporting and censorship to the impact of digital media and citizen journalism on war coverage today. 👏✨

🔗 Link in bio to read more.

05/13/2026

Creativity. Innovation. Impact. 🚀

The latest installment of our Ad Legend Series featured advertising pioneer Bob Greenberg, who shared stories and strategies from his legendary career. 🎬

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