St. John's University

10/20/2026

As a student, Robert Cotto ’04CCPS hosted a show on WSJU Radio, wrote film reviews for The Torch, and never missed an episode of Steven Van Zandt’s Underground Garage.

More than 20 years later, he’s not just working alongside the musician he once admired from afar. He helped tell his story as a producer of Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, a Grammy-nominated documentary, and now hosts his own show on SiriusXM.

“St. John’s was honestly the best thing that ever happened to me,” Cotto shared.

From student radio to SiriusXM, his journey is a reminder that you never know where following your passions might take you.

🔗 Discover how Cotto turned his passions into a remarkable career in music and entertainment: https://bit.ly/4sg725j

10/16/2026

From the streets of Brooklyn to the top of Wall Street. 📈

As part of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business's 100th anniversary celebration, St. John's University welcomed Lloyd Blankfein, former Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and navigating challenges.

More than 150 students had the opportunity to hear firsthand about his journey, including the lessons he learned leading one of the world's largest investment banks through the 2008 financial crisis.

His advice to students? “Take shots on goal. The more shots you take, the more likely one is going to find the net.”

Read more about his visit and the lessons he shared with our Johnnies! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3TZZebe

10/12/2026

Before he became known as Metta World Peace, this Queens native played two seasons for and helped lead the Red Storm to the 1999 Elite Eight.

What name did he go by during his St. John’s career?
A. Ron Artest
B. Metta Sandiford
C. Ron Peace
D. Metta Artest

Drop your guess in the comments! 👇

10/10/2026

Three Sports Emmy® Awards. One proud Johnnie! 🏆

Congratulations to Anthony Ingrassia ’05CCPS and his Red Bull New York production team on earning three Sports Emmy® Awards! Their winning work includes a commercial unveiling the team’s alternate uniform, interviews with midfielder Emil Forsberg, and a moving story about Archer Carson, a young superfan on the autism spectrum.

Johnnies, help us celebrate one of our own! Leave a congratulations for Anthony and his team in the comments. 👏

Explore their award-winning stories: https://bit.ly/4AO604F

10/08/2026

Sometimes, it only takes one person to make a whole campus feel like home.

Who was that person for you at —a roommate, professor, teammate, or someone who became a lifelong friend?

💬👇 Give them a shout-out in the comments and tell us how they made a difference.

10/06/2026

Think you know ?

In Coca-Cola's “Happiness Machine” ad, a campus vending machine surprised students with flowers, extra drinks, and even a six-foot sandwich. 🥤🥪

Where on campus did the surprises unfold?

A. D’Angelo Center
B. Marillac Hall
C. Carnesecca Arena
D. St. Augustine Hall

Drop your guess in the comments! 👇

09/30/2026

Join us in celebrating an outstanding leader in the insurance industry! 🎉🏆

St. John’s University’s Greenberg School of Risk Management will honor Christopher J. Swift, Chairman and CEO of The Hartford, as the 2026 Insurance Leader of the Year at its 31st annual Insurance Leader of the Year Award Dinner.

Taking place February 3, 2027, at the New York Marriott Marquis, the annual event celebrates excellence in insurance leadership while supporting Greenberg School students and programs.

Congratulations to Christopher J. Swift on this distinguished honor!

Learn more:

The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University and the Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science Will Honor Christopher Swift at the Annual “Insurance Leader of the Year Dinner” on February 3, 2027.

09/27/2026

We know we’re not the only ones counting down… 🏀👀 Who’s ready for basketball to be BACK?

Drop a "🔴 ⛈️ " in the comments if you're ready for another legendary season!

09/23/2026

📈 is on the rise!

St. John’s University has earned its highest national ranking in two decades, climbing 14 spots to #137 among National Universities in the 2027 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges List.

And there’s even more to celebrate:

🏆 #6 Insurance — up 5 spots
📊 #33 Finance — up 12 spots
🎖️ #96 Best Colleges for Veterans — up 10 spots
⬆️ #75 Top Performers on Social Mobility
💻 Undergraduate Computer Science — up 53 spots

These gains reflect the continued dedication of our students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni, and the strength of a education.

Read more about the rankings and continued momentum here: https://bit.ly/4Awjxha

09/20/2026

We’re getting very close to that first real fall day on campus. 🍂

09/17/2026

Our Vincentian mission calls us to put faith into action through service to others.

Join the community for University Service Day as Johnnies come together to serve our neighbors, strengthen our communities, and live out the Vincentian values at the heart of who we are.

Whether you’re a student, alumnus, faculty member, administrator, or staff member, there’s an opportunity for you to make a difference!

🔗 Explore service opportunities and learn how to participate here: https://bit.ly/4hf8D6z

09/15/2026

What happened at on September 11, 2001?

As news of the attacks reached campus, members of the community sprang into action. Students from the Manhattan campus made their way across the 59th Street Bridge to Queens, where faculty, administrators, staff, and students provided housing, food, clothing, phone access, and support.

Just three blocks from the World Trade Center, St. John’s Manhattan campus was transformed into an American Red Cross Respite Center, providing firefighters, police officers, and other Ground Zero workers a place to rest, clean up, and receive a hot meal.

Twenty-five years later, members of our community reflect on those extraordinary days and how, in a moment of unimaginable tragedy, St. John’s put its Vincentian mission into action.

Read their reflections on the day that changed New York City, St. John’s, and our nation forever: https://bit.ly/4rdYxr6

09/11/2026

The passage of time does not diminish the lives, stories, and memories we carry from September 11, 2001. For New Yorkers and so many within the community, it is personal, a day marked by lives lost, families forever changed, extraordinary acts of courage, and a city that came together in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Today, we pause to remember those we lost, honor those who served and sacrificed, and hold close all whose lives continue to carry the weight of that day. May we honor their memory not only in remembrance, but in the compassion, service, and care we show one another.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸