St. John's University Law School Newsletter
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St. John's University raises $10 million for scholarships at annual President's Dinner
01 Nov 2025 23:07 GMT
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. President | St. John's University website
St. John’s University held its 28th Annual President’s Dinner on October 30 at the New York Hilton Midtown, raising $4 million for student scholarships. The event matched a previous …
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St John's University mourns longtime chaplain Rev Stephen Bicsko
28 Oct 2025 15:57 GMT
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. President | St. John's University website
St. John’s University is mourning the death of Rev. Stephen Charles Bicsko, C.M., a Vincentian priest who served the university community for over three decades. Fr. Bicsko died …
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Judge orders halt to alleged ‘inhumane’ conditions for Illinois detainees
06 Nov 2025 05:01 GMT
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 5, 2025 /
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A Chicago-based federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene requirements for migrants detained at an Illinois facility.
The court also ordered …
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St. John's University to host early voting; NY registration deadline set for October 25
16 Oct 2025 18:44 GMT
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. President | St. John's University website
Election Day in New York is set for Tuesday, November 4. Residents who wish to participate in the General Election must ensure their voter registration application is received by …
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Zohran Mamdani Transition Team
05 Nov 2025 20:04 GMT
The morning after his historic victory, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled a transition team. The 34-year-old democratic socialist, soon to become the city’s first Muslim mayor, has entrusted the reins of his transition to a group of …
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Vincentian Heritage Lecture highlights ongoing influence at St. John's University
01 Oct 2025 18:18 GMT
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. President | St. John's University website
St. John’s University recently hosted the Vincentian Heritage Lecture as part of its annual Founder’s Week, focusing on the university’s ongoing connection to St. Vincent de Paul and …
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St John's University surpasses milestone with over 200k living alumni
09 Jun 2025 16:43 GMT
St. John’s University has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 200,000 living alumni. This achievement comes even before the Class of 2025 officially graduated, joining a diverse group of alumni who have made their mark in various fields such as …
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Charles B. Rangel remembered by St. John's University after passing
28 May 2025 15:53 GMT
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. President | St. John's University website
St. John’s University School of Law is mourning the loss of Hon. Charles B. Rangel, a notable alumnus and former U.S. Representative for New York. Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum …
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Support group aids parent-law students at St. John's University
24 Feb 2025 09:22 GMT
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. President | St. John's University website
Riki Markowitz, a third-year law student at St. John's Law School and mother of three, has been actively involved in various academic and extracurricular activities. She serves …
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St. John's professor Jack Clarke reflects on decades-long support for law school
14 May 2025 16:34 GMT
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. President | St. John's University website
On a March evening, the St. John’s Law cafeteria hosted the 2025 Public Interest Auction, featuring a rock 'n' roll theme and a display of guitars and microphones. The event …