Coronavirus, COVID-19 may have stopped a lot from happening over the summer, but one thing it didn’t impact was the STEM Transformative Experiences (TREX) Program (National Foundation Award HSI Award #1832464) at Saint Peter’s University. “Coronavirus didn’t slow us down- we found new and unique ways to carry out our mission regardless of the circumstances […]
Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., president of Saint Peter’s University, recently appeared remotely on Think Tank with Steve Adubato. During the segment Dr. Cornacchia discussed the importance of the 2020 election to the nation, the impact of the coronavirus, COVID-19 public health crisis on higher education and the need for collaboration as well as competition between colleges […]
Gineen K. Abuali ’21, recipient of the PNC Barry Gillman Memorial Scholarship for Humanitarian Service 2019-20, was recently profiled by the Independent College Fund of New Jersey (ICFNJ) in the organization’s Annual Report, a yearly publication designed to share stories of student and program success. The profile is below, but the complete report can be […]
In the words of Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., president of Saint Peter’s University, “We will get through the havoc COVID-19 has wrought because our purpose and reason for being is guided by Ignatian values and principles. Cura personalis, ‘care for the whole person,’ has been our North Star throughout this healthcare crisis.” Acts of cura […]
After months of preparation, a select group of Saint Peter’s University students participated in the Sixth Annual Saint Peter’s University Shark Tank Pitch Competition. Organized by the Ignite Institute at Saint Peter’s University, in conjunction with the Frank J. Guarini School of Business and sponsored by The Provident Bank Foundation and The Pechter Foundation, students […]
The spring 2020 semester marked the beginning of a partnership between the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership at Saint Peter’s University and the Fox Scholars Program. The Fox Scholars Program is designed to provide students with real-life public-sector experience and advice through mentorship and networking opportunities, with the goal of facilitating knowledge of and […]
Brigid D’Souza, assistant professor of accountancy and business law at the Frank J. Guarini School of Business, recently wrote this opinion piece, which garnered coverage by media outlets across the nation. The editorial highlights the grit that can be found in Saint Peter’s students and how the experience with coronavirus, COVID-19 will make them stronger […]
At Jesuit institutions, faculty and staff are tasked with bringing the core Jesuit values to life for their students. Examples of these values include cura personalis, a Latin phrase meaning care for the whole person, and the tenet of being ‘men and women for and with others.’ There are many ways to accomplish this goal […]
John Johnson, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at Saint Peter’s University, recently served as a guest on the program Think Tank with Steve Adubato. The conversation focused on white supremacy and race relations in our nation today. The interview will be airing through March 31 on NJTV, Thirteen and WHYY.
Ginger Gold Schnitzer, executive director of the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership, recently appeared as a guest on the program State of Affairs with Steve Adubato. During the segment Gold Schnitzer discussed the programming that was hosted by the Guarini Institute during the fall semester at Saint Peter’s University, particularly an event, titled “The […]
Jersey City, N.J. – October 9, 2020 – Saint Peter’s is proud to announce the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The program was developed in response to the high demand for expertise in AI and machine learning languages in a variety […]
Jersey City, N.J. – September 21, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University and the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership today announced that the University will host the 2020 New Jersey Ballot Bowl Kick-Off Celebration virtually on Voter Registration Day – Tuesday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m. The New Jersey Ballot Bowl is an annual statewide […]
Jersey City, N.J. – September 14, 2020 – Saint Peter’s is proud to announce that Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., president of the University, was named to the 2020 NJBIZ Education Power 50 list. The NJBIZ Education Power 50 list profiles leaders at education institutions who are “responsible for managing [education] organizations, making policies that directly […]
Jersey City, N.J. – September 14, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University is proud to announce that it was ranked highest in the state of New Jersey and 11th overall for best value in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings in the Regional Universities North category. The University also remains among the top 100 […]
Jersey City, N.J. – September 1, 2020 – Saint Peter’s today announced that the University has been awarded a $1.3 million federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The TRIO SSS is a competitive grant, which awards funds to institutions to provide opportunities for academic development, to assist students […]
Jersey City, N.J. – August 31, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University today announced a partnership with the investment management company, Lord Abbett, to support the launch of the University’s first Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). Students will have the opportunity to take stock market simulations to the next level by investing $50,000 in funding, which […]
Rebrand Central // Media Toolkit Jersey City, N.J. – August 25, 2020 – The Saint Peter’s University athletics department is excited to unveil a revamped visual identity and branding platform today ahead of the start of the 2020-21 academic year. Comprised of a revamped branding package that incorporates a fresh take on the peacock mascot logos, a brand-new […]
Jersey City, N.J. – August 10, 2020 – Saint Peter’s today announced that 21 University students were named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) 2019-20 Esports All-Academic Team. Christian Bailey ’22, Kevin Dang ’23, Daniel Dominguez ’22, Gerald Gabriel Gabinete ’21, Jazmine Galang ’23, George Grioli ’21, Diego Herrer ’21, Nudkitinon Kothisen ’23, James […]
Jersey City, N.J. – July 29, 2020 – Saint Peter’s is proud to announce that the Frank J. Guarini School of Business has entered a partnership with IBM to develop an IBM Skills Academy on the University’s campus. An IBM Skills Academy is a training and certification program designed for academia, which helps university faculty […]
Jersey City, N.J. – July 22, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that Ginger Gold Schnitzer, executive director for the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership at Saint Peter’s, has been appointed to serve as the director of the master’s program in public administration at the University, which will now be run in conjunction […]