In the spring semester, The Sustainability Council at Saint Peter’s University under a grant from the Independent College Fund of New Jersey (ICFNJ) hosted a sustainability competition. Students were asked to submit entries that related to the theme “Green is the New Blue: Creating a Sustainable Peacock Campus.” Alexis O’Callohan ’19, a biology major, won […]
Recently, Saint Peter’s University students competed in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, which is a competition between university-sponsored teams that produce a written and an oral report based on a business case study. Alexander Slawinski ’20, Samantha Irizarry ’21 and Leandis Cedeno ’21 formed the Saint Peter’s University team that competed at the local level. […]
Recent statistics show that 94 percent of the Saint Peter’s University Class of 2018 were either employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. The Class of 2019 has big shoes to fill, but with many graduates going on to work at Fortune 500 companies, attend graduate school or continue research they started […]
The Class of 2019 celebrated their last days as students and first days as Saint Peter’s University alumni during the John J. Delaney ’50 Alumni Reception in The Duncan Family Sky Room hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement. The reception, which featured a DJ, photo booth, food and drinks, is the first opportunity for […]
On June 24 at 6:00 p.m. alumni and friends will gather for the eighth annual fundraiser in support of St. Aedan’s: The Saint Peter’s University Church. Guests will be treated to a four-course dinner with wine pairings at Amanda’s Restaurant in Hoboken, N.J. Tickets are $225 per person with all proceeds benefiting St. Aedan’s. The […]
Tremendous advancements in data analytics and technology have transformed the way marketers reach and interact with consumers. This topic was the focus of the 4th Consumer Analytics Conference that was held at Saint Peter’s University in April. Esteemed guests Kevin Downes ’73, vice president of sales and operations at Staples; Don Sena, editor-in-chief/senior director at […]
Jesuit Novice Sebastian Tong, S.J., recently completed his Poverty Mission Experience at Saint Peter’s University. Tong, originally from Canada, was on campus for five weeks working with The Campus Kitchen, St. Aedan’s: The Saint Peter’s University Church youth group and at a local homeless drop-in center. His experience at Saint Peter’s has enhanced his Jesuit […]
Town and Gown is a collaborative effort developed by the School of Business at Saint Peter’s University and the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce in which students are partnered with local Chamber of Commerce members. The Chamber businesses provide the students with an actual challenge they are facing and the students are tasked with recommending […]
More than 100 guests attended “In the Weeds,” a panel discussion hosted by the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership at Saint Peter’s University, at which local lawmakers spoke about legalizing marijuana in New Jersey. State lawmakers are considering legislation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, expand the use of medical marijuana and expunge […]
This year’s Hearts & Minds: The Saint Peter’s University Scholarship Celebration honored two esteemed alumni, Niurka “Nikki” Mederos ’07, ’10 for Service to Community and Eugene T. Paolino, Esq. ’69 for Professional Achievement. The annual event brought a crowd of more than 200 guests to The Duncan Family Sky Room. The highlight of the evening […]
Jersey City, N.J. – June 5, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that it was selected as a finalist to receive a Seal of Excelencia certification from Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization that seeks to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. Saint Peter’s is among 20 nationwide finalists that were selected following […]
Jersey City, N.J. – April 17, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University today announced a master’s degree in industrial organizational psychology, which will be offered fully online beginning in the fall of 2019. Industrial organizational psychology, also known as I/O psychology, is the scientific study of human and organizational behavior and the application of that science […]
Jersey City, N.J. – April 15, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that it was selected as a winner of a 2019 Impact Award by Ellucian, the world’s leading provider of software and services built to power higher education. The prestigious award honors exceptional Ellucian customer institutions that utilized technology to produce a better […]
Jersey City, N.J. – April 11, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that WeiDong Zhu, Ph.D., has been appointed to the position of dean of the College of Arts and Sciences effective May 15 after serving as the interim dean since the beginning of the fall 2018 semester. Dr. Zhu also currently serves as […]
Jersey City, N.J. – April 3, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that Yvette Noel-Schure, co-founder and executive vice president of Schure Media Group and longtime publicist for Beyoncé, will address the Class of 2019 at the 128th commencement exercises for the University on Monday, May 20. Noel-Schure will also receive an honorary Doctorate […]
Jersey City, N.J. – March 18, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University today announced a Master of Science in Finance, which will be offered beginning in the fall of 2019. In conjunction, the University will also offer an accelerated program, which will enable undergraduates to obtain their master’s in finance in five years. The accelerated program […]
Jersey City, N.J. – March 15, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University will host an Esports Business Symposium on Saturday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. in Pope Lecture Hall following the University’s Spring Open House. The Symposium will feature Marc Williams, Ed.D., managing partner of WD | Esports + Entertainment, as moderator of three panels of […]
Jersey City, N.J. – March 4, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University today announced plans to honor two members of the University community at Hearts & Minds: The Saint Peter’s University Scholarship Celebration on May 3 at the Mac Mahon Student Center. Niurka “Nikki” E. Mederos ’07, ’10 will be presented with the Service to Community […]
Jersey City, N.J. – February 14, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that Ginger Gold Schnitzer, former director of government relations for the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), has been appointed to the position of executive director for the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership at the University, effective March 4. Over the span […]
Jersey City, N.J. – January 30, 2019 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that it has been awarded a $2.5 million 21st Century Grant from the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Student Support Services. The grant, which will provide funding over a five year period, will be implemented by Saint Peter’s Center for […]