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 […]
Franklin Desposito, M.D., medical director at The Center for Human and Molecular Genetics and professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, was the keynote speaker at the 68th Annual Mendel Lecture. The topic of his discussion was “Precision Medicine.” Precision medicine is an approach to patient care in which doctors […]
On April 22, Terry Finley, president and CEO of West Point Thoroughbreds, Inc., and part owner of Always Dreaming, the 2017 Kentucky Derby winner, discussed “Winning the Kentucky Derby: The Big Business of Horse Racing” with James M. Conti ’93, managing director of Goldman Sachs, at the event. The event was held at Battello in […]
There is a trend taking hold at Saint Peter’s University that has been dubbed “alternative spring break.” Instead of spending spring break partying with friends or relaxing poolside, many Saint Peter’s students have chosen to study abroad or participate in service projects. A recent example of an “alternative spring break” was a trip to West […]
“Everyone hold your fists out,” Col. Steven T. McGonagle, U.S. Army (ret.), instructed at the Distinguished Lecture Speaker Series hosted by the Saint Peter’s University School of Business and the Center for Leadership Studies. “Now, I am going to say a simple statement and you quickly make a thumbs up or thumbs down to show […]
The inaugural Saint Peter Day on April 10 is a chance to celebrate alma mater and give back. Gifts to The Saint Peter Fund make a direct impact on areas such as scholarships, academic excellence and our Jesuit mission — support that helps transform the lives of our students. In our inaugural year, a generous donor […]
The 6th annual Women’s Empowerment Day at Saint Peter’s University, hosted by the accountancy and business law department and the Saint Peter’s Business Law Association, was held as part of Women’s History Month, a month which celebrates and encourages the study and observance of the vital role of women in American history. There were women […]
Karin Farag and Unaisah Quazi, both seniors from County Prep High School in Jersey City had their heads down and were reviewing their notes. They were about to represent the Dominican Republic on the Commission on the Status of Women committee. The topics they planned to discuss were “The Practicing of Sharia Law in the […]
The Kentucky Derby is often referred to as the most exciting two minutes in sports. At the next Saint Peter’s Business Network event Terry Finley, president and CEO of West Point Thoroughbreds, Inc., will speak on the topic of “Winning the Kentucky Derby: The Big Business of Horse Racing” with James M. Conti ’93, managing […]
Former New Jersey Governor James Florio visited Saint Peter’s University last week for a forum and book signing. Florio was interviewed by Nick Acocella, publisher and editor of Politifax, and touched on topics from his book Standing on Principle. The event was sponsored by the Caulfield School of Education, the Guarini Institute for Government and […]
Jersey City, N.J. – January 9, 2018 – The Saint Peter’s University Board of Trustees today announced that the contract of University president, Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., has been renewed for an additional five-year term until June 30, 2024. Dr. Cornacchia is the 22nd president of the University and was officially inaugurated on October 20, […]
Jersey City, N.J. – December 21, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University today announced an Esports specialization for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the University’s School of Business. The specialization will provide the business skills and entrepreneurial edge necessary to succeed in Esports, one of the fastest-growing sectors in the sports and entertainment industries globally. […]
Jersey City, N.J. – December 14, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that it is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the country according to The Princeton Review. The University was included in the 2018 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 399 Green Colleges,” which is an annual report that evaluates […]
Jersey City, N.J. – November 27, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University is proud to announce that its Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) was ranked among the best in the state of New Jersey by NJBIZ readers in the NJBIZ 2018 Reader Rankings survey. More than 8,000 NJBIZ readers participated in this year’s survey, which ranks […]
Jersey City, N.J. – October 30, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that it has received a grant of $150,000 from Investors Foundation, a foundation created by Investors Bank in 2005 to support the communities that the Bank serves. The grant will help to expand and improve athletic and recreational facilities at the University. […]
Jersey City, N.J. – October 12, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University today announced a historic gift of $10 million from Joseph A. Panepinto, Esq. ’66, president and chief executive officer of Jersey City-based Panepinto Properties and a member of the Saint Peter’s Board of Trustees. Panepinto’s generosity represents the single largest philanthropic gift in the […]
Jersey City, N.J. – September 10, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University is proud to announce that it surged in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, which were released today. The University ranked highest in the state of New Jersey and 12th overall for Best Value in the Regional Universities North category. […]
Jersey City, N.J. – September 4, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that it has been ranked third in the state for lowest average student loan debt in a study titled Student Loan Debt by School by State Report. The study was developed by LendEDU, a marketplace for private student loans, student loan refinancing, […]
Jersey City, N.J. – August 29, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University today announced the creation of a Center for Leadership Studies. Recognizing that excellent leadership skills are essential in a wide array of professional fields, the Center will offer a rigorous program of academic, practical and experiential opportunities for aspiring leaders to acquire and develop […]
Jersey City, N.J. – August 27, 2018 – Saint Peter’s University today announced a Master of Arts in Communication and Public Relations, which will be offered beginning in the fall of 2018. The master’s degree program will prepare students for positions in the fields of public relations, advertising and corporate communication. Upon completion of the […]