In addition to the generous donors featured in the “Family Philanthropy” story in the 2020 Fall issue of Saint Peter’s University magazine (pages 22-23), these families have also paid tribute to loved ones by establishing endowed scholarships that will enable deserving students to pursue their dream of a college education at Saint Peter’s University. The Richard […]
Contributed feature from Valeria Moreno ’22, director of marketing for the Saint Peter’s Model UN team The Saint Peter’s University Model United Nations (UN) Team participated in the 2020 YLAMUN (Youth Leadership Alliance Model UN) Conference and came back winners! The conference, which was held October 10-11, was hosted in Costa Rica, but due to […]
“For a better tomorrow…for my child’s future…to change the world…for justice for all…for my future… to be involved…to use my voice for positive change…because all votes really do matter.” These are just a few of the reasons why participants in this year’s New Jersey Ballot Bowl Kick-Off Celebration plan to vote. Held on September 22 […]
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 […]
Jersey City, N.J. – July 22, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that Thomas P. Mac Mahon ’68, member of the Saint Peter’s University Board of Trustees and retired chairman and chief executive officer of LabCorp, has committed a $5 million lead gift to launch the phased renovation of The Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. […]
Jersey City, N.J. – July 9, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that construction will soon begin on a new six-story residence hall, which will be located at 762 Montgomery Street near the University’s Mac Mahon Student Center. The building will feature comfortable suite-style rooms with 288 beds and a variety of amenities for […]
Jersey City, N.J. – July 6, 2020 – The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) has named Philip Sookram, assistant professor of accounting at Saint Peter’s University, an Ovation Award winner in the Emerging Leader category. The Ovation Awards were announced at the recent NJCPA Annual Business Meeting and distributed in seven categories: […]
Jersey City, N.J. – May 19, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University today announced that the Frank J. Guarini School of Business has launched a fully online M.B.A. program, designed to meet the needs of today’s working professionals and to further incorporate the most in-demand market skills. The 36-credit M.B.A. program will also continue to be […]
Jersey City, N.J. – May 7, 2020 – Saint Peter’s today announced that the University has instituted a tuition freeze for all undergraduate, School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) and graduate students in all programs of study for the 2020-21 academic year. Additionally, returning full-time undergraduates will benefit from a one-time Cura Personalis Grant […]
Jersey City, N.J. – April 22, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University is proud to announce that it was selected as one of 123 colleges and universities in the nation for the 2020 Transfer Honor Roll by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. This honor was given in recognition of Saint Peter’s dynamic pathways that […]
Jersey City, N.J. – April 2, 2020 – The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals/ leaders, has selected Cassir Bastien, project director of the Saint Peter’s University 21st Century Program, as one of NAA’s 2020 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders. Bastien was […]
Jersey City, N.J. – April 1, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution in recognition of the University’s demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students. Saint Peter’s will join a national cohort of institutions that have been selected by the Center for First-generation Student Success, […]
Event Made Possible Through a Partnership with Hudson County Community College and the National Society of Leadership and Success Jersey City, N.J. – March 6, 2020 – The Saint Peter’s University chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) has partnered with Hudson County Community College (HCCC) chapter to sponsor an event featuring […]
Jersey City, N.J. – February 5, 2020 – Saint Peter’s University and the Frank J. Guarini School of Business are proud to announce that the University has been accepted into the Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partners (ELP) program. The program was designed by Bloomberg to acknowledge academic institutions that provide experiential learning opportunities and innovative financial […]
