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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]