Spring Reflections: The importance of research

On the occasion of the release of our Spring newsletter, I would like to share some reflections by travelling back to our first newsletter in Fall 2016 in which I referred to one of my favorite quotes from Kurt Lewin (paraphrased): it takes a lot of theory to make a good practice. And travel back we must since I want to share with you, students, alumni, faculty, and friends, our most recent journey towards increasing relevance and rigor in our academic programs.

Read Katia's message by clicking here.

Professor Yevgenia Nayberg wins Sydney Taylor Silver Medal

The College of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that Professor Yevgenia Nayberg, Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Mass Communication, has won the Sydney Taylor Silver Medal for Young Readers for her illustration work in the book Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva.

To read more on Professor Nayberg and her book, click here.

On February 8th, Doo Wop took center stage in the Communication and Collaboration Commons during CPS's seventh Research Forum. Professor Lawrence Pitilli, Associate Professor, Division of English and Speech, proudly featured his research on the subject of Doo-Wop during the 1950's and 1960's.

Scroll below to see video of the band's performance.

The College of Professional Studies encourages students to look for grants and funding to support their initiatives in innovation and entrepreneurship. Starting in 2017, The College of Professional Studies launch a few funding opportunities and over the next year will look to expand them. We are pleased to introduce The Professor Sumitra Janorkar Shah Memorial Scholarship. Click here to read more on our new scholarship and CPS's Student Travel and Research Reimbursement.

Responding to the growing need for a new generation of leaders in the field of homeland security —and the professionals who will educate them — St. John’s University’s College of Professional Studies has launched a Doctor of Professional Studies in Homeland Security program, to begin in the Fall 2018 semester.

“As a wide array of complex threats to our homeland continues to rise, so too does the need for well-educated leaders with the knowledge, skills, and credentials to address this concern,” said Katia Passerini, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Professional Studies. “The Doctor of Professional Studies (D.P.S.) in Homeland Security was created to prepare individuals for careers in both the private and public sectors of the homeland security enterprise, as well as academics who will teach the next generation of security professionals.”

To read more on the program click here.

To apply, click here. Deadline is April 15th.

St. John's University is proud to announce the creation of a brand new International Film Festival which will premiere during the Fall 2018 Semester in Queens, NY.

The St. John's University International Film Festival (STJFF) is a showcase for new voices in American and International filmmaking.  The festival serves to celebrate emerging filmmakers, and to promote the cinema’s ability to inspire audiences, individuals and communities. 

The STJFF is an initative developed by the faculty of the College of Professional Studies. We invite you to visit our website to learn more and apply.