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Revision as of 11:43, 9 November 2004 by Saigon76nyc (talk | contribs) (Famous Alumni of Saint Johns)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Saint John's University (St. Johns,Johnnies,Redmen,Redstorm) is a private Roman Catholic university in New York City, with its primary campus being located in Jamaica, a neighborhood in the borough of Queens. St. John's University is known for its programs in the liberal arts and law.
St. John's University was founded in 1870 by the Vincentian Fathers of the Roman Catholic Church. Bachelors, master's, and doctoral programs are offered through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, the College of Professional Studies, the School of Education, and the School of Law.
St. John's University's main campus is an urban one. The campus is bordered by Union Turnpike to the north and Grand Central Parkway to the south. The university also has branch campuses in Manhattan, Staten Island, and Long Island (Oakdale).
The school's sports teams are called the Red Storm. They participate in the NCAA's Division I and in the Big East Conference.
Notable Alumni
- Cardinal Anthony Joseph Bevilacqua
- Hugh Carey
- Mario Cuomo - Former Govonor of New York
- George Deukmejian
- Felipe Lopez - Professional Basketball Player
- Chris Mullin - Professional Basketball Player
- Mark Jackson - Professional Basketball Player
- Malik Sealy - Professional Basketball Player
- Raymond Kelly - New York City Police Commissioner
- Charles B. Rangel - U.S. Congressman