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Revision as of 20:31, 26 November 2004 by 216.194.21.135 (talk) (→External links)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Saint John's University is one of America's leading Catholic universities – recognized for its world-class academic programs, rich student life, vibrant diversity, and Big East vitality. It 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, business, 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 St. John's 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 three residential New York City campuses in Queens, Lower Manhattan, Staten Island, as well as branch campuses in Oakdale and Rome, Italy.
The school's 21 sports teams are called the Red Storm. They participate in the NCAA's Division I and in the Big East Conference.
Notable alumni
- Anthony Joseph Bevilacqua - Cardinal
- Ron Brown, a United States Secretary of Commerce
- Hugh Carey - Governor of New York
- Lou Carnesecca - Legendary Coach
- William J. Casey - Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
- Mario Cuomo - Governor of New York
- George Deukmejian - 35th Governor of California
- Felipe Lopez - professional basketball player
- Chris Mullin_(basketball) - professional basketball player
- Mark Jackson - professional basketball player
- Daniel P. Tully - Chairman Emeritus of Merrill Lynch & Co.
- Malik Sealy - professional basketball player
- Raymond Kelly - New York City police commissioner
- Charles B. Rangel - U.S. congressman
- Bill Wennington - professional basketball player and author
External links
- St. John's University
- Official Red Storm Athletics site
- St. John's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
- The College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
- College of Professional Studies
- The School of Education
- School of Law