Students presented innovative business plans—including AI-powered platforms—at St John’s University’s annual competition on April 10. Ryze Studios won first prize among nearly ninety entries evaluated by alumni judges.
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a $50,000 scholarship fund at The City College of New York aimed at supporting aspiring teachers from CUNY institutions. The scholarship honors educator Evelyn Linares’ legacy while addressing teacher shortages across New York State.
Students at Yeshiva College are working alongside faculty on NSF-funded molecular biology research projects aimed at understanding diseases linked to gene expression. The initiative gives participants valuable laboratory experience while reflecting Yeshiva University’s commitment to integrating scientific inquiry with Jewish values.
St. John’s University has partnered with Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) to develop artificial intelligence tools designed specifically for higher education settings focused on ethics and academic integrity. The new initiative includes piloting these technologies over summer sessions before broader adoption next fall.
St. John’s University recently hosted senior leaders from Optima Seguros for an executive program focused on risk leadership within the insurance sector at its Manhattan campus. Participants engaged with faculty experts through interactive sessions covering emerging industry trends before visiting key financial institutions across New York City.
Students from Tobin College of Business presented diverse research projects at St. John’s University’s annual symposium on April 14. Their work ranged from economic studies to social issues impacting local communities.
St. John’s University’s Intellectual Property Law Center is expanding programs while celebrating 100 years of legal education excellence. New curricular offerings include courses on trade secrets and generative AI alongside an expanded Student Fellows Program supporting future leaders in IP law.
St John’s University’s graduate business and law programs have been ranked among U.S.News & World Report’s top-100 for 2026.The recognition reflects improvements in national standings for both schools.University officials cite this achievement as evidence of academic excellence.
Five City College of New York undergraduates have won prestigious summer scholarships or fellowships across fields such as biomedical education, political science, biology, economics/philosophy/political science triple majoring—and international studies—with programs ranging from MIT research internships through UK-based institutes.
Gabriella Muñoz from St. John’s University’s Tobin College has been recognized by the American Advertising Federation as one of its Most Promising Students for 2026. Her achievements reflect both personal leadership in marketing organizations on campus and service work off-campus.