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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear St. John’s University Community,

From Humans of New York creator Brandon Stanton speaking at St. John’s and inspiring our own #HumansofSJU campaign, to Dr. Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw making great strides in his first year as President, the University made headlines locally, nationally, and internationally throughout 2015.

St. John’s University has an image as a leading Catholic, Vincentian, Metropolitan, and Global educational institution. This image was proudly presented by our many experts who were able to be a part of history and participated in Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States in September.

Our esteemed faculty’s expert opinions were quoted in hundreds of major local, national and international media outlets including Aljazeera, World Politics Review, The Wall Street Journal, NY1, Fox 5, The New York Times and the Queens Chronicle, among many others.

In this year’s Media Impact Report, you will see that the important work inside and outside of the classroom by our students and faculty has impacted our community and was covered by the media.

These media placements are equivalent to millions of dollars in advertising. The Office of Media Relations is proud to share these snapshots as highlights from this past calendar year.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth ReillyDirector of Media RelationsSt. John’s University

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2015 totals:

Articles: 9,708

Potential Viewership:

19,268,683,682

Ad Value: $17,823,532.41

University News

Articles: 4,817

Potential Viewership:

9,758,389,000

Ad Value: $9,026,509.83

Alumni News

Articles: 2,476

Potential Viewership:

3,442,834,682

Ad Value: $3,184,622.08

Faculty News

Articles: 2,415

Potential Viewership:

6,067,460,000

Ad Value: $5,612,400.50

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St. John’s University is regularly

featured in the media. Over

the course of the year, several

of the University’s events, as

well as honors awarded to

its outstanding faculty, are

highlighted by the news media.

Below is a selection of those

highlights from 2015.

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Times Ledger - St. John’s holds its 145th Commencement, May 23The 2015 Queens Commencement celebrated 2,200 students – the youngest aged 20 and the oldest aged 79 and over 700 who experienced studying abroad. Story

NY1 – John Conry as Queens Person of the Week, November 27Pharmacy Professor John Conry was featured as NY1’s Queens Person of the Week for his community work with his students that provides the city’s homeless with job services and healthcare. Video

NY1 - Big East Serves Day, March 13St. John’s students volunteered at Hillcrest Senior Center as a part of the first-ever BIG EAST Serves Day in conjunction with the BIG EAST Tournament. Video

Times Ledger – Dr. Mary Jane Krebbs Receives Award from National Catholic Educational Association, October 14Dr. Mary Jane Krebbs, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies at the School of Education, was awarded the President’s Medal for her 40 years of service in Catholic Education. Story

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Fox 5 – Move-in Day, August 29Move-In for 2015’s freshman class was featured on Fox 5 NY. Video

Queens Chronicle – Relay for Life Sets Record, April 21The 10th Annual Relay for Life saw 1,695 participants raise over $114,000 for the American Cancer Society. Story

NBC – St. John’s spirit squads featured on Today Show, March 13St. John’s band, cheerleaders and dance team were featured on the Today Show to kick off the NCAA tournament. Video

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WhoSay.com – Norman Reedus “Best Day Ever,” April 1 Chevrolet and WhoSay teamed up to play an April Fool’s prank on college classes. A St. John’s class was interrupted by “The Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus. Story

NY1 – Drug Take Back Day, September 27As a part of University Service Day, and in partnerships with the DEA, pharmacy students sponsored a drop-off station for prescription drugs. Video

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NY1 – Opening of Student Veteran’s Success Center, February 6St. John’s opened the Veteran’s Success Center, a place for student Veteran’s to come together and gain career service and tutoring assistance. Video

NetTV – St. John’s Students Make Connection on Cuba Visit, May 4Public Diplomacy graduate students reflected on their trip to Cuba and the people there following the ending of the embargo. Video

New York Daily News – Volunteers at St. John’s Are a Cut Above, March 2061 St. John’s students participated in shaving their heads to raise over $26,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fight childhood cancer. Story

NY1 – Veteran’s Day Celebration, November 10 The annual Veteran’s Day ceremony honored alum Jerry Ojeda, who helped formed the Student Veteran’s Success Center at St. John’s. Video

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NetTv - Humans of New York creator visits St. John’s, November 6St. John’s presented its own #HumansofSJU campaign to “Humans of New York” creator Brandon Stanton, who spoke with students about following their dreams. Video

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National Catholic Reporter- Joseph Sciame works hard to help others, appreciates his many blessings, December 22Joseph Sciame had a feature done on him by National Catholic Reporter following his reception of Knighthood in the Order of Pope Sylvester by Bishop DiMarzio. This is one of the highest awards given by the Vatican, and is given to lay people who have been proven to live exemplary lives. Story

NY1 – St. John’s Dedicates New Learning Commons, December 13The opening of the new Learning Commons in the Loretto Library, made possible from a grant from the Richmond County Savings Foundation, provides new technology and serves as a place for students to work together on the Staten Island campus. Video

Catholic News Agency – For St. John’s University, Affordable Tuition is a Catholic Cause, June 5In freezing the tuition for the 2015-16 academic year, St. John’s hopes that students who may not be otherwise able to afford college will be provided with the opportunity to achieve that goal at St. John’s. Story

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2015 marked the completion of

Dr. Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw’s

first year as President of St. John’s

University. His accomplishments

during that time were

highlighted by local, national

and international media outlets.

Below are some highlights of

Dr. Gempesaw in the media.

ABS-CBN News – Pinoy pride: Educator honored by Philippines Embassy, June 19Dr. Gempesaw was presented a plaque by the Philippine embassy acknowledging his commitment to promoting quality education for all. Story

Wall Street Journal – St. John’s University Moves on with First Lay President, February 13A new era is introduced at St. John’s as Dr. Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw celebrates his Investiture as President. Story

Queens Tribune – St. John’s is on a Mission to Achieve and Serve, April 2In his article, Dr. Gempesaw vows to transform the lives of students, one at a time, by ensuring student success from the admission process until the time of their graduation. Story

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NY1 – St. John’s Gives Back to Local VFW Post, September 26Dr. Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw and wife, Clavel, volunteered alongside student veterans at Queens VFW Post 3427 as part of University Service Day. Video

Minda News – Dabawenyo President of NY University Honored, January 13The Davao City Council honored Dr. Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw following his achievement of being appointed the first lay president of St. John’s University. Story

Capital New York – St. John’s University to Freeze Tuition and Fees, January 29In the effort to create opportunity for more students to attend college, Dr. Gempesaw announced the freeze of tuition, fees, and room and board for the 2015-2016 academic year. Story

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Staten Island Advance – St. John’s Strikes a Bold Blow for Tuition Sanity, February 3In an editorial following up on recent articles on financial struggles, the Staten Island Advance spotlighted the decision made by St. John’s to reduce tuition on the Staten Island campus by $10,300 annually. Story

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St. John’s esteemed faculty are

sought after by various media

outlets and on a multitude of

topics. Below are highlights from

2015, featuring several of the

University’s experts.

NY1 – Brian Browne, Government and Politics discusses the 11th Congressional District Debate on “Inside City Hall”, April 15 Video

International Business Times – Professor Anthony Sabino, Business Law, comments on Possible Merger Between Kraft Foods Group Inc and H.J. Heinz Company, March 25 Story

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Newsweek – Dr. Azzedine Layachi, Government and Politics, describes Muslim burial practices, February 12 StoryI

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The New York Times – Dr. Diane Heith, Chair, Government and Politics, describes how politicians benefit from polling in the same way companies marketing a product do., Nov. 30 Story

Huffington Post – Dr. Christopher Vogt, Theology and Religious Studies, Comments on Pope Francis’ Release of “Laudato Si” Encyclical, June 18 Video

Associated Press (via Yahoo News) – Dr. Elizabeth Brondolo, Psychology, Explains Reasoning Behind Vandals Targeting Confederate Monuments in over half-dozen states, June 26 Story

The Huffington Post – Dr. David Kearn, Government and Politics, Writes: 5 Questions for the “Bomb Iran” Caucus, April 6t Story

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CNBC – Dr. Jeffrey Nevid, Psychology, appeared on “Closing Bell” to discuss the psychology behind investment decisions, Aug. 25 Video

NBC Nightly News – Dr. Howard Abadinsky, Criminal Justice, shares his take on the famous Lufthansa Heist, which was featured in the classic movie Goodfellas, Oct. 21 Video

ABC7 San Francisco – Dr. James O’Keefe, Vice Provost for Staten Island and Professor of Criminal Justice, discusses police training Story

CBS Radio – Professor Glenn Gerstner, Sport Management, discusses resignation of FIFA President, June 3 Audio

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CBS – Dr. Ray DiGiuseppe, Psychology, Discusses On-Air Shooting in Virginia, with CBS Up to the Minute, August 27. Video

USA Today – Mark Browne, School of Risk Management, talks to USA Today about flood insurance following the South Carolina floods, Oct. 6 Video

NetTV – Dr. Jeffrey Nevid spoke with NetTV regarding adolescent social media use, Nov. 24 Video

Eater.com – Dr. Preety Gadhoke, Public Health, comments on the E. Coli outbreak plaguing Chipotle, Nov. 3. Story

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Deseret News – Professor Mark S. Movsesian, School of Law, discusses religious objections to vaccinations, Feb. 7. Story

New York Times – Professor Jeff Sovern, School of Law, pens an editorial for Deal Book on consumers giving up their right to trial in financial disputes, Jan. 30. Story

The Journal – Dr. Sandra Schamroth Abrams, Curriculum and Education, breaks down the layers of learning that occur in gaming and its benefit in the classroom, Mar. 11 Story

Wall Street Journal – Professor David Gregory, School of Law, talks labor law, June 30 Story

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Sarder TV –Joe Tufano, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, is interviewed for SarderTV, about his career featuring 30 years of experience in the information technology industry, Oct. 9. Video

Reuters – Professor Jeremy Scheff, School of Law, comments on the intellectual property battle in Cuba, Nov. 25 Story

Associated Press – Professor Jeffrey Walker, School of Law, comment on a rarely used military charge in the case against Bowe Bergdahl, September 7 Story

WNBC – Professor Larry Cunningham, School of Law, explains the retrial process in the Etan Patz case, May 9. Video

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Pope Francis visited the United

States for the first time in 2015.

As one of the leading Catholic

University’s in the country,

St. John’s expert faculty members

were recruited to provide

commentary and analysis leading

up to and throughout his visit.

Below are some of the stories

featuring St. John’s theologians.

For complete coverage, click here.

Aljazeera – Meghan Clark, Theology Professor, explains Pope Francis’ view on global economy, February 9 Story

Yahoo Finance – Professor Charles Clark on Pope Francis’ message for Corporate America, September 18 Story

Newsday – Theology Professor Christopher Vogt discusses the role of religion as an integral part of life, September 13 Story

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Asbury Park Press - Rev. Jean-Pierre Ruiz Previews What Pope Francis’ Message Will Be, September 22 Story

NY1 – Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter Guest-Hosts “The Call”, September 24 Video

The New York Times – Professor Meghan Clark pens Op-Ed on Pope Francis’ Global Effect, September 17 Story

NY1 – Rev. Bernard Tracey, C.M. to Take Part in Papal Mass at MSG, September 22 Video

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WCBS – St. John’s University’s Papal Address Viewing Party, September 25, CBS News Video

Fox 5 NY – “The Francis Effect” on the United States According to Rev. Jean-Pierre Ruiz, September 29 Video

Reuters – Rev. Jean-Pierre Ruiz talks about Pope Francis’ focus on Human Rights in Cuba, September 18 Video

Wall Street Journal Rev. Jean- Pierre Ruiz comments on Interfaith ceremony at Ground Zero, September 15 Story

KOMO-AM – Rev. Jean-Pierre Ruiz on Pope Francis in D.C., September 22 Audio

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