Spring 2025 News Archive

On the Edge of the Cliff with Dr. Rob Rice Rob Rice with his dog, Walter.

03/21/2025 - “Edge of the cliff” is often used as a metaphor for a situation that has suddenly taken a dangerous turn. It suggests uncertainty of some sort, and can lead to success or failure depending on what happens next. For Dr. Rob Rice, a professor and chair of the mental health counseling program in the Wegmans School of Nursing, this metaphor came to life when he found himself on a cliff ledge with his dog, Walter, in 2019.

Register to Participate in the 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Showcase Logo: The 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Showcase - Celebrating Scholarship and Research

03/20/2025 - Registration is now open for the 2025 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Showcase, an event that features the creative and scholarly works of University students, faculty, and staff.

Rochester Academy of Science Grant Supports Student Research St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University student Abigail Garvey

03/20/2025 - The Rochester Academy of Science (RAS) awarded St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University student Abigail Garvey an undergraduate research grant to investigate the role that the gene and protein, par-1, plays in the development of the C. elegans male tail. A technique called RNAi depletes the protein levels in the cell so that errors in the worm’s developmental stages can be found.

Spring Alumni Receptions Bring Graduates Together Alumni gather for a group photo at a reception in Tampa

03/19/2025 - Throughout the spring, alumni have gathered at a series of regional receptions in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Florida.

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s Family Business Program Presents an Introduction to the Family Office A business meeting.

03/19/2025 - Through an Interactive Video, the Family Business Program Brings Together Two Experts in the Family Office

Innovation on Display during Entrepreneurship Week A t-shirt displays the definition of entrepreneur.

03/19/2025 - The School of Business at St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University will host a weeklong series of events aimed at sparking an entrepreneurial mindset during Entrepreneurship Week.

April First Friday Lecture Showcases Work of Golisano Institute Holly Brown

03/18/2025 - Dr. Holly Brown, executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, will showcase the work of the Institute.

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Introduces Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation A student makes a business pitch during the 2024 spring Entrepreneurship Week.

03/17/2025 - A new minor in entrepreneurship and innovation will help St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University students build the business skills and strategic knowledge it takes to launch a startup venture.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Brooke Eastman Brooke Eastman

03/17/2025 - Brooke Eastman, a media and communication major, is this week’s featured senior in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. She was nominated by Dr. Dougie Bicket, assistant professor of media and communication.

Show Your Cardinal Pride on I Heart 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Giving Day Students and Beaks at I Heart 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Day of Giving 2024.

03/14/2025 - St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University is set to celebrate philanthropy during the sixth annual I Heart 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Giving Day on Thursday, Mar. 20.

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