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Countdown to Commencement 2026: Aidan Conover Aidan Conover

04/06/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” series features Aidan Conover, an inclusive adolescence education major, nominated by Dr. Kristen Driskill, associate professor of inclusive education.

University Announces Commencement Student Speakers Members of the class of 2026 seated in the shape of 2026 on campus at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·.

04/06/2026 - The 72nd Commencement is just over a month away, and the University once again utilized a campus-wide student speaker nomination process for the five academic-based ceremonies taking place May 8 and 9. The process garnered 50 nominations.

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Introduces Paid Residency/Apprenticeship Pathway for Career Changers Pursuing Inclusive Education A wall in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Building reads: A great education starts with a great teacher.

04/06/2026 - St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University has added a Master of Science in Inclusive Education residency/apprenticeship option for career changers looking to move into the world of teaching.

Suit Up: Career Services Launches Career Closet The Career Closet provides free professional attire for students at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·.

04/02/2026 - This fall, 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· students will have a new resource to help them prepare for internship and job interviews and other professional experiences thanks to the Career Closet, hosted by Career Services.

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation Military Friendly School silver designation.

03/27/2026 - St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University has once again earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation, recognized as a Silver School.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Andrew Beyler Andrew Beyler stands with fellow students holding SJF letters.

03/23/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Andrew Beyler, an inclusive childhood education and history major nominated by Kristen Driskill, associate professor of inclusive education.

Leading the Way: Doctorate in Executive Leadership Program Celebrates 20 Years Group of doctorate graduates gathered in academic regalia

03/20/2026 - Leadership is often described as the ability to influence and guide others. 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s Doctorate in Executive Leadership program has embodied that idea for two decades, preparing leaders who shape organizations and communities. The program celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026.

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Campus Community Making Headlines Dr. Anthony Siracusa, Dr. Melissa Bissonette, Becky Leathersich, Dr. Whitney Rapp, Dr. Joellen Maples, and Dr. Angela Clark-Taylor.

03/20/2026 - Faculty and staff at St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University achieve, create, and motivate through their work every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

Calling All Cardinals: Celebrate I Heart 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Giving Day Students hold up t-shirts from I Heart 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Giving Day with Ten Things we Love About 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·.

03/13/2026 - St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University will celebrate the seventh annual I Heart 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Giving Day this Thursday, Mar. 19, a day dedicated to celebrating all-things-91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·.

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Faces on “TODAY” Two 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· librarians appear on the TODAY Show for Read Across America day.

03/06/2026 - In honor of “Read Across America Day” on Monday, March 2, the TODAY Show hosted a group of current and future school librarians. Among them were two students in 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s graduate online library media program, Stephanie Rochester and Cheryl Rizzo.

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