POINTS of PRIDE
An Educational Trailblazer
Heather Barry, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs, earned a spot on City & State’s Trailblazers in Higher Education list. The list features public officials, leaders of colleges and universities, groundbreaking researchers and policymakers, and other individuals in the world of higher education. Dr. Barry has been at the University since 2002 and previously served as associate provost, assistant provost for strategic planning and assessment, director of the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, and associate dean.
C-STEP Grant for STEM Students
SJNY has received a five-year C-STEP (Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program) grant from New York state. This competitive funding opportunity is designed to support undergraduate STEM majors, especially those who are navigating the challenges of being first-generation college students and those who face financial challenges.
Impact and Influence from Brooklyn to Long Island
Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., president of SJNY, was named a 2025 Long Island Press Power List Icon Honoree. The designation recognizes the most influential individuals for their commitment, impact and influence on the Long Island region, according to the presenter, Schneps Media.
Wearing of the Green: New Philanthropy Cord
Students at the University’s 106th annual commencement in May were the first to wear new green philanthropy cords. Marking the start of a new tradition, the green cord celebrates the student’s participation in their class donation to St. Joseph’s University. Members of the Class of 2025 who participated helped raise funds for the Student Emergency Fund.
Golden Eagles Baseball Team Performs Community Service at Corey Beach
The Long Island Campus’ baseball team contributed to the University’s commitment to social responsibility and serving others by helping clean up Corey Beach in Blue Point. Armed with garbage pails, rubber gloves and trash pickers, the team cleaned the beach, helping to revitalize the area for summer enjoyment.