St. John's University facts for kids
St. John's University is a big school located in Queens, New York. It's a private university that welcomes both boys and girls. It also has ties to the Roman Catholic faith.
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About St. John's University
St. John's University first opened its doors in 1870. It was started to help young people get a good education. Today, many students attend this university. About 20,069 students are learning there right now.
Who Leads St. John's?
The person in charge of the university is called the president. The current president of St. John's University is Rev. Donald J. Harrington. He helps guide the school and its students.
Where Else Can You Find St. John's?
While the main campus is in New York, St. John's University also has places where students can study in other countries. You can find campuses in Paris, France, and Rome, Italy. This means students can even learn abroad!
Sports at St. John's
The sports teams at St. John's University are known as the Red Storm. They are very active in many different sports.
Meet the Red Storm Teams
The Red Storm has 17 different sports teams. These are called varsity teams. They play against other universities in many exciting games.
What is the Big East Conference?
The St. John's Red Storm teams compete in a group called the Big East Conference. This conference is like a league where many universities play against each other. It helps organize games and championships for the teams.
