BLOG: Local Food Movement Growing Big Time in Annapolis
St. John's College is featured for the efforts of its food service provider, Bon Appétit Management Company, toward local and sustainable food practices.
Greater Annapolis Patch, January 23, 2012

A group of local teachers attend St. John's College Executive Seminars in Annapolis
Georgetown Visitation Wicket, December 14, 2011

Annapolis President Christopher Nelson defends liberal arts in College Inc. guest blog
The Washington Post, December 2, 2011

Mids, Johnnies enjoy sword play: Navy and St. John's have more than one athletic rivalry
The Capital, November 15, 2011

St. John’s College, Santa Fe, Graduate Institute building (Levan Hall) wins LEED Gold certification
Santa Fe Reporter, November 15, 2011

Santa Fe President Delivered Keynote Address at Santa Fe Veterans' Day Ceremony
On Friday, November 11th, St. John's, Santa Fe, President Michael Peters gave the keynote address at the Veterans’ Day ceremony in Santa Fe, and emphasized the need for shared sacrifice amongst the people of the U.S. when it comes to honoring soldiers in combat and veterans returning from service. The Santa Fe New Mexican covered the ceremony.
Santa Fe New Mexican, November 11, 2011

St. John's included in Huffington Post's article,"Colleges For Visionaries"
Huffington Post, October 24, 2011

"College's Faculty Is Packed With Scholars, but Experts Need Not Apply"
New York Times, October 16, 2011

Remembering Martin Appell Dyer
Lawyer and fair-housing advocate was the first African-American to attend St. John's College in Annapolis
Baltimore Sun, September 19, 2011

St. John's tutor Andy Kingston shares his music, approach to jazz, and much more on Santa Fe public radio.
St. John’s College, Santa Fe, tutor Andy Kingston was a guest recently on KSFR Radio’s The Jazz Experience with Arlen Asher. They discussed Kingston’s life, approach to jazz, and much more. They also shared several recordings of Andy Kingston and his band. Listen to the program here (thanks to KSFR and Arlen Asher for sharing this audio with us).  
KSFR, September 12 , 2011

St. John's College makes the “Most Rigorous Schools” List
thedailybeast.com, September 2 , 2011

St. John's brings back student boxing club, dormant for decades
Baltimore Sun, September 1, 2011

Santa Fe President Michael P. Peters Interviewed in Forbes Magazine
Alumnus interviews St. John’s College, Santa Fe, President Michael Peters: James Marshall Crotty (SFGI02) wonders “is St. John’s College the antidote to what ails us politically, culturally, and educationally?”
Forbes.com, August, 2011

Santa Fe Radio Cafe features Salvatore Scibona
Santa Fe Radio Cafe, July, 2011

$11 million residential hall will allow school to house 80 percent of its students
Alumnus and donor Warren Winiarski was present at the cornerstone unveiling ceremony to commemorate the new building.
Santa Fe New Mexican, July 29, 2011

Salvatore Scibona: St. John's Was His Starting Out Point
The Albuquerque Journal North, July 28, 2011

St. John's College offers 'Life of the Mind' series
"College series allows students to stay immersed during summer"
The Baltimore Sun, July 7, 2011

A 'Sea Change' in Admissions
"...a guest post from John Christensen, outgoing director of admissions at St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, who shares some thoughts on how his field is changing."
The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 29, 2011

Salvatore Scibona: 'Where I Learned to Read'
Alumnus Salvatore Scibona (SF97), one of The New Yorker's "20 under 40" up-and-coming fiction writers last year, tells how a St. John's College brochure from a high school classmate changed his life.
The New Yorker, June 13, 2011

Bakersfield, CA television: Dr. Norman Levan honored by Santa Fe officials, St. John's College
Dr. Norman Levan (SFGI74) was honored in Bakersfield, California on Tuesday, August 23rd, for his generosity to St. John’s College. St. John’s Vice President Jim Osterholt presented Dr. Levan with a “Muchas Gracias” certificate on behalf of the Santa Fe mayor and city council.  
KGET.com, August 23, 2011

At St. John's College, Bookworms Discover Their 'Inner Athlete'
The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 2, 2011

St. John's College Croquet deemed a "sartorial marvel"
The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 29, 2011

St. John's College's Leo Pickens Gives Commencement Address
The Huffington Post, May 20, 2011

St. John's College dean encourages students to decide their own paths
Santa Fe New Mexican, May 19, 2011

Who are the most influential college leaders?
Blog: College Inc. (Washington Post) May 16, 2011

"At St. John's, a defender of liberal arts" - President Christopher Nelson
The Washington Post, May 13, 2011

St. John's treasurer Bronte Jones talks to University Business about sound financial management.
University Business, March 2011

"What will they learn?"
St. John's College is cited by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni for focusing on seven key areas of knowledge in their "What Will They Learn?" report.
American Council of Trustees and Alumni, March 8, 2011

"Speakers at House Hearing Assail Regulatory Burden on Colleges."
President Christopher Nelson discusses the extensive federal regulations in place for higher education.
Chronicle of Higher Education, March 4, 2011

Christopher Nelson is a national spokesperson for higher education.
Inside Higher Ed, March 4, 2011

Tecolote Program Inspires Teachers to Great Thoughts
Santa Fe New Meixican article showcases the Tecolote program on the Santa Fe campus.
Santa Fe New Mexican, February 14, 2011

President of Lynn University, a St. John's alumnus, revamps curriculum
In this article, "Ramping Up Rigor," Inside Higher Ed magazine describes the newly adopted curriculum standards at Lynn University, implemented by the university's President Kevin M. Ross, who was influenced by his graduate education experience at St. John's. The magazine discusses this move in contrast to recent concerns among higher education experts that adademic standards in colleges and universities have become dishearteningly low.
Inside Higher Ed, February 2, 2011

WBAL TV November 12, 2010

Arcadia the campus dog makes a television debut
WBAL TV got wind of the intriguing story of the Annapolis campus dog, Arcadia, (a.k.a. "Cadie") and brought out their cameras to get the details about this canine that "came with" a six million dollar donation that helped build one of the campus' newest dormitories.

Kiplinger's December 2010

Kiplinger's cites liberal arts colleges as good values
Kiplinger's cites liberal arts colleges as good values, saying that after adjusting for inflation and financial aid, the net price for private college education has gone down from a decade ago. The publication lists St. John's College among its top 100 best value schools.

The Capital September 26, 2010

"Our Say: Kurdish school's priorities have a lesson for us"
A Hometown Annapolis article shares an opinion about St. John's College's mission in liberal education: "St. John's President Chris Nelson addressed the question [of the importance of liberal arts] in his convocation address for this academic year. The practicality of a liberal arts education, he pointed out, is clearer when you see serious-minded people in a dangerous corner of the world betting the future of their nation on it."

WashingtonCityPaper.com September 17, 2010

Washington Shakespeare Company's Sarah Barker (A98) will star in Friedrich Schiller's Mary Stuart
From October 21 through December 12, Ms. Barker will take the stage in a play about the 15th century power struggle between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. In this article, Barker and her co-star Heather Haney, talk about how they landed their roles and even facetiously compare the female politics of the play with Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin.

Boston.com September 3, 2010

Luke Kirkland (SF04) and Robert Peckham (SF07) featured with their band "Marconi"
Luke Kirkland's music, developed over his years of travelling between Santa Fe, Boston, and other locations, reflects the depth and character of his adventures. He is joined by his fellow Johnnie, Robert Peckham, and a few other colleagues in the recording of Marconi's debut album called "Minutes to Manifest Destiny."

Newsweek September 12, 2010

St. John's in List of Top 25 Diverse Schools
Newsweek ranks St. John's College among the 25 most diverse schools based on "a broad view of related issues, including ethnicity, geographic origin, economic status, gender, and sexual orientation."

University of Iowa Press July 12, 2010

St. John’s Alum wins Iowa Poetry Prize
Lew Klatt, AGI'98, wins for Cloud of Ink: "The annual Iowa Poetry Prize, established in 1990, is one of the leading national poetry awards and is open to new as well as established poets."

The Princeton Review August 3, 2010

St. John’s College Named one of Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges in America”
Praised for its small classes, a supportive atmosphere, and a low student-to-faculty ratio, St. John’s College is again among the colleges included in The Princeton Review’s “373 Best Colleges in America.” The educational services company features St. John’s Annapolis and Santa Fe campuses in its annual college guide. Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges and two Canadian colleges are profiled in the book, which is The Princeton Review’s flagship college guide. The guide includes detailed profiles of the colleges with rating scores for all schools in eight categories.

My College Guide June 22, 2010

"Great Books Colleges: What It Means and Who It's For"
My College Guide interviews admissions representatives from St. John's College and Thomas Aquinas College on what sort of a student is the right match for this off-the-beaten-path liberal arts education.

The Capital June 23, 2010

New courtyard and more planned in Annapolis
Annapolis' local paper, The Capital,  reports on St. John's College's plans for renovations to the quad, a new courtyard outside of Randall Hall, and a garden on King George Street, to include a medicinal plants garden for the study of plants mentioned in books in the program's reading.

The Huffington Post June 1, 2010

Interview with Alumnus Kim Paffenroth (A88) on his book Gospel of the Living Dead
Alumnus Kim Paffenroth (A88) gives a personal history of his inspiration for his award-winning book Gospel of the Living Dead: George Romero's Visions of Hell on Earth (Baylor, 2006). He offers intriguing and unconventional answers to his interviewer's questions about the connections between his interests in Christian theology and the "living dead."

The New Yorker June 14, 2010

Alumnus Salvatore Scibona (SF97) is named one of "20 under 40"
In the New Yorker's most recent cover story about today's the most promising young writers under 40, Alumnus Salvatore Scibona (SF97) has been featured in a Q & A session, along with the full text of his short story titled "The Kid." The editors explain in a related editorial that the purpose of the article is to highlight young writers that they believe will be "key to their generation."

Listen to Scibona on KSFR (mp3)

The Huffington Post May 21, 2010

St. John's vies for #1 in a poll of "Top Non-Traditional Colleges"
In an interactive poll on colleges that break the educational mold, St. John's competes for the leading position with schools like Evergreen State College and Sarah Lawrence College. The playfully designed scale ranges from "Snooze" to "Crazy!"

The Financial May 17, 2010

"American Helping Georgia to Revive Traditions of Liberal Education"
New Gelati Academy at Grigol Robakidze University in Georgia models itself after St. John's College in pursuit of intellectual vibrancy.

The Capital May 17, 2010

"St. John's holds 218th Commencement"
"Bells clanged in the tower of McDowell Hall as family members and friends gathered on the front lawn of St. John's College for the 218th commencement at the 314-year-old institution Sunday..."

The Capital May 14, 2010

"St. John's College graduation Sunday"
Senior Matthew Kalkavage talks with The Capital about graduation, military service, and marriage... to another Johnnie. The Capital reports that he and other seniors are preparing for their commencement into a full future in the world outside of St. John's.

Washington Post May 3, 2010

"Some colleges are opting out of magazine's annual survey"
"A small but determined group of college presidents is boycotting one of higher education's little-known spring rituals: the practice of lobbying each other for better 'peer assessments' in pursuit of a higher spot in the coveted rankings compiled annually by U.S. News & World Report..."

Washington Post - College Inc. May 2, 2010

"Lobbying for a better U.S. News ranking"
Washington Post's Daniel de Vise says that a handful of college presidents, including St. John's College's, refuse to participate in a kind of popularity contest that increases college rankings with U.S. News & World Report.

Askwith Forum April 22, 2010

"Whither the Future of Higher Education"
Annapolis' President Nelson spoke on March 11, 2010 at the Askwith Forum, hosted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, on the future of higher education. Full video of the speech is available.

The Capital April 18, 2010

"Rite of spring: St. John's crushes Navy at croquet"
This year, as in most years, St. John's College's croquet team, led by the famous "Imperial Wicket," gave the Navy team a taste of true Johnnie sportsmanship with a win that would make any sports team proud.

The Capital April 11, 2010

"Johnnie-Mid Seminar breaks social impasse in Annapolis"
In one of several long-revered annual traditions between St. John's College and the neighboring Naval Academy, groups of scholars from both institutions gathered for a St. John's style seminar to discuss a student-chosen text and engage the bright minds from "the other side of the street."

My College Guide March 26, 2010

"Final exam? Not for Seniors at this college"
My College's Guide's blogger discusses the fact that at St. John's, students do not take final exams.

The Learning Channel April 21, 2010

St. John's Alumna featured on The Learning Channel
Alumna Leah Fisch, a professional reorganizer, will have her television debut at 10 p.m. Sunday, April 25, on The Learning Channel. Check your cable listings! Fisch will be featured on the show “Hoarders: Buried Alive!” For more on Fisch and her business, visit www.leahfisch.com. Fisch spent time on both the Annapolis and Santa Fe campuses.

Washington Post - College Inc. April 11, 2010

Washington Post reporter explores similarities between Johnnies and Mids
When Washington Post Higher Education Reporter Daniel DeVise came to St. John's to attend a joint seminar between students of St. John's and the U.S.Naval Academy, he found how much the two institutions have in common.