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.