News & Publications
St. John's In the News
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."
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.
Previous "In the News" Articles
- My College Guide blogger surprised: No final exams at St. John's?
(My College Guide's Blog, March, 2010) - Mitchell Gallery's Grand Tour exhibit featured in radio interview (MP3)
(WNAV Radio, March 8, 2010) - St. John's Noted in Baltimore Examiner Article
(Baltimore Examiner, March 24, 2010) - Graduate Institute Alumnus, Creator of Tulane's "Aristotle in New Orleans" debate project, featured in Newspaper Article
(Tulane University, November 19, 2009) - Johnnie profiled in an article on the demands on medical residents
(Washington Post, March 18, 2010) - "What they're studying at St. John's"
(Boston.com, March 11, 2010) - Johnnie Filmmaker Featured in Austin Chronicle
(The Austin Chronicle, March, 2010) - Alumnus Eugene Shaw profiled in Cleveland Plain Dealer
(Cleveland.com, March 06, 2010) - St. John's College Tutor quoted in TIME article on China's view of the US
(TIME Magazine, February, 2010) - Annapolis has a significant place in Black History
(Washington Post, February, 2010) - St. John's alumnus Aaron MacLean ('03) profiled in magazine
(Marines.mil, February, 2010) - Photos of St. John's College alumnus Aaron Maclean ('03) in Afghanistan (photos 17 and 20)
(Washington Post, February, 2010) - Shimer College Professor Steve Werlin (A85) was interviewed by Chicago Public Radio on his work in Haiti
(Chicago Public Radio, February, 2010) - News from Steve Werlin, Alumnus in Haiti
(Blog, January, 2010) - WNAV radio interview with Bronté Jones and Rev. Mishael E. Miller
(Radio Interview WNAV, January, 2010) - The Kings hold court for 40-plus years: A cappella gospel group moved by faith, music
(The Capital, January 17, 2010) - Concert, seminars begin MLK celebrations: Kick off month of events honoring King
(The Capital, January 10, 2010) - St. John's College gets $1.7M grant
(The Capital, December 28, 2009) - 'Meet the Authors' event tomorrow helps assist needy St. John's students
(The Capital, November 14, 2009) - Rowing clubs to rumble on the water: Johnnies to take on Annapolis Rowing Club in annual regatta
(The Capital, November 06, 2009) - Arguing to Death
(Economist, December, 2009) - NMSU professor awarded for book on Domenici legacy
(Las Cruces Sun-News, January 13, 2010) - Lansing Town Talk: A wicket-good collegiate champion in our midst
(Ithaca Journal, December 16, 2009) - Christopher Nelson discusses a liberal arts education on Connecticut Public Radio.
(November 19, 2009) - St. John’s Book and Author event featured on WNAV radio
(November 9, 2009) - Santa Fe Alumnus Elected Mayor of Annapolis
(The Capital, November 9, 2009) - St. John's alumnus featured in Chronicle of Higher Education
(October 18, 2009) - BVG member Jill Cooper Udall named to President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.
(Albuquerque Journal, November 3, 2009) - St. John's mentioned in Washington Post article on student life
(Washington Post, October 18, 2009) - Amid downturn, families weigh
liberal arts degree more carefully
Santa Fe New Mexican
(August 28, 2009) - An Education Debate for the Books
Washington Post
(August 27, 2009) - St. John's Sophomore Featured in New York Times Blog
(August 3, 2009) - Annapolis president Christopher Nelson
quoted in "Send in the Wolf"
Inside Higher Ed
(July 30, 2009) - Google Books or Great Books?
The enduring value of the Republic of Letters, in all its forms
The London Times Online
(July 22, 2009) - Art Groups Are
Down But Not Out
The Capital
(June 2009) - For a Johnnie and Mid:
It's An Annapolis
Love Story
The Capital
(May 2009) - St. John's Commencement
The Capital
(May 2009) - President Mike Peters on St. John's and the Economy
Santa Fe New Mexican
April 19, 2009 - St. John's Oral Exams: A test of knowledge and nerves
The Capital
(April 2009) - St. John's College Slashes Its Budget
Albuquerque Journal North
(April 13, 2009) - Santa Fean Article Features
President Mike Peters
April/May 2009 Santa Fean - Alumnus Wins Fiction Award
(March 18, 2009) - St. John's Seminars on"Letter from a Birmingham Jail" A Success
The Capital
(January 2009) - Interview with Roger Martin, author of Racing Odysseus:
A College President Becomes a Freshman Again
WAMC Public Radio
(November 2008) - St. John's feels less economic impact
than other private colleges
Santa Fe New Mexican
(November 15, 2008) - St. John's Alum is National
Book Award Finalist
National Public Radio
(November 15, 2008) - "Learning for Everyone"
Wall Street Journal
(November 10, 2008) - College Rankings in US News and World Report
As discussed by Santa Fe President Mike Peters on KSFR
(September 17, 2008) - St. John's Wins Mention in
National Associated Press Article
(September 2, 2008) - "A President Becomes An Undergraduate"
Inside Higher Education
(August 29, 2008) - Tutor Patricia Greer to teach in Iraq
Santa Fe New Mexican
(August 9, 2008)
Read her blog. - Finding balance: St. John's
students out of the classroom
and into the community.
Santa Fe New Mexican
(August 4, 2008) - "Capital Campaign a Success"
Santa Fe President Mike Peters' Interview on KSFR
(July 16, 2008) - St. John's: "One College
That's Getting It Right"
firstthings.com
(May 16, 2008)

