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Please welcome the First Year Mentoring Summer Interns 🥳✨
06/17/2026

Please welcome the First Year Mentoring Summer Interns 🥳✨

What a time it’s been! ✨As we recap the 2025–2026 school year, we’re filled with gratitude for every memory, mentor mome...
05/12/2026

What a time it’s been! ✨

As we recap the 2025–2026 school year, we’re filled with gratitude for every memory, mentor moment, connection, and celebration along the way. From growth to laughter, this year truly gave us so much to cherish — and we had an absolute ball doing it all together! 🎉📚💫

Enjoy your summer, and get ready… because 2026–2027 is bringing even more excitement, opportunities, and unforgettable moments. See you soon! ❤️

It’s that time of year when we pause to celebrate and honor the students who make this work of student success so meanin...
05/05/2026

It’s that time of year when we pause to celebrate and honor the students who make this work of student success so meaningful. These individuals embody what it means to lead with heart, purpose, and authenticity. Their commitment to uplifting other within the St. John’s community—reminds us of the transformative power of mentorship to create lasting change.

Representing the E.P.I.C. Program, we proudly celebrate Stephanie Chao and Edward Flores. Thank you for the care, consistency, and even virtual support you’ve provided to ensure your peers feel seen, supported, and connected. It was an honor to recognize your impact.

From the R.I.S.E. Network, we proudly honor Monica and Jamour for their unwavering dedication to their peers and their commitment to building a strong, connected community. Each of you shows up as your authentic self and leads with care, intention, and purpose.

We are incredibly proud of all of our student leaders who were recognized. You continue to set the standard of excellence and inspire those around you.

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✨ RISE Spotlight: Jerielis Espinal ✨Jerielis Espinal is a senior Criminal Justice major at St. John’s University who exe...
05/04/2026

✨ RISE Spotlight: Jerielis Espinal ✨

Jerielis Espinal is a senior Criminal Justice major at St. John’s University who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and a passion for public service. A Dean’s List recipient, RISE Mentor, and member of both the University Honors Program and the Criminal Justice Association, she has consistently demonstrated dedication to her studies, earning recognition through the Scholastic Excellence Scholarship.

Through her investigative internship with the National District Attorneys Association, Jerielis strengthened her research and analytical skills while publishing her article, “Trucks, Trees, and Tribute.” She also had the opportunity to participate in the Alumni Insider’s View trip to Washington, D.C., where she connected with professionals and explored career pathways in public service. After graduation, Jerielis plans to pursue a career as an investigative analyst and continue her education with a master’s degree in Criminal Justice. We’re proud to celebrate all she has accomplished and excited to see her future impact ✨🤍

✨ RISE Spotlight: Jeriellis Espinal ✨Jeriellis Espinal is a senior Criminal Justice major at St. John’s University who e...
05/04/2026

✨ RISE Spotlight: Jeriellis Espinal ✨

Jeriellis Espinal is a senior Criminal Justice major at St. John’s University who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and a passion for public service. A Dean’s List recipient, RISE Mentor, and member of both the University Honors Program and the Criminal Justice Association, she has consistently demonstrated dedication to her studies, earning recognition through the Scholastic Excellence Scholarship.

Through her investigative internship with the National District Attorneys Association, Jeriellis strengthened her research and analytical skills while publishing her article, “Trucks, Trees, and Tribute.” She also had the opportunity to participate in the Alumni Insider’s View trip to Washington, D.C., where she connected with professionals and explored career pathways in public service. After graduation, Jeriellis plans to pursue a career as an investigative analyst and continue her education with a master’s degree in Criminal Justice. We’re proud to celebrate all she has accomplished and excited to see her future impact ✨🤍

🎓 To our incredible graduating seniors from RISE & EPIC: WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! ✨ You reached this major milestone whil...
05/01/2026

🎓 To our incredible graduating seniors from RISE & EPIC: WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

✨ You reached this major milestone while pouring into your fellow scholars.

🥇 To our First Gen Scholars: You did this without a roadmap but are creating a legacy, leaving the door open for those that follow.

This is a celebration of YOU and we are honored to have been a chapter in your journey. We want to express special gratitude to:

🪩 Our two student performances ( & ) for captivating us with their talents and spreading positive energy

🗣️ Our two student speakers (EPIC Mentor Aleksandra Powell & RISE Mentor Angel Jolie Barreto) for sharing their narrative with us and highlighting the positive impact of mentorship from both ends

🎤 Our keynote speaker () for reminding our scholars of the strength they wield and reinforcing the power of community

🫂 The St. John’s staff, faculty, & administrators, fellow mentees & mentors, loved ones, and everyone in between, who formed part of our graduating scholars’ villages

Know that YOU ARE READY and the world is waiting for you! đź’«

04/30/2026

Cami’s Corner (Episode 03): Finding Happiness in Yourself
Happiness starts within youđź’–
Finals don’t have to be faced alone. Ask for help lean on your people and use the resources around you! It’s a stressful season full of variety of challenges, emotions, and a conflicts. However, do not be nervous or discouraged. You’ve got this, one step at a time. 🫂

Graduation is almost here 🎓✨For our seniors, this marks an important accomplishment. And while their names will be calle...
04/27/2026

Graduation is almost here 🎓✨

For our seniors, this marks an important accomplishment. And while their names will be called at the graduation stage, this milestone belongs to a whole village. To the families, friends, mentors, and communities who poured loved, guidance, and belief into them—this achievement is yours, too! None of this happens alone.

Here’s to the journeys that brought them here and the villages that made it possible. 💫

This year, the First Gen Fellowship at St. John’s University became more than a program—it became a space for first-gen ...
04/24/2026

This year, the First Gen Fellowship at St. John’s University became more than a program—it became a space for first-gen students to be seen, heard, and supported.
Over 8 months, we unpacked the realities of being “First and Onlys,” inspired by Alejandra Campoverdi’s First Gen: A Memoir—from invisible responsibilities and the bicultural balancing act to the lonely hustle and breakaway guilt.

But more importantly, we built something together.

A space rooted in trust, vulnerability, and belonging.

A space where students could say: I’m not alone in this.

Through shared stories, reflection, and community, our students were reminded that being first gen isn’t a deficit—it’s a source of strength, discernment, and legacy.

This work is never about a single moment. It’s about showing up—consistently—to walk alongside students as they navigate both the opportunities and the emotional complexities of being first.

This is just the beginning. đź’«

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