Founded in 1916 by the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph St Joseph’s University stands proudly in Brooklyn. This wasn’t just any college. It was a beacon of hope a place where women could pursue higher education. Initially named St Joseph’s College for Women it opened its doors to just twelve students. They had big dreams. They had a tiny gray building. But they had ambition.
St Joseph’s quickly expanded. Its first baccalaureate degrees were conferred in 1920. It opened one of the East Coast’s first laboratory preschools in 1934. This innovative program cemented its reputation as a leader in teacher preparation. The college even supported World War I efforts. Students joined the Red Cross raised money and sewed clothes. They were more than students. They were citizens.
Through the decades St Joseph’s adapted. It became coeducational in 1970. It opened a Long Island campus in Patchogue. It added graduate programs. It embraced online learning. It never forgot its commitment to service. Students faculty and staff participate in countless community projects. They live the university motto Esse non videri To be not to seem.
Today St Joseph’s University is a thriving institution. Its beautiful campuses boast state-of-the-art facilities. McEntegart Hall the university’s library was even named an Electronic Doorway Library. The Hill Center a stunning 40000-square-foot building houses a basketball court a dance studio and more. The Long Island campus features a new Student Center with a dining facility an art gallery and an esports room.
St Joseph’s has always been much more than bricks and mortar. It is a community. A legacy. A testament to the power of education and service. It’s a story of growth adaptation and unwavering commitment to its students and the world around them. This is St Joseph’s University a place where dreams are nurtured and futures are built.