St. John’s Hacks 2025 was a 12-hour, in-person hackathon held at St. John’s University on Saturday, April 26, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Centered around the themes of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Computer Science, the event encouraged students to apply their technical knowledge in a collaborative and hands-on environment.

Open to St. John’s University undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni, the hackathon welcomed participants of all experience levels. Teams of 2–4 students formed following the Opening Ceremony and worked throughout the day to develop original projects within designated tracks.

All official communication and announcements were centralized through the event’s Discord platform, while Instagram (@stjhacks) served as the primary promotional channel leading up to the event.

Designed to be beginner-friendly and accessible, St. John’s Hacks 2025 emphasized creativity, collaboration, and experiential learning, allowing students to build confidence while tackling real-world technological challenges.