Diversity in the News at Fisher

Fisher Community Supports Rochester Family Mission’s Holiday Food Drive A delicious thanksgiving meal of turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and more.

10/31/2025 - Several offices and Schools at St. John Fisher University are teaming up to host a campus-wide donation effort in support of Rochester Family Mission.

Fisher to Host First-Gen Week Celebration A proud first-generation student.

10/29/2025 - St. John Fisher University will celebrate first-generation students and alumni with a series of events the week of Monday, Nov. 3, in recognition of National First-Generation Week.

Golisano Institute Joins Effort to Mandate Disability Education for Healthcare Professionals Holly Brown

10/23/2025 - Dr. Holly Brown, executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, has joined the advisory committee for Project D.I.M.E. (Disability Inspired Medical Education).

Fisher Feminist Alliance Engages in National Leadership Conference in D.C. Members for FFA at a conference in Washington, D.C.

10/20/2025 - The Fisher Feminist Alliance (FFA) took its mission of advocacy and education beyond the St. John Fisher University campus this semester with a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference, hosted by the Feminist Majority Foundation.

One Week, Two Powerful Lectures Dr. Robert Audi and Dr. Mark Broomfield

10/07/2025 - This October, the School of Arts and Sciences will host two powerful lectures exploring intersections of social science and the humanities.

Four Events Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Fisher Fisher students explore Día de los Muertos through an interactive event.

09/15/2025 - St. John Fisher University will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events that explore culture, cuisine, and crafts.

First-of-its-Kind Continuing Education Curriculum for Acute Care Nurses Improves Patient Outcomes for Individuals with IDD A nurse comforts a patient.

09/08/2025 - The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University has launched an innovative, first-of-its-kind continuing education curriculum to help nurses deliver equitable care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

For Pharmacy Professor, Fulbright Brings Dream to Life Lisa Phillips (third from the right) with colleagues from the School of Pharmacy in Kenya.

09/03/2025 - How many times have you said to yourself, “If I only knew then what I know now,” or “I could never do that”? Those are thoughts Dr. Elizabeth (Lisa) Phillips has said to herself many times.

St. John Fisher University Selected to Join FirstGen Forward Network Logo: FirstGen Forward Network

08/29/2025 - St. John Fisher University is among one of 60 colleges and universities selected to join the 2025-2026 cohort of the FirstGen Forward Network, marking its demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.

Professors Launch New Effort to Support Fisher Urban Scholars Dr. Jonathan Shelley and Dr. Anthony Siracusa

08/06/2025 - Dr. Jonathan Shelley, assistant professor English, and Dr. Anthony Siracusa, assistant professor of history and community engagement, are piloting a new first-year program designed to provide additional support to students in the Fisher Urban Scholars program.

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