College News

09/02/2025 - When Zy-Kerra Carmichael toured St. John Fisher University with her classmates she thought she was simply enjoying a day away from high school. She didn’t know it was setting her on her future academic path. After the tour, she felt that Fisher was the place for her.

09/01/2025 - On Wednesday, Aug. 27, members of the St. John Fisher University community gathered to celebrate the philanthropic generosity that helped shape the Lavery Library Modernization and Renovation Project.

08/30/2025 - More than 70 first-year students from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy’s campus and online pathways received their white coats during an annual ceremony that marks the official start of their pharmacy education. The ceremony was held on Friday, Aug.29, following a week of immersion and orientation for students.

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.

08/29/2025 - The Center for Nonprofit Leadership at St. John Fisher University has opened enrollment for two courses aimed at helping nonprofit professionals strengthen their leadership and organizational skills.

08/28/2025 - St. John Fisher University was named to the Forbes 2026 America’s Top Colleges list. This list recognizes the top U.S. colleges that have demonstrated impressive graduation rates, high graduate salaries, and great outcomes for low-income students.

08/25/2025 - For the eighth consecutive year, St. John Fisher University’s Fisher Dining Services has maintained the No. 1 spot as the Best College Food in New York, according to Niche.com’s 2026 rankings. Fisher’s residence halls also earned the No. 1 ranking for Best College Dorms in New York.

08/25/2025 - It’s an issue facing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the region, state, and nation: prolonged hospital stays – sometimes for months, or even years – are emotionally-stressful and can often lead to new health challenges due to inactivity and restricted environments.

08/22/2025 - Students in the Sport Cultures Abroad course spent the first few weeks of summer traveling throughout Europe to learn about sport and entertainment in Germany and the Czech Republic.

08/22/2025 - St. John Fisher University is among the 150 best colleges in the Northeast according to The Princeton Review.