College News

Dave Chosen for Prestigious Academic Leadership Fellows Program Dr. Vivek Dave joins the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Academic Leadership Fellows Program.

03/12/2026 - Dr. Vivek S. Dave, professor and chair in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, has been selected for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Academic Leadership Fellows Program (ALFP), a nationally recognized program that prepares pharmacy educators for leadership roles in higher education and academic pharmacy.

Fisher Students, Campus Ministry Serve Charlotte Community During Alternative Spring Break Campus Ministry students during Spring Break at the entrance sign for Crisis Assistance Ministry.

03/12/2026 - A group of 37 Fisher students and staff traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina for spring break to provide service to several organizations. Led by the Office of Campus Ministry, this was the largest spring break service group to date.

New Grant Advances Study of Pharmacist-Led Home Visits in Primary Care Gabriela Cipriano

03/10/2026 - Dr. Gabby Cipriano, associate professor of pharmacy practice and administration in the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, has received a research grant from the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists, Research and Education Foundation for her sabbatical research focused on the role of the pharmacy workforce in direct patient care through home visits.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Mary Marrapese Mary Marrapese

03/09/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” spotlights Mary Marrapese, an economics and Spanish double major, nominated by Dr. Luisa Cordaro‑Mammano, visiting assistant professor and language proficiency placement coordinator.

Summer Academic Camps at Fisher: Registration Now Open Students in Fisher Business Camp t-shirts stand together in a classroom.

03/09/2026 - This summer, the Wegmans School of Nursing, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, and School of Business will host academic camps for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a career in nursing, pharmacy, or business. The camps are hosted by each of the Schools on the Fisher campus.

Fisher Faces on “TODAY” Two Fisher librarians appear on the TODAY Show for Read Across America day.

03/06/2026 - In honor of “Read Across America Day” on Monday, March 2, the TODAY Show hosted a group of current and future school librarians. Among them were two students in Fisher’s graduate online library media program, Stephanie Rochester and Cheryl Rizzo.

Alumni Remember Son Through Philanthropy The Health and Wellness Center provides resources about mental health to increase knowledge, decrease stigma, and teach coping skills.

03/05/2026 - A gift from two Fisher alumni has established a fund to support mental health and wellness for Fisher students. Through the generosity of Gary ’79 and Cheri ’94 Copie, The Jordan Michael Copie Wellness Fund has been established in memory of their son. The funding has provided assistance and support to mental health initiatives on campus that have benefited students, faculty, and staff alike.

Cavanaugh Reading Series Features Author Sarah Minor Sarah Minor

03/04/2026 - Writer and interdisciplinary artist Sarah Minor will serve as the 2026 Cavanaugh Reading Series guest speaker on Wed., March 18, at 7 p.m. The lecture will be held in the Black Box Theater at the Arts Center at Murphy Hall.

Fisher Partners with Global Digital Collections Management and Preservation Firm Historical documents and photos from Fisher Archives.

03/04/2026 - St. John Fisher University has joined JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services and will use the company’s integrated platform to support the management, preservation, and discovery of its digital collections.

Student Spotlight: Newcomb “Makes a Difference” in New Co-Op Position Isabelle Newcomb

03/02/2026 - Soon-to-be-alumna Isabelle Newcomb ’26 is adding one more experience to her Fisher résumé before crossing the stage this May with a new co-op position in the Employee Communications and Engagement Department at Wegmans.