College News

November First Friday Lecture Showcases the Frederick Douglass Collection in the Lavery Library A image of Frederick Douglass from Lavery Library's archives.

10/19/2026 - Learn about the robust Frederick Douglass Collection housed in the Special Collections held at Lavery Library at St. John Fisher University during the November First Friday Lecture, presented by Julia Novakovic, head of special collections and archivist.

Rice Invited to Deliver Talk at Smithsonian American Art Museum

10/16/2026 - Dr. Mark Rice, professor of American Studies, was invited to give a talk at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC on September 17, in conjunction with the opening of a major new exhibition, “Much Here is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial.”

Internship Spotlight: Conn Gains Startup Experience at NextCorps Conn during the 2026 Fisher Flight Program in Charlotte, NC.

10/14/2026 - Brennan Conn, a junior marketing major, spent his summer working with Rochester-area startups, gaining hands-on experience and applying his Fisher coursework through his internship at NextCorps.

St. John Fisher University Partners with Community Organizations to create the Haudenosaunee Heritage Pathway

10/13/2026 - Fisher has teamed up with the Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester Museum and Science Center, and Seneca Art and Culture Center at Ganondagan State Historic Site to develop the Fall 2026 Haudenosaunee Heritage Pathway document.

Fisher Community Making Headlines A fall day on campus.

10/13/2026 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines throughout the year. Here’s a round-up of their recent accomplishments.

A Look Back at Family Weekend 2026

10/13/2026 - St. John Fisher University students welcomed to campus their parents, guardians, siblings, grandparents, friends, and more for the annual Family Weekend.

95 Employees Recognized for Milestone Service

10/12/2026 - On Thursday, October 8, St. John Fisher University recognized 95 employees for milestone years of service during the annual Service Awards Ceremony.

Kula receives BEE Award from Thompson

10/12/2026 - Fisher nursing student Mackenzie Kula is the latest recipient of the BEE Award from University of Rochester Medicine Thompson Health.

Fisher Introduces Minor in Artificial Intelligence Literacy A fall day on campus.

10/08/2026 - A new minor in artificial intelligence (AI) literacy launched last spring helps St. John Fisher University students evaluate AI’s capabilities, limitations, and societal implications as they prepare to take an active role in shaping its implementation across industries.

Pharmacy Students Attend First Service Trip in Kenya

10/08/2026 - This summer, three students from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy joined Dr. Lisa Phillips, associate professor of pharmacy, in Kisumu, Kenya to visit Maseno University and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).