College News

A Match at THE Match: Kicking Off Summer at the World Cup

08/11/2026 - This summer, St. John Fisher University rising senior Kelsea Socha and Dr. Katie Burakowski, interim assistant dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, got a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put on an international sporting event working at the FIFA World Cup Tournament at Met Life Stadium.

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Earns Full Accreditation from CAEP

08/10/2026 - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University has been reaccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Fisher Named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2026 Transfer Honor Roll

08/06/2026 - For the ninth consecutive year, St. John Fisher University has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing institutions that demonstrate excellence in creating and supporting pathways for community college transfer students.

Tickets Now Available for Alumni Weekend

07/31/2026 - Celebrate your Fisher days and reconnect with lifelong friends at Alumni Weekend 2026, taking place Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20.

It’s a Three-Peat: Fisher is Top Winner in Higher Education Categories in 2026 RBJ Reader Rankings for Third-Straight Year

07/29/2026 - For the third year in a row, St. John Fisher University was named the top winner in all three higher education categories in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2026 Reader Rankings.

Gift to Support Innovation and Growth in the School of Business The winners of the 2025 Fish Tank business plan competition during Entrepreneurship Week.

07/27/2026 - St. John Fisher University business students will benefit from additional professional development opportunities thanks to a generous gift from Fisher alumna Cheryl Yawman ’86 and her husband, Philip Yawman, member of the Board of Trustees and outgoing Board chair.

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Partners with CARE Down Syndrome to Offer Continuing Education Credit for Nurses

07/16/2026 - New offering expands access to specialized nursing education to improve care for adults with Down syndrome.

Brown to be Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing Holly Brown

07/14/2026 - Dr. Holly Brown, executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University, has been selected to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

#Fisher2026: From Intern to International Tax Associate Jason Weng at the KPMG offices in Philadelphia.

07/14/2026 - Jason Weng walked the stage in May knowing where he was headed shortly after graduating from Fisher, a full-time role as an international tax associate at KPMG’s Philadelphia office.

Fisher to Host Annual Career Fair Group of students meeting with employers at the Career Fair.

07/14/2026 - St. John Fisher University will host the annual Career Fair on Thursday, September 24, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse. This University-wide event provides students with an opportunity to seek part-time or seasonal employment, internships, and full-time career opportunities for life after Fisher. Employers interested in participating are now invited to register.