College News

New Course Aims to Help Nonprofits Create Strong Workplace Culture Students in the Ed.D. Program discuss their work.

01/12/2026 - This summer, a new course offered through the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at St. John Fisher University will help organizations create a workplace environment that attracts and retains top talent.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Hailey Gunther Hailey Gunther

01/12/2026 - Each year, faculty and staff nominate members of the graduating class for “Countdown to Commencement,” a video series that recognizes the accomplishments of soon-to-be-alumni of the University. Fisher News Highlights features a student every week of the spring semester, as we countdown to the Commencement celebrations in May.

Fisher’s Lavery Library Recognized with The Associated General Contractors of New York State Build New York Award Lavery Library with iconic Kearney Hall and sunset as a backdrop.

01/09/2026 - Hamilton Stern Construction, in partnership with St. John Fisher University, has received the 2025 Jeffrey J. Zogg Build New York Award in recognition of the recently renovated Lavery Library. The award, presented annually by the Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS), is one of the most distinguished honors in New York’s construction industry.

Celebrating 20 Years: Executive Leadership Program Hosts Free Leadership Speaker Series for Anniversary Year Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres ’18 speaks at Commencement.

01/07/2026 - The executive leadership program will celebrate two decades of doctoral leadership with a free virtual speaker series throughout the spring 2026 semester.

Historic Gift from Late Fisher Alumnus Provides New Scholarship for Students Pursuing the Sciences Chris and Betsy Ullrich

01/06/2026 - A $4.5 million gift, the largest single gift from an alumnus, will provide a new scholarship for current and incoming students pursuing science education at St. John Fisher University.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing December Graduates Nursing students stand during the pinning ceremony.

12/17/2025 - On Friday, Dec. 12, 41 December graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing celebrated an early graduation and received their nursing pins, marking their official entrance into the nursing profession.

Fisher Finalists in the 2026 ATHENA Awards, presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Honored to be an Athena Young Professional award finalist.

12/12/2025 - Two members of the St. John Fisher University community have been named finalists in the 2026 Athena Awards presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Thibodeau Named NAMI NYS 2025 Educator of the Year Ryan Thibodeau

12/10/2025 - Dr. Ryan Thibodeau, professor of psychology at St. John Fisher University, has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) New York State.

Summer Research: Turning Risk into Readiness

12/09/2025 - Emily Wyman ’27 shares her experience in the Summer Research program.

Fisher Announces 2026 Commencement Schedule A graduate shakes hands with President Rooney during Commencement.

12/08/2025 - Next May, St. John Fisher University will celebrate members of the Class of 2026 during its 72nd Commencement.