College News

Cavanaugh Reading Series Features Professional Dancer, Scholar Mark Broomfield Dr. Mark Broomfield (photo credit: Michael Kushner)

03/06/2025 - Noted scholar and professional dancer Dr. Mark Broomfield will discuss intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and dance during the annual Cavanaugh Reading Series at St. John Fisher University.

Dollinger Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from RBJ Dr. Marilyn Dollinger

03/05/2025 - The Rochester Business Journal presented Dr. Marilyn Dollinger, DNS FNP RN, emeritus professor at the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University, with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 Healthcare Hero Awards.

Loss Lecture Explores How Cell Research Informs Disease Treatment Dr. Jeremiah Zartman

03/04/2025 - Dr. Jeremiah Zartman, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Notre Dame, will deliver the annual Loss Lecture at St. John Fisher University.

Lavery Library Renovation February Update Cheery paint colors and bright lights create a welcoming yet cozy interior in Lavery Library.

03/03/2025 - A snowy February didn’t stop progress on the Lavery Library Modernization and Renovation Project.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Degraj Suberi Degraj Suberi

02/24/2025 - The next student featured is first-generation student Degraj Suberi. A dedicated and diligent scholar, he is pursuing a double major in physics and math, with a minor in computer science. Suberi was nominated by Megan Walker, TRIO Student Support Services advisor, for his outstanding commitment and academic achievements.

The Inner Game: Wellness Group for Student-Athletes by a Former Student-Athlete Fisher's field hockey team huddles during a game.

02/20/2025 - As a former undergraduate student-athlete, Stevenson University alumna Alyssa Gibson recalls a lack of mental health resources offered that encourage the success of student-athletes. When she joined the Health and Wellness Center at Fisher as an intern, Gibson’s goal was to combine her bachelor’s degree in psychology with her passion for sports.

Competitive National and International Research Opportunities Open to Fisher Students Zakiya Patterson conducts research in a lab hood.

02/20/2025 - Three competitive fellowship and scholarship opportunities are now available to Fisher students.

Research Grants Support Opportunities for Student-Faculty Collaboration Dominic Tabechian conducts research in Fisher's lab.

02/19/2025 - In the spring and fall 2024 semesters, Dr. Fernando Ontiveros, associate professor of biology, worked with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester on a National Science Foundation (NSF) Partnership for Innovation grant that helped fund a student research experience.

Ed Raby, Jr. Joins Fisher as New Head Football Coach Ed Raby, Jr. claps during a game.

02/18/2025 - St. John Fisher University announced Ed Raby, Jr. as the new head coach of the Fisher football program.

Fisher Launches New Degree in Human Services Fisher students engage in a discussion.

02/17/2025 - Next fall, the School of Arts and Sciences at St. John Fisher University will begin offering a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Human Services.