Fisher News

Community Engagement Awards Honor Students, Faculty, Community Partners

04/23/2026 - The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at St. John Fisher University recognized students, faculty, and community partners during the annual Community Engagement Awards, held on Tuesday, April 21.

Perfect Score: St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing 2025 Graduates Achieve 100% NCLEX RN Pass Rate Wegmans School of Nursing

04/23/2026 - The most recent cohort of nursing graduates from the St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing has achieved a 100% first‑time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX‑RN), a significant academic milestone for the School.  

Fisher’s Second Chi Alpha Sigma Class Honors 87 Student-Athletes 2026 Chi Alpha Sigma Inductees

04/22/2026 - On April 19, St. John Fisher University Athletics inducted 87 student-athletes as part of the second Chi Alpha Sigma honor society class.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Dominique Lawrence Dominique Lawrence

04/20/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” series features Dominique Lawrence, a Spanish and film and television major. She was nominated by Dr. Meg Flaherty, assistant dean of students and Title IX coordinator, and Dr. Marina Bonilla-Conejo, assistant professor in the Department of Modern Languages.

St. John Fisher University Launches New Finance Concentration to Fully Online MBA Victor E. Salerno Center for American Enterprise building

04/20/2026 - The St. John Fisher University School of Business has announced the addition of a new finance concentration within its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, expanding academic pathways for graduate students seeking advanced preparation in financial analysis, modeling, and decision-making.

Coming Fall 2026: 9/11 Stair Climb in Honor of 25th Anniversary A logo for the 9/11 Stair Climb Event

04/20/2026 - This fall marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy that shook the nation. To honor this milestone, rising sophomores, Connor Brown, Cam Cook, and Tyler Hildreth are partnering with University administration, campus clubs and departments, community organizations, local businesses, and first responders to host a 9/11 Memorial and Stair climb at Fisher.

Fisher Students are Golden Again at RIT DataFest Gold winning Fisher team at the 2026 DataFest.

04/17/2026 - For the second year in a row, Fisher data analytics students won gold for Best Use of External Data at the American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest, hosted by Rochester Institute of Technology.

Second Annual Greater Rochester Teaching of Psychology Conference Held at Fisher Aerial view of the St. John Fisher University campus in fall.

04/16/2026 - The Department of Psychology welcomed faculty from area universities and high schools for a day of exchanging ideas and innovations in teaching of psychology at the Second Annual Greater Rochester Teaching of Psychology Conference (ROCTop).

Fisher Investment Club Travels to New York City for Immersive Finance Experience Fisher Investment Club visits NYC for immersive financial experience.

04/16/2026 - Over spring break, the St. John Fisher University Investment Club traveled to New York City for an immersive, career‑focused experience designed to expose students to the heart of the financial services industry. The multi‑day trip blended structured site visits, professional networking, and experiential learning, giving students a firsthand look at careers in finance while strengthening their professional readiness.

Fisher Pharmacists Connect with President of National Community Pharmacists Association Fisher Pharmacy students with guest speaker Kristen Riddle, president of the National Community Pharmacists Association

04/16/2026 - The Wegmans School of Pharmacy student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) recently hosted Dr. Kristin Riddle, national president of the NCPA, on campus to speak with students about community pharmacy, leadership, and the future of the profession.