Fisher News

WSJ Ranks Fisher among Best Colleges Students walk around LeChase Commons on the first day of class.

10/06/2025 - St. John Fisher University has once again been named to the Wall Street Journal 2026 America’s Best Colleges list. Fisher placed No. 310 in the national ranking.

Fisher Football Wins Courage Bowl XX Members of the Fisher football team hold up the Teddi Trophy.

10/04/2025 - In a milestone year for the Courage Bowl, the Teddi Trophy fittingly ended up where it started back in 2005.

Meet the 2025-2026 SGA Executive Board Members of the SGA Executive Board.

10/03/2025 - The Student Government Association (SGA) is back on campus and ready to represent and advocate for students on all aspects of life at Fisher.

Fisher to Recognize World Mental Health Day Students hold up signs promoting mental health wellness.

10/03/2025 - St. John Fisher University’s Health and Wellness Center team will be recognizing World Mental Health Day from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Dennis ’72 and Denise Tepas Commons.

Honorary Coaches, Cheerleaders Take Spotlight during Courage Bowl XX The Fisher football and cheer teams with honorary coaches and cheerleaders at the Courage Bowl Luncheon.

10/02/2025 - Before the St. John Fisher University and SUNY Brockport football teams face off during Courage Bowl XX on Saturday, Oct. 4, the annual Courage Bowl Luncheon gave both campus communities the chance to meet the honorary coaches and cheerleaders who will bring energy, courage, and heart to the field for this year’s game.

Panel Helps Businesses Build Resiliency Ken Glazer, Lou DeMent, Ilean Flaum, Marcye Bears, and John McClurg

10/02/2025 - This week, the St. John Fisher University Family Business Program will host a panel discussion, “Resiliency in Family Business: Learning How to Identify Risk and Thrive after Loss.”

Alumni Board of Directors Welcomes Nine New Members Members of the Alumni Board of Directors with members of the Advancement team at their leadership retreat.

10/01/2025 - The Alumni Board of Directors, which serves to foster alumni engagement, encourage volunteerism, and grow fundraising efforts, has welcomed a new cohort of members from across different Fisher decades.

Campus Ministry Hosts Candy, Art Supply Drives A pile of candy.

10/01/2025 - The Office of Campus Ministry is helping St. John Fisher University students host two donation drives to benefit children in the Rochester area.

Summer Stories: Effect of Water Quality on Amphibians Sara Miller uses a water quality probe, with nearby nets used to trap tadpoles and salamander larvae.

09/29/2025 - Junior Sara Miller, a biology and sustainability major from Chase Mills, NY, spent her summer conducting research to better understand how changes in water quality affect amphibian biodiversity and survival in local ecosystems.

Fall First Friday Lecture Series Kicks Off October 10 The quiet study area of Lavery Library

09/29/2025 - This fall, the First Friday Lecture Series returns with a look at the reopened and renovated Lavery Library. “Modernization and Renovation of the Lavery Library” will be presented by Melissa Jadlos, director of the library, who was also instrumental in the design, coordination, and reopening of the iconic building.