Fisher News

Katie Sabourin promoting the effective use of the iPads in teaching and learning.
Sabourin Among Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educators
January 23, 2026
Leadership Excellence at Fisher in script bubble letters.
Leadership Excellence at Fisher: A New Chapter for Student Growth
January 23, 2026
Artwork by Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas.
Spring Gallery Show: Washed in Ruby Light, An Exhibition by Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas
January 22, 2026
Leadership Excellence at Fisher: A New Chapter for Student Growth Leadership Excellence at Fisher in script bubble letters.

01/23/2026 - This spring, the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership is launching a new initiative designed to help students grow as confident, collaborative leaders. The program, Leadership Excellence at Fisher (LEAF), is open to all undergraduate students.

Sabourin Among Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educators Katie Sabourin promoting the effective use of the iPads in teaching and learning.

01/23/2026 - Katie Sabourin, assistant vice president of digital learning at Fisher, has been recognized by Apple as a Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educator.

Spring Gallery Show: Washed in Ruby Light, An Exhibition by Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas Artwork by Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas.

01/22/2026 - This spring, the Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery will feature solo exhibition “Washed in Ruby Light,” by artist, educator, and activist Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas.

Closing the Gap in IDD Care: New E-Learning Program Empowers Primary Care Providers A healthcare provider uses a stethoscope to listen to a heart.

01/21/2026 - New modules equip NPs and PAs to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Vincenzo Perfetti Vincenzo Perfetti

01/19/2026 - This week’s featured student in the “Countdown to Commencement” series is Vincenzo Perfetti, a criminology major nominated by Sarah Mancini‑Goebert, director of pastoral care and interfaith engagement in the Office of Campus Ministry.

Seeking Nominations: Annual Accounting Awards Jennifer Agan named 2025 Accounting Rising Star.

01/16/2026 - St. John Fisher University will host the 36th Annual Accounting Awards this March and is seeking nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award, Alumnus of the Year, and Rising Star Awards. Nominations are due by Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Spirit of Identity Week Begins on MLK Day A group of students link arms during Spirit of Identity week at Fisher.

01/16/2026 - Beginning on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the St. John Fisher University campus will once again kick off a full week of programs and events designed to honor the many cultures, identities, and communities that shape Fisher’s campus.

Pharmacy Students, Faculty Attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting to Present, Network Members of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy participate in the ASHP Clinical Meeting.

01/16/2026 - In December, 22 students and several faculty from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy attended the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Meeting in Las Vegas.

Michael Curran Named Honorary Chair of 44th Teddi Dance for Love Michael Curran

01/14/2026 - Longtime supporter of Camp Good Days and local law enforcement Special Agent Michael Curran has been named the honorary chair of the St. John Fisher University 44th Teddi Dance for Love, an annual 24-hour dance marathon that benefits Camp Good Days.

Carnegie Foundation Selects St. John Fisher University for 2026 Community Engagement Classification Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Seal.

01/13/2026 - St. John Fisher University has once again been selected among the more than 230 U.S. colleges and universities that have received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.