Fisher News

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.

A Purrfect Blend: “Cats and Coffee” Showcases Student Creativity Students from Comm 377 with Kris Weltman and Tracy Niemynski.

12/08/2025 - As finals week approached at St. John Fisher University, students had a new way to relax and unwind, thanks to their classmates in the Media Relations course who organized a calming, community-centered event, “Cats and Coffee,” inviting the entire University to take a break from the pressures of exam season.

Course on Buyer Behavior Connects Students with Local Businesses Students present about Lift Bridge Yarns.

12/05/2025 - Students in the School of Business at St. John Fisher University recently applied classroom concepts to real-world business environments through community-engaged learning projects in Fairport. Partnering with small, owner-operated businesses, students in Professor Amy Valente’s Buyer Behavior course analyzed customer behavior, marketing strategies, and store operations, then provided actionable recommendations to support business growth.

Back-to-Back Articles Explore Celebrity, Feminism, and Pop Culture Book cover for Women's Leadership in Popular Culture.

12/04/2025 - Dr. Michelle Laura Flood, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Media and Communication, recently published articles that explore celebrity feminism and pop culture issues.

Last Call: Fisher Flight Scheduled for Take-Off to Charlotte, Application Closing Soon Students with Chris Biehn in NYC.

12/04/2025 - Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Fisher Flight Program, a high-impact career immersion experience set to launch in Charlotte, North Carolina, from April 15–17, 2026. This annual experience is led by Career Services and the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement.

Fisher Hosts Workshop on Teaching Social Action Attendees of the Teaching Social Action workshop.

12/03/2025 - Earlier this month, the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement hosted a two-day workshop, Teaching Social Action, which brought together 15 faculty members from 12 regional institutions.

Fisher Mock Trial Teams Participate in Regional Competitions The 2025 Mock Trial Team poses with their award.

12/02/2025 - This November, several St. John Fisher University mock trial teams competed in the first annual Buffalo Bullpen competition hosted by the University at Buffalo Mock Trial Association and the Annual Yellowjacket Invitational hosted by the University of Rochester Mock Trial. Both are fellow chapters of the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA).