Fisher News

Chris and Betsy Ullrich
Historic Gift from Late Fisher Alumnus Provides New Scholarship for Students Pursuing the Sciences
January 6, 2026
Lavery Library with iconic Kearney Hall and sunset as a backdrop.
Fisher’s Lavery Library Recognized with The Associated General Contractors of New York State Build New York Award
January 9, 2026
Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres ’18 speaks at Commencement.
Celebrating 20 Years: Executive Leadership Program Hosts Free Leadership Speaker Series for Anniversary Year
January 7, 2026
Fisher’s Lavery Library Recognized with The Associated General Contractors of New York State Build New York Award Lavery Library with iconic Kearney Hall and sunset as a backdrop.

01/09/2026 - Hamilton Stern Construction, in partnership with St. John Fisher University, has received the 2025 Jeffrey J. Zogg Build New York Award in recognition of the recently renovated Lavery Library. The award, presented annually by the Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS), is one of the most distinguished honors in New York’s construction industry.

Celebrating 20 Years: Executive Leadership Program Hosts Free Leadership Speaker Series for Anniversary Year Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres ’18 speaks at Commencement.

01/07/2026 - The executive leadership program will celebrate two decades of doctoral leadership with a free virtual speaker series throughout the spring 2026 semester.

Historic Gift from Late Fisher Alumnus Provides New Scholarship for Students Pursuing the Sciences Chris and Betsy Ullrich

01/06/2026 - A $4.5 million gift, the largest single gift from an alumnus, will provide a new scholarship for current and incoming students pursuing science education at St. John Fisher University.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing December Graduates Nursing students stand during the pinning ceremony.

12/17/2025 - On Friday, Dec. 12, 41 December graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing celebrated an early graduation and received their nursing pins, marking their official entrance into the nursing profession.

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.