Fisher News

Chris and Betsy Ullrich
Historic Gift from Late Fisher Alumnus Provides New Scholarship for Students Pursuing the Sciences
January 6, 2026
A group of students link arms during Spirit of Identity week at Fisher.
Spirit of Identity Week Begins on MLK Day
January 16, 2026
Members of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy participate in the ASHP Clinical Meeting.
Pharmacy Students, Faculty Attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting to Present, Network
January 16, 2026
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.

New Course Aims to Help Nonprofits Create Strong Workplace Culture Students in the Ed.D. Program discuss their work.

01/12/2026 - This summer, a new course offered through the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at St. John Fisher University will help organizations create a workplace environment that attracts and retains top talent.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Hailey Gunther Hailey Gunther

01/12/2026 - Each year, faculty and staff nominate members of the graduating class for “Countdown to Commencement,” a video series that recognizes the accomplishments of soon-to-be-alumni of the University. Fisher News Highlights features a student every week of the spring semester, as we countdown to the Commencement celebrations in May.

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.