Fisher News

Lavery Library Modernization Project Receives Four Gifts Totaling Nearly $1M New tables and chairs outfit the second floor of Lavery Library.

07/10/2025 - Four gifts totaling nearly $1 million will furnish and name study spaces, lounge areas, and offices in the newly modernized Lavery Library at St. John Fisher University, scheduled to open this fall.

Two Teams from the Wegmans School of Nursing Win First Place at Regional Conference Members of the Wegmans School of Nursing at the nursing research conference.

07/09/2025 - Two groups of scholars from the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University earned first place for their poster presentations at the Eastern Nursing Research Society’s Scientific Sessions.

Fisher Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

07/08/2025 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Spring 2025 semester, which includes more than 1,400 undergraduate students.

St. John Fisher University Receives Reaccreditation from Middle States Commission An aerial view of St. John Fisher University in the fall.

07/07/2025 - St. John Fisher University has received reaccreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), affirmation of Fisher’s commitment to delivering transformational educational experiences in a collaborative and inclusive learning community. The Commission reaffirmed Fisher’s accreditation at its June 2025 meeting.

#Fisher2025: Alumna to Continue Biochemical Research in Ph.D. Program Emma Cooper holds her field hockey stick.

07/03/2025 - This fall, new alumna Emma Cooper will begin studies in the biochemistry and molecular biology doctoral program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

In Guatemala, Students Engage in Medical Mission Students from Wegmans School of Pharmacy with volunteers from Hope 4 Kids International in Guatemala.

07/02/2025 - In late May, a group of students and faculty from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher University traveled to Guatemala to volunteer with Hope 4 Kids International.

Fisher Again Named Military Friendly School Seal: Military Friendly School 25-26 Silver

07/02/2025 - St. John Fisher University earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation, published by Viqtory Media. Fisher was categorized as a private university that offers a doctorate and was given a silver ranking. This is the tenth consecutive year that the University has earned this recognition.

Lavery Library Renovation June Update An exterior view of Lavery Library from Upper Quad.

07/01/2025 - The Lavery Library Modernization and Renovation Project draws closer to completion!

Three Gifts Support Fisher’s School of Business A student works on a Bloomberg Terminal in the School of Business trading lab.

06/30/2025 - The School of Business at St. John Fisher University received three gifts totaling $350,000 to support scholarships and technology enhancements in its world-class trading lab.

Hamilton Stern Construction Creates Scholarship for Fisher Students President Gerard J. Rooney and Justin Hamilton

06/27/2025 - A new endowed scholarship will expand opportunities for students enrolling at St. John Fisher University, thanks to the generosity of Hamilton Stern Construction.