Fisher News

Seeking #Fisher2024 Nominations for Countdown to Commencement Video Series Graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing celebrate at Commencement.

11/06/2023 - Commencement is (already) just around the corner, and St. John Fisher University is seeking nominations for the 2024 Countdown to Commencement video series that features members of the graduating class who have made an impact during their time on campus – both undergraduate and graduate students.

Boyce Family Gift Funds Renovations of Varsity Weight Room The Boyce Family Varsity Weightroom.

11/06/2023 - This fall, St. John Fisher University student-athletes are training in a renovated space, thanks to the generosity of alumnus and trustee Daniel J. Boyce ’79 and his wife, Shelley.

Webinar Explores Career Moves for Next Gens Family Business Leaders Carol Wittmeyer and Isabel Botero

11/03/2023 - A webinar hosted by the Family Business program at St. John Fisher University will explore the value of outside experience for next-generation family business leaders.

Energize your LinkedIn Profile at “Lattes & LinkedIn” A person holds a phone with the LinkedIn App.

11/02/2023 - Supercharge your professional network and enhance your career prospects during “Lattes & LinkedIn,” hosted by Career Services at the Center for Career and Academic Planning.

Lavery Library Authors Event Highlights Faculty Members “Fresh Ink” A wall of books.

11/01/2023 - Four St. John Fisher University faculty members will share insights and summaries of their recently published books during Fresh Ink, scheduled to be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the lower level of Lavery Library.

St. John Fisher University Announces Major Library Renovation, Largest Capital Project in Institution’s History A rendering of the exterior of Lavery Library.

10/30/2023 - St. John Fisher University will soon begin work on a multimillion-dollar library modernization and renovation project, the largest capital project both in scope and investment in the institution’s history. Construction will begin in early 2024 with plans for completion by summer 2025.

Brown Selected to Lead Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Holly Brown

10/30/2023 - St. John Fisher University has appointed Dr. Holly Brown as the new executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing.

At Fisher, TIG is Creating an “Infrastructure of Support” Becky Kieffer holds up a sign of encouragement during Fresh Check Day.

10/27/2023 - In fall 2022, St. John Fisher University joined the Consortium on Trauma, Illness, & Grief (TIG), a trauma response program that helps institutions effectively respond to challenges facing students and campuses more broadly. One year later, Fisher has nearly doubled the number of employees trained in crisis response skills, and has the largest higher education team regionally.

Wednesday Marks 100 Days Until Teddi A sign promotes 100 Days Until the Teddi Dance for Love.

10/27/2023 - The Teddi Dance for Love Committee will mark the 100-day countdown to the longest running student-led tradition at Fisher with events and activities all week. Teddi 42, a 24-hour dance-a-thon that benefits Camp Good Days and Special Times, will take place Friday, Feb. 9 through Saturday, Feb. 10 at St. John Fisher University.

Rochester Education Foundation Honors Three Fisher Alumni Marlowe Washington speaks at a podium.

10/26/2023 - During its annual celebration, the Rochester Education Foundation (REF) honored three St. John Fisher University alumni, including Dr. Marlowe Washington ’19 (Ed.D.), senior diversity officer at the University.