Fisher News

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).

New Scholarship Creates Transformational Opportunities for Students at Wegmans School of Nursing Four nursing students learn skills on a mannequin in the SIM Lab.

12/01/2025 - A new scholarship for undergraduate nursing students in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University will create transformational opportunities for the next generation of nurses by meeting full annual costs for students over the course of their academic careers.

Nursing Students Put Population Health into Action Across Rochester Nursing students volunteer at the Upstate Fall Classic’s Special Olympics Healthy Athlete event.

11/28/2025 - This fall, students enrolled in NURS 301: Population Health & Wellness I are extending their learning far beyond the Fisher classroom. Led by Joy Hogan, visiting assistant professor, and Dr. Liz Dollinger, visiting instructor, the course integrates community-engaged learning with hands-on service, connecting nursing students to local organizations experiencing high volunteer demand.

December First Friday Highlights Campus Ministry at Fisher Jonathan Schott and Sara Mancini-Goebert

11/26/2025 - Sara Mancini-Goebert, director of pastoral care and interfaith engagement, and Deacon Jonathan Schott ’02, director of campus ministry programs, will share the work of today's Office of Campus Ministry during the December First Friday Lecture.

Fisher Dining Hosts Retro Diner Night, First-Ever Supper Club Students create smash burgers during Diner Night in Ward-Haffey Dining Hall.

11/26/2025 - The St. John Fisher University campus community were welcomed by Fisher Dining to a special themed dinner celebrating classic Americana dining on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Sport Management Students Run Game-Day Event to Support Youth Hockey Students in a sport management course that planned an event during the ice hockey games.

11/24/2025 - St. John Fisher University students in Professor Paul Hemingway’s Event Planning and Sponsorship Sales (SPST 460) class hosted a celebration showcasing the inaugural season of the men’s and women’s Division III ice hockey programs.

Fisher Community Making News Kimberly McClure Brenchley and Natalie Byrd

11/21/2025 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.