Fisher News

Honorary Coaches, Cheerleaders Take Spotlight during Courage Bowl XX The Fisher football and cheer teams with honorary coaches and cheerleaders at the Courage Bowl Luncheon.

10/02/2025 - Before the St. John Fisher University and SUNY Brockport football teams face off during Courage Bowl XX on Saturday, Oct. 4, the annual Courage Bowl Luncheon gave both campus communities the chance to meet the honorary coaches and cheerleaders who will bring energy, courage, and heart to the field for this year’s game.

Panel Helps Businesses Build Resiliency Ken Glazer, Lou DeMent, Ilean Flaum, Marcye Bears, and John McClurg

10/02/2025 - This week, the St. John Fisher University Family Business Program will host a panel discussion, “Resiliency in Family Business: Learning How to Identify Risk and Thrive after Loss.”

Alumni Board of Directors Welcomes Nine New Members Members of the Alumni Board of Directors with members of the Advancement team at their leadership retreat.

10/01/2025 - The Alumni Board of Directors, which serves to foster alumni engagement, encourage volunteerism, and grow fundraising efforts, has welcomed a new cohort of members from across different Fisher decades.

Campus Ministry Hosts Candy, Art Supply Drives A pile of candy.

10/01/2025 - The Office of Campus Ministry is helping St. John Fisher University students host two donation drives to benefit children in the Rochester area.

Summer Stories: Effect of Water Quality on Amphibians Sara Miller uses a water quality probe, with nearby nets used to trap tadpoles and salamander larvae.

09/29/2025 - Junior Sara Miller, a biology and sustainability major from Chase Mills, NY, spent her summer conducting research to better understand how changes in water quality affect amphibian biodiversity and survival in local ecosystems.

Fall First Friday Lecture Series Kicks Off October 10 The quiet study area of Lavery Library

09/29/2025 - This fall, the First Friday Lecture Series returns with a look at the reopened and renovated Lavery Library. “Modernization and Renovation of the Lavery Library” will be presented by Melissa Jadlos, director of the library, who was also instrumental in the design, coordination, and reopening of the iconic building.

Moving Fisher Forward: Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign Raises $139 Million President Rooney speaks to the crowd at the Fisher Forward Celebration

09/29/2025 - Supporters of Fisher Forward, the University's largest comprehensive fundraising campaign, gathered for a celebratory event to mark the successful completion of the campaign on Friday, Sept. 26, at Monroe Golf Club. A fitting kick-off to Alumni Weekend, nearly 200 donors, alumni, and guests shared a toast to the success of the campaign, which surpassed its original goal of $75 million, raising an impressive $139 million.

20 Years of Courage: Courage Bowl Celebrates 20th Year at Fisher Fisher Football team runs across the football field for the Courage Bowl.

09/26/2025 - The St. John Fisher University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that individual tickets are now available for purchase for the Courage Bowl XX. The annual game will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Growney Stadium as the Cardinals take on SUNY Brockport during Family Weekend.

Fisher’s Sport Management Program Earns Reaccreditation COSMA Accredited Institution

09/26/2025 - The sport management program at St. John Fisher University has received reaccreditation from the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

Family Weekend Serves Up Food, Football, and Fun A Fisher family enjoy popcorn during Family Weekend.

09/23/2025 - Experience fall at Fisher during the annual Family Weekend, happening Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5.