Fisher News

Competitive National and International Research Opportunities Open to Fisher Students Zakiya Patterson conducts research in a lab hood.

02/20/2025 - Three competitive fellowship and scholarship opportunities are now available to Fisher students.

Research Grants Support Opportunities for Student-Faculty Collaboration Dominic Tabechian conducts research in Fisher's lab.

02/19/2025 - In the spring and fall 2024 semesters, Dr. Fernando Ontiveros, associate professor of biology, worked with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester on a National Science Foundation (NSF) Partnership for Innovation grant that helped fund a student research experience.

Ed Raby, Jr. Joins Fisher as New Head Football Coach Ed Raby, Jr. claps during a game.

02/18/2025 - St. John Fisher University announced Ed Raby, Jr. as the new head coach of the Fisher football program.

Fisher Launches New Degree in Human Services Fisher students engage in a discussion.

02/17/2025 - Next fall, the School of Arts and Sciences at St. John Fisher University will begin offering a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Human Services.

Clark ’78 Honored by Urban League of Rochester William G. Clark ’78

02/15/2025 - Fisher Alumnus and Trustee William G. Clark ’78 was honored during the Urban League of Rochester’s 60th Anniversary Gala for his decades of service to the organization and for his significant contributions to advancing equity and opportunity in Rochester.

March First Friday Lecture Focuses on Growth of Wellness Care at Fisher Rebecca Kieffer

02/13/2025 - Learn about the growth of health and wellness care at St. John Fisher University during the March Friday Lecture featuring Rebecca Kieffer ’96, LCSW-R, director of the University’s Health and Wellness Center.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Makena Evans Makena Evans

02/13/2025 - The next student featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Makena Evans, a physics major, who was nominated by Bob Enck, physics professor and sports science coordinator of the Sports Science Research Team.

Seeking Student Commencement Speakers Ian Klenk speaks at Commencement.

02/13/2025 - The St. John Fisher University 71st Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 with five ceremonies celebrating bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree recipients. This year, the University is seeking student speakers through a nomination process open to all members of the campus community. Students may also self-nominate.

Three Gifts Enrich Fisher Urban Scholarship Aerial view of St. John Fisher University's campus in the fall.

02/13/2025 - Three gifts to St. John Fisher University totaling more than $700,000 will enrich Fisher’s Urban Scholarship. Launched in 2020, the $40,000 scholarship is available to students enrolling in the University who resides in the City of Rochester. Since its inception, the Urban Scholars Program has helped to increase the number of students from the city of Rochester benefiting from a Fisher education.

Women in Family Business Committee to Host Cinco de Mayo Networking Event Tacos from Old Pueblo Grill.

02/11/2025 - The Women in Family Business Committee, an affinity group of the Family Business Program at St. John Fisher University, will host a Cinco de Mayo networking event at Old Pueblo Grill’s Victor location.