Fisher News

Three Faculty Recognized for Research, Teaching Excellence Board Chair Phil Yawman with Dr. Alexey Ignatchenko

05/11/2025 - During the 2025 Commencement celebrations, three members of the St. John Fisher University faculty have been honored with the University’s most prestigious scholarship and teaching honors.

Class of 2025 Graduates from Fisher Members of the Class of 2025 pose at Commencement.

05/10/2025 - Across three ceremonies held on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, St. John Fisher University conferred baccalaureate degrees on more than 600 members of the Class of 2025.

Master’s and Doctoral Candidates Earn Degrees An Ed.D. graduate is hooded by Dr. Maples.

05/10/2025 - St. John Fisher University conferred master’s and doctoral degrees upon more than 400 graduates during two ceremonies on Saturday, May 10.

Twelve Undergraduates Earn Prestigious Trustee Awards A student wears a cap with a 2025 tassel.

05/10/2025 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors graduating seniors for their academic successes. Among the Class of 2025, 12 students who graduated in December 2024 and May 2025 were recognized for exceptional academic performance. These are the highest honors bestowed to baccalaureate students during their time at the University.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing Graduates A nursing graduate receives a nursing pin.

05/09/2025 - On Friday, May 9, spring graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing stood in front of family and friends to receive their nursing pins, marking their official entrance into the nursing profession.

Class of 2025 Honored with Academic, Campus Life Awards Members of the Alumni Engagement team with a student award winner.

05/09/2025 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors members of its graduating class who have achieved excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular pursuits.

Fisher Celebrates Graduating Student-Athletes During Special Commencement Three graduates at the Athlete Commencement Ceremony.

05/07/2025 - With games and competitions keeping them busy throughout Commencement weekend, student-athletes at St. John Fisher University had the opportunity to enjoy all the pomp and circumstance of this important rite of passage during a special Athletics Commencement, held on Wednesday, May 7.

Education Celebration Honors Students, Alumni, Community Partners Dr. Whitney Rapp with representatives from Fairport Central School District.

05/06/2025 - On Thursday, April 24, the St. John Fisher University Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education held its annual Education Celebration, recognizing the University’s support for education, educators, and community leadership. Graduating seniors, master and doctoral candidates, and alumni were honored during the event.

Fisher Community Making News Dr. Susan Schultz

05/02/2025 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines every day. Here’s a round-up of their accomplishments throughout the spring semester.

Fisher Alumni, Students Honored by Camp Good Days Emily Trotman, Tyler Adams, Allison Smith, Grayce Trimboli

05/01/2025 - Several alumni and students were recently honored at the Camp Good Days and Special Times’ Morning of Gratitude, an annual event that recognizes volunteers for their commitment to the children and families of Camp Good Days.