Fisher News

From First Cohort to Lasting Impact Dr. Andrea Cain Lawson and Dr. Roderick L. Jones

11/11/2025 - Dr. Andrea Cain Lawson and Dr. Roderick L. Jones Reflect on the DEXL Journey

Students Translate Classroom Learning into Career Readiness Dr. Monica Hodis with students and judges on Zoom.

11/10/2025 - St. John Fisher University’s Personal Selling courses through the School of Business offer students a chance to connect classroom learning with professional experience, and the ADP Perfect Pitch Competition is a prime example.

Student Research on Veterans Included in New Airport Exhibit An exhibit at the Frederick Douglas International Airport honors Rochester veterans.

11/10/2025 - As the nation pauses on Veteran’s Day to honor those who served, St. John Fisher University is celebrating a special connection to Rochester’s own veterans. A team of Fisher students, Sara Casale, Shane Morgan, Caroline Cahalan, and Sara Yorio helped uncover and share the stories of local veterans now featured in a new memorial exhibit at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.

Panel Helps Businesses Plan for Transitions Logo: St. John Fisher University Family Business Program

11/07/2025 - This week, the St. John Fisher University Family Business Program will host a panel discussion, “How to Use Transition to Make Positive Impacts on Your Employees, Customers, and Community.”

Philosophy Day Marks 200 Years on the Erie Canal The lift bridge in Fairport, New York, that carries Main Street over the Erie Canal. By Matthew D. Wilson

11/06/2025 - St. John Fisher University will celebrate Philosophy Day with the theme 200 Years on the Erie Canal, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Golisano Gateway Midlevel. The celebration will continue that evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with a special event honoring the 800th birthday of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Both events are free and open to the public.

Two from Fisher Honored with Dante Scholarships Dante Scholars Alana Spano and Carly Zona with Stella Plutino.

11/06/2025 - St. John Fisher University students Alana Spano and Carly Zona were named recipients of the Italian Women’s Civic Club (IWCC) 2025 Dante Scholarship Award during an awards brunch held on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Artist Talk Celebrates O’Keefe Ross Gallery Exhibit Artwork by artist Tricia Butski.

11/04/2025 - This fall, the Patricia O'Keefe Ross Gallery, located in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher University, has featured “Veil,” a collection of artwork by Tricia Butski.

Fisher’s School of Business Launches Innovative Healthcare Administration Degree to Meet Growing Industry Demand Two students talk with a faculty member during a business class.

11/03/2025 - Beginning in fall 2026, St. John Fisher University’s School of Business will launch a new major in healthcare administration designed to prepare students for leadership roles in one of the world’s most complex and rapidly evolving industries.

Students Dive into Rapid Innovation at Startup Jam Fisher student entrepreneurs with Dr. Chantz Miles at the Startup Jam.

10/31/2025 - In late October, students in the Entrepreneurship Club at St. John Fisher University had the incredible opportunity to participate in the AI Startup Jam 2025, hosted by NextCorps.

Fisher Community Supports Rochester Family Mission’s Holiday Food Drive A delicious thanksgiving meal of turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and more.

10/31/2025 - Several offices and Schools at St. John Fisher University are teaming up to host a campus-wide donation effort in support of Rochester Family Mission.