Spring 2021 News Archive

Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremonies to be held during Alumni Weekend Group Photo of the Class of 2020 at St. John Fisher College

05/26/2021 - Earlier today, Dr. Gerard J. Rooney, president of St. John Fisher College, announced that the College is planning to hold in-person Commencement ceremonies to honor the Class of 2020 during Alumni Weekend, September 17-19, 2021.

Swartz Becomes Fisher's First Student-Athlete to Win NCAA Elite 90 Award Sophomore Lauren Swartz of the nationally-ranked St. John Fisher College women's lacrosse team became the College's first-ever Elite 90 award recipient.

05/24/2021 - Sophomore Lauren Swartz of the nationally-ranked St. John Fisher College women's lacrosse team became the College's first-ever Elite 90 award recipient. She was honored on Friday, May 21, during the NCAA Division III National Championship, held in Salem, Va.

Pharmacy Professor Contributes to Study on Effectiveness of Wastewater Surveillance on College Campuses Todd Camenisch

05/18/2021 - Wastewater monitoring is a promising tool for COVID-19 surveillance, according to a new paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Public Health. Researchers from the University of Rochester co-led this study, which synthesizes initial wastewater surveillance efforts at 25 colleges and universities from across the country, including St. John Fisher College.

Alumnus Named Senior Diversity Officer at St. John Fisher College Marlowe Washington

05/17/2021 - After a nationwide search, St. John Fisher College has named one of its own as its new senior diversity officer. Dr. Marlowe V.N. Washington, an alumnus of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education’s Doctor of Executive Leadership (Ed.D.) program, will officially begin in his role on June 1.

White Coat Ceremony Ushers Class of 2024 into Pharmacy Profession Members of the Class of 2024 pose in their white coats.

05/12/2021 - The Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College officially welcomed its on-campus first-year students into the pharmacy profession during the annual White Coat Ceremony, held on Monday, May 10.

Special Commencement Ceremony Honors Student-Athletes Jacob Risavi, a graduate of the School of Arts and Sciences, member of the men’s lacrosse team, and co-chair of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, delivered remarks on behalf of his class

05/10/2021 - Student-athletes at St. John Fisher College engaged in post-season play while their peers crossed the stage during the College’s 67th Commencement ceremonies. After a winning weekend, student-athletes were also able to experience pomp and circumstance during a special Student-Athlete Commencement held on Monday, May 10.

Biology, Education, Pharmacy Faculty Recognized for Research, Teaching Excellence Dr. Nathan (left) with a member of the pharmacy Class of 2021.

05/09/2021 - This Commencement season, three members of the St. John Fisher College faculty were named recipients of the College’s most prestigious scholarship and teaching honors.

Class of 2021 Graduates from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Members of the Class of 2021 await the start of their Commencement ceremony.

05/08/2021 - During a Commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 8, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education bestowed baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees on more than 120 graduates.

Two Ceremonies Recognize Graduates of the School of Arts and Sciences Mary Grace Shine offers words of encouragement to her fellow graduates.

05/08/2021 - In her speech to members of the School of Arts and Sciences Class of 2021, graduate Mary Grace Shine reflected on the memory of officially matriculating at the College in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse, remarking on how fitting it seemed to complete her journey in the same room four years later.

School of Business Honors Alumnus, Graduates during Commencement Ceremony A new graduate of the School of Business waves to family in the audience.

05/07/2021 - On Friday, May 7, the School of Business conferred on members of the Class of 2021 bachelor’s degrees in human resources management, marketing, finance, accounting, management, and master of business administration.

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