Spring 2025 News Archive

Fisher’s Nursing Graduate Programs Among U.S. News’ Best in Nation Seal: US News and World Report Best Grad Schools - Nursing Master's Degree 2025

04/08/2025 - The M.S. in Nursing program in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University was ranked No. 34 the nation, according to the annual U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools ranking.

University Announces Commencement Student Speakers Two students speak at the 2024 School of Business Commencement ceremony.

04/07/2025 - The 71st Commencement is just over a month away, and this year, the University utilized a campus-wide student speaker nomination process. The process garnered 70 individual nominations for more than 30 undergraduate and graduate students.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Andrew Ortolani Fisher's mascot, Beaks, with student Andrew Ortolani

04/07/2025 - Andrew Ortolani, a criminology and criminal justice major minoring in media and communication, is this week’s featured senior in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. He was nominated by Jen Salmon, associate director of student academic support.

Gift Enriches Scholarship Fund for Students in Wegmans School of Pharmacy A first-year student in the Wegmans School of Pharmacy.

04/07/2025 - A new $600,000 gift to the Wegmans School of Pharmacy will continue to support scholarships and technology for incoming students to the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

A Sight to See: Social Media Marketing Class Visits Mercy Flight Central Students from the School of Business with the Mercy Flight crew.

04/04/2025 - As part of Fisher’s commitment to community-engaged learning, Dr. Monica Hodis, associate professor in the School of Business, brought students from her social media marketing class on an educational field trip to Mercy Flight Central, a non-profit organization that provides life-saving air medical services.

Fisher Joins National College Athlete Honor Society Logo: St. John Fisher Athletics

04/02/2025 - St. John Fisher University has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the New York Beta Eta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year institutions who excel athletically and academically. Chi Alpha Sigma is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies.

Nursing Professors Advocate for Nurse Practitioners Dr. Desiree’ M. Branson and Dr. Henry Moscicki with colleagues at NPA Advocacy Day 2025.

04/02/2025 - Assistant professors from St. John Fisher University’s Wegmans School of Nursing Dr. Desiree’ M. Branson, former president of The Nurse Practitioner Association (NPA), and Dr. Henry Moscicki, NPA President-Elect, are in pursuit of breaking down barriers in support of nurse practitioners in New York State.

Reeling into Success: First-Year Student Wins Fish Tank Competition The winners of the 2025 Fish Tank business plan competition during Entrepreneurship Week.

04/01/2025 - In a weeklong series of entrepreneurial events hosted by the School of Business at St. John Fisher University, a winner floated to the surface of the Fish Tank competition. Brennan Conn, a first-year business major, earned the $3,000 prize for his business start-up idea, Challkbar, a product designed to ease rock climbing in gyms.

Lavery Library Renovation March Update Floor to ceiling windows within Lavery Libary provide stunning view of Kearney Hall.

03/31/2025 - As snowy winter turns to sunny spring, construction crews continue to transform Lavery Library into a new, modern space, both inside and out.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Emily Austin Emily Austin

03/31/2025 - Emily Austin, a graduate student in the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, is this week's featured student in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. She was nominated by Dr. Lipika Chablani, an associate professor at the School of Pharmacy.

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