Spring 2026 News Archive

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Brett Seaman Brett Seaman

02/16/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” series features Brett Seaman, a pharmaceutical chemistry major nominated by Associate Professor Kevin Callahan.

Cafecito Spanish Conversations Bring Community Together Through Language and Culture Students gather around tables to practice Spanish conversation at Cafecito event.

02/16/2026 - Adjunct Professor and Fisher alumna Liliana Rucci has returned to Fisher to teach and plans to continue a tradition by hosting a series of Cafecito events designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together to practice their Spanish in a relaxed, culturally rich environment.

Executive Leadership Graduate Co-Authors New Guide on Leading Teacher Clarity Dr. Gina DiTullio

02/13/2026 - In K–12 education, few practices are as essential — and as challenging to implement systemwide — as teacher clarity. While many schools strive to strengthen clarity in teaching and learning, leaders often find themselves without a roadmap for how to guide, sustain, and scale the work. A new book co-authored by Dr. Gina DiTullio, principal of School 46 and graduate of the doctorate in executive leadership program, aims to change that.

Register to Participate in the 2026 Fisher Showcase A student holds objects on display as part of a presentation at the Fisher Showcase.

02/13/2026 - Registration is now open for the 2026 Fisher Showcase, an event that features the creative and scholarly work of University students, faculty, and staff.

Dialogue in Humanities Event Explores “What Can We Expect from an American Pope?” Fr. George Smith speaks to a group.

02/13/2026 - The School of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities will continue its ongoing Dialogue in the Humanities series in February with a talk led by Father George Smith, CSB of the Department of Religious Studies, who will present “What can we expect from an American Pope?” The session will take place on Friday, Feb. 20, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Hughes Rotunda of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education and is open to all members of the campus community.

2026 First Friday Lecture Series Schedule Released The St. John Fisher University sign at Growney Stadium.

02/12/2026 - The 2026 First Friday Lecture Series at St. John Fisher University will feature speakers from across the institution.

Hall Accepted into Prestigious Public Relations and Leadership Academy Aimei Hall

02/11/2026 - Public relations major and international studies minor Aimei Hall first learned of the EMERGE Leadership Academy through mutual connections on LinkedIn. With a goal of pursuing a career in public relations, it sparked her interest, and she felt compelled to apply.

Cardinal Health Fair to Bring Interactive Wellness Education to Campus A person in a white lab coat stands behind a pharmacy counter, facing another individual. Shelves with medication bottles are in the background.

02/09/2026 - The Cardinal Health Fair, led by students from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, aims to empower the campus community with practical and accessible health knowledge through hands‑on learning. It will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Donald E. Bain Campus Center and is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

St. John Fisher University Launches Fisher Nursing Opportunity Program to Strengthen Pathways for the Nursing Workforce Four nursing students learn skills on a mannequin in the SIM Lab.

02/09/2026 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University has announced the launch of the Fisher Nursing Opportunity Program, a comprehensive new pilot initiative designed to support Pell-eligible incoming nursing students.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Shawni Hagan Shawni Hagan

02/09/2026 - This week’s featured student in the “Countdown to Commencement” series is Shawni Hagan, a psychology major nominated by Megan Walker, CSTEP/TRIO SSS advisor.

Feb 17
Battle of the Beaks
5 p.m. (women's tip-off at 5:30 p.m.)
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