Spring 2026 News Archive

Three Faculty Recognized for Research, Teaching Excellence

05/09/2026 - During the 2026 Commencement celebrations, three members of the St. John Fisher University faculty were honored with the University’s most prestigious scholarship and teaching honors.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing Graduates

05/09/2026 - On Thursday, May 7, 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.

Celebration Honors Graduating First-Generation and Service Scholars

05/08/2026 - On Wednesday, May 6, the graduating cohorts from the First-Gen and Service Scholar programs celebrated all they have accomplished in partnership with the community.

Graduating Student-Athletes Take a Time Out for a Special Commencement Celebration Amid Post-Season Competition

05/08/2026 - 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 6.

Noyce Scholars Graduate, Marking Major Program Milestone

05/07/2026 - This May, a sense of pride and accomplishment filled the air as the final cohort of the Noyce INSPIRE Scholarship Program celebrated their graduation. These scholars are set to receive their Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Inclusive Adolescence Education, ready to step into classrooms and inspire the next generation of thinkers.

Celebrating Good, Smart, and Talented Graduating Athletes

05/06/2026 - On Tuesday, May 5, St. John Fisher University Athletics recognized over 150 graduating student athletes during the annual senior athlete banquet. Coaches, athletes, and University staff and leadership shared a meal, reminisced about victories, and recognized the accomplishments on and off the field.

Philanthropy Supports Students Pursuing Health Sciences A pharmacy student taking a patient's blood pressure

05/04/2026 - A gift in honor of a founding member of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy Advisory Board has established a scholarship for students pursuing the health sciences, and another gift from a former nurse will support nursing students facing financial hardship.

Wegmans School of Nursing Holds Inaugural Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Capping Ceremony

05/04/2026 - On Wednesday, April 29, the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University honored its inaugural cohort of the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) program during the first annual Student Nurse Anesthetist Capping Ceremony.

Getting in on the Action: From March Madness to the NFL Draft

05/04/2026 - This spring, students from St. John Fisher University’s sport management program traveled to the NCAA March Madness and the NFL Draft to see firsthand what it takes to host these national sporting events.

Pharmacy Students Attend Advocacy Day in Albany

05/04/2026 - This April, 37 pharmacy faculty, students, and local preceptors descended upon Albany to discuss critical pharmacy legislative issues. They were joined by seven other schools of pharmacy across the state totaling a group of more than 200 pharmacists and student pharmacists for Advocacy Day.

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