Summer 2025 News Archive

St. John Fisher University Selected to Join FirstGen Forward Network Logo: FirstGen Forward Network

08/29/2025 - St. John Fisher University is among one of 60 colleges and universities selected to join the 2025-2026 cohort of the FirstGen Forward Network, marking its demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.

Build Your Nonprofit Leadership Skills at St. John Fisher University Students in the Ed.D. Program discuss their work.

08/29/2025 - The Center for Nonprofit Leadership at St. John Fisher University has opened enrollment for two courses aimed at helping nonprofit professionals strengthen their leadership and organizational skills.

Forbes Names Fisher a “Top College” An aerial view of St. John Fisher University in the summer.

08/28/2025 - St. John Fisher University was named to the Forbes 2026 America’s Top Colleges list. This list recognizes the top U.S. colleges that have demonstrated impressive graduation rates, high graduate salaries, and great outcomes for low-income students.

Niche.com: Fisher Dining, Dorms No. 1 in New York A Fisher student stands in front of the Upper Quad Residence Hall.

08/25/2025 - For the eighth consecutive year, St. John Fisher University’s Fisher Dining Services has maintained the No. 1 spot as the Best College Food in New York, according to Niche.com’s 2026 rankings. Fisher’s residence halls also earned the No. 1 ranking for Best College Dorms in New York.

Golisano Institute Adopts Multi-Partner Collaboration to Decrease Prolonged Hospital Stays for Patients with IDD A health care provider offers comfort to a patient.

08/25/2025 - It’s an issue facing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the region, state, and nation: prolonged hospital stays – sometimes for months, or even years – are emotionally stressful and can often lead to new health challenges due to inactivity and restricted environments.

Summer Stories: Sport Management Students Tour Europe Sport management students tour an arena in Berlin.

08/22/2025 - Students in the Sport Cultures Abroad course spent the first few weeks of summer traveling throughout Europe to learn about sport and entertainment in Germany and the Czech Republic.

Fisher Among Princeton Review’s “Best in the Northeast” A proud Fisher student.

08/22/2025 - St. John Fisher University is among the 150 best colleges in the Northeast according to The Princeton Review.

Fisher’s Mental Health Counseling Program Earns Reaccreditation A professor and student observe a counseling session in the Sim Lab.

08/19/2025 - The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program at St. John Fisher University has received reaccreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Career Corner: Planning for the Year Ahead A student speaks with a potential employer at the Career Fair.

08/13/2025 - One of the biggest challenges that students face is choosing a major that aligns with their career goals. While some students enter college with a clear idea of their career path, many are still exploring their options.

O-Team’s Guide to Orientation and Beyond Fisher students celebrate during the first night of Orientation.

08/12/2025 - The first few weeks on campus are filled with words of wisdom from parents, professors, and staff members. But, some of the best advice comes from current students who remember well the hectic, nerve-wracking, and exciting experience of being a first-year student.

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