Summer 2026 News Archive
08/11/2026 - This summer, St. John Fisher University rising senior Kelsea Socha and Dr. Katie Burakowski, interim assistant dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, got a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put on an international sporting event working at the FIFA World Cup Tournament at Met Life Stadium.
08/10/2026 - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University has been reaccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
08/06/2026 - For the ninth consecutive year, St. John Fisher University has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing institutions that demonstrate excellence in creating and supporting pathways for community college transfer students.
07/31/2026 - Celebrate your Fisher days and reconnect with lifelong friends at Alumni Weekend 2026, taking place Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20.
07/29/2026 - For the third year in a row, St. John Fisher University was named the top winner in all three higher education categories in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2026 Reader Rankings.
07/27/2026 - St. John Fisher University business students will benefit from additional professional development opportunities thanks to a generous gift from Fisher alumna Cheryl Yawman ’86 and her husband, Philip Yawman, member of the Board of Trustees and outgoing Board chair.
07/17/2026 - As students move beyond their first year at St. John Fisher University, career development becomes increasingly important. Now is the time for students to build experiences, expand their professional network, and prepare for internships and future employment. One of the best ways you can support your student is by encouraging them to engage with Career Services early and often.
07/17/2026 - As your student prepares to begin their college journey, they are likely focused on classes, making friends, and adjusting to campus life. While those are all important milestones, there is another resource we encourage them to take advantage of from day one, Career Services.
07/16/2026 - New offering expands access to specialized nursing education to improve care for adults with Down syndrome.
07/14/2026 - Dr. Holly Brown, executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University, has been selected to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.