Arts and Sciences News and Events

Summer Fellows Research Program Dominic Tabechian conducts research in Fisher's lab.

01/30/2026 - Fisher’s Summer Fellows Research Program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in faculty-mentored research in a variety of disciplines and multidisciplinary collaborations and has been a catalyst for some students’ research careers.

Fisher Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

01/29/2026 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Fall 2025 semester, which includes more than 1,500 undergraduate students.

Sabourin Among Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educators Katie Sabourin promoting the effective use of the iPads in teaching and learning.

01/23/2026 - Katie Sabourin, assistant vice president of digital learning at Fisher, has been recognized by Apple as a Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educator.

Spring Gallery Show: Washed in Ruby Light, An Exhibition by Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas Artwork by Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas.

01/22/2026 - This spring, the Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery will feature solo exhibition “Washed in Ruby Light,” by artist, educator, and activist Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Vincenzo Perfetti Vincenzo Perfetti

01/19/2026 - This week’s featured student in the “Countdown to Commencement” series is Vincenzo Perfetti, a criminology major nominated by Sarah Mancini‑Goebert, director of pastoral care and interfaith engagement in the Office of Campus Ministry.

Carnegie Foundation Selects St. John Fisher University for 2026 Community Engagement Classification Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Seal.

01/13/2026 - St. John Fisher University has once again been selected among the more than 230 U.S. colleges and universities that have received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Hailey Gunther Hailey Gunther

01/12/2026 - Each year, faculty and staff nominate members of the graduating class for “Countdown to Commencement,” a video series that recognizes the accomplishments of soon-to-be-alumni of the University. Fisher News Highlights features a student every week of the spring semester, as we countdown to the Commencement celebrations in May.

Historic Gift from Late Fisher Alumnus Provides New Scholarship for Students Pursuing the Sciences Chris and Betsy Ullrich

01/06/2026 - A $4.5 million gift, the largest single gift from an alumnus, will provide a new scholarship for current and incoming students pursuing science education at St. John Fisher University.

Thibodeau Named NAMI NYS 2025 Educator of the Year Ryan Thibodeau

12/10/2025 - Dr. Ryan Thibodeau, professor of psychology at St. John Fisher University, has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) New York State.

Summer Research: Turning Risk into Readiness

12/09/2025 - Emily Wyman ’27 shares her experience in the Summer Research program.

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