Arts and Sciences News and Events
03/02/2026 - Soon-to-be-alumna Isabelle Newcomb ’26 is adding one more experience to her Fisher résumé before crossing the stage this May with a new co-op position in the Employee Communications and Engagement Department at Wegmans.
02/19/2026 - Assistant Professor of English Dr. Jonathan Shelley and students Robert Campbell ’29 and Gloriann Perez ’29 recently traveled to Toronto, Ontario to present at the 2026 Modern Language Association Conference.
02/18/2026 - The Class of 2026 is anxiously awaiting their graduation day and likely in active pursuit of that first job. Returning classes may be starting to think about summer internships, brushing up their résumé, or drafting that first cover letter. Regardless of the stage you are in, Fisher’s Career Services team is offering helpful events throughout the remainder of the spring semester.
02/16/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” series features Brett Seaman, a pharmaceutical chemistry major nominated by Associate Professor Kevin Callahan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
02/06/2026 - Dr. Kermin Martínez-Hernández, associate professor of chemistry, has been elected to the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Board of Directors. He will serve a three-year term and contribute to the leadership of one of the nation’s largest multicultural STEM organizations.
02/06/2026 - The St. John Fisher University 72nd Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 with five ceremonies celebrating bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree recipients. Once again this year, the University is seeking student speakers through a nomination process open to all members of the campus community. Students may also self-nominate.