Arts and Sciences News and Events
08/14/2026 - Anastasia Nikolis, assistant professor of English, is one of 116 New York state artists to be recognized with a 2026 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship to support her nonfiction works.
08/12/2026 - St. John Fisher University will honor 25 alumni and friends at two special celebrations during the upcoming Alumni Weekend, taking place Sept. 18-20.
08/12/2026 - For the tenth year in a row, St. John Fisher University has been recognized for its continuing commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction. Fisher was named to the 2026-2027 list, recognizing its delivery of a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on personalized learning, strong student-faculty relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful student outcomes.
08/12/2026 - St. John Fisher University has continued its campus facilities investment with a $7 million slate of construction and renovation projects scheduled throughout over the past few months.
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.
06/08/2026 - St. John Fisher University has announced the appointment of Dr. Melissa Ghera as interim dean of the School of Arts and Sciences effective June 6.
06/03/2026 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University continue to make headlines. Here’s a round-up of their recent accomplishments.
05/11/2026 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors members of its graduating class who have achieved excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular pursuits.
04/29/2026 - Psychology alumna Natalie Byrd ’25 has received a Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). She is among the 2,500 awardees in this year’s cohort, comprised of graduate students across the United States who are pursuing research-based degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
04/24/2026 - Soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to complete the annual First Destinations Survey (FDS) administered by the University to all bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree recipients.