Arts and Sciences News and Events

Fisher Faculty, Staff Recognized by Local PR Organization Logo: 2021 PRisms

07/22/2021 - Several members of the St. John Fisher College community were honored during the 2021 PRism Awards, hosted by the Rochester Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

A Beneficial Union Patrick Gordon, Katie Burakowski, and Todd Harrison holding a Flower City Union banner

07/16/2021 - How Fisher’s graduate sport management program developed alongside a unique and revolutionary partnership for students.

Golf Tournaments Impact Fisher Scholarships Four men standing together holding golf clubs on golf course

07/08/2021 - Two golf tournaments in one week boosted student scholarship funds at St. John Fisher College.

Gift to St. John Fisher College Supports iFisher Initiative Students working on iPads in a classroom and interacting with other students on the screen.

06/22/2021 - St. John Fisher College’s iFisher: Next Generation Learning Initiative has received further financial support thanks to a $350,000 gift from Randy M. ’75 and Susan White.

Fisher’s Master of Public Health Program Moves Fully Online A student in a classroom.

06/17/2021 - This fall, St. John Fisher College’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program will move to a fully online format, allowing students greater flexibility as they pursue their advanced degrees.

Six Undergraduates Earn Prestigious Trustee Awards Molly Taylor addresses her fellow graduates at the School of Arts and Sciences morning Commencement ceremony.

06/03/2021 - Each year, St. John Fisher College honors graduating seniors for their academic successes. Among the Class of 2021, six students who graduated in December 2020 and May 2021 were recognized for exceptional academic performance. These are the highest honors bestowed to baccalaureate students during their time at the College.

Biology Professor Given National Mentoring Award Dr. Maryann Herman

06/01/2021 - Dr. Maryann Herman, associate professor of biology at St. John Fisher College, has been awarded a Mid-Career Mentor Award from the Biology Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research. This national award honors biology mentors for their sustained efforts in supervising undergraduate research students.

Swartz Becomes Fisher's First Student-Athlete to Win NCAA Elite 90 Award Sophomore Lauren Swartz of the nationally-ranked St. John Fisher College women's lacrosse team became the College's first-ever Elite 90 award recipient.

05/24/2021 - Sophomore Lauren Swartz of the nationally-ranked St. John Fisher College women's lacrosse team became the College's first-ever Elite 90 award recipient. She was honored on Friday, May 21, during the NCAA Division III National Championship, held in Salem, Va.

Biology, Education, Pharmacy Faculty Recognized for Research, Teaching Excellence Dr. Nathan (left) with a member of the pharmacy Class of 2021.

05/09/2021 - This Commencement season, three members of the St. John Fisher College faculty were named recipients of the College’s most prestigious scholarship and teaching honors.

Two Ceremonies Recognize Graduates of the School of Arts and Sciences Mary Grace Shine offers words of encouragement to her fellow graduates.

05/08/2021 - In her speech to members of the School of Arts and Sciences Class of 2021, graduate Mary Grace Shine reflected on the memory of officially matriculating at the College in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse, remarking on how fitting it seemed to complete her journey in the same room four years later.

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