Arts and Sciences News and Events

Fisher Alumna Crowned Mrs. New York America Diana Meyer

08/03/2021 - Diana Meyer nee Russo has been busy since graduating from St. John Fisher College in 2018. She began a career in business development with the Alzheimer’s Association then transitioned to a position at VisualDx before joining Robert Half as a talent manager, helping individuals find careers in accounting and finance. And, this summer, she was crowned Mrs. New York America and is now preparing to represent the Empire State in the national Mrs. America pageant, held in Las Vegas this November.

Madigan’s Book, Beyond Sustainability, Gets Second Edition Tim Madigan

07/23/2021 - The second edition of the book co-written by Dr. Tim Madigan, a professor and department chair of philosophy, was published earlier this summer.

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.

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