Arts and Sciences News and Events
03/20/2025 - The Rochester Academy of Science (RAS) awarded St. John Fisher University student Abigail Garvey an undergraduate research grant to investigate the role that the gene and protein, par-1, plays in the development of the C. elegans male tail. A technique called RNAi depletes the protein levels in the cell so that errors in the worm’s developmental stages can be found.
03/17/2025 - Brooke Eastman, a media and communication major, is this week’s featured senior in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. She was nominated by Dr. Dougie Bicket, assistant professor of media and communication.
03/10/2025 - Paige Denman, a biochemistry major and Honors student, is this week’s featured senior in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. Denman was nominated by Tiffany Nicholas, assistant director of student engagement.
03/06/2025 - Noted scholar and professional dancer Dr. Mark Broomfield will discuss intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and dance during the annual Cavanaugh Reading Series at St. John Fisher University.
03/04/2025 - Dr. Jeremiah Zartman, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Notre Dame, will deliver the annual Loss Lecture at St. John Fisher University.
02/24/2025 - The next student featured is first-generation student Degraj Suberi. A dedicated and diligent scholar, he is pursuing a double major in physics and math, with a minor in computer science. Suberi was nominated by Megan Walker, TRIO Student Support Services advisor, for his outstanding commitment and academic achievements.
02/19/2025 - In the spring and fall 2024 semesters, Dr. Fernando Ontiveros, associate professor of biology, worked with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester on a National Science Foundation (NSF) Partnership for Innovation grant that helped fund a student research experience.
02/17/2025 - Next fall, the School of Arts and Sciences at St. John Fisher University will begin offering a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Human Services.
02/13/2025 - The next student featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Makena Evans, a physics major, who was nominated by Bob Enck, physics professor and sports science coordinator of the Sports Science Research Team.
02/10/2025 - Kessan VanGronigen, a media and communication major, is this week's featured student in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. She was nominated by Jeremy Sarachan, an associate professor in media and communication.