Arts and Sciences News and Events

Cavanaugh Reading Series Features Professional Dancer, Scholar Mark Broomfield Dr. Mark Broomfield (photo credit: Michael Kushner)

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.

Loss Lecture Explores How Cell Research Informs Disease Treatment Dr. Jeremiah Zartman

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.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Degraj Suberi Degraj Suberi

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.

Research Grants Support Opportunities for Student-Faculty Collaboration Dominic Tabechian conducts research in Fisher's lab.

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.

Fisher Launches New Degree in Human Services Fisher students engage in a discussion.

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.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Makena Evans Makena Evans

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.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Kessan VanGronigen Kessen VanGronigan

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.

One-Act Play Festival Premieres at Fisher Students rehearse for the One-Act Play Festival.

02/06/2025 - The Interdisciplinary Arts program will present the inaugural One-Act Play Festival at St. John Fisher University. The festival will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Black Box Theater at the Arts Center at Murphy Hall.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Nate Ripple Nate Ripple

02/03/2025 - The next student featured is soon-to-be MBA graduate Nate Ripple. A hard-working committed professional, he has been contemplating returning to school to pursue his MBA for some time, and when Fisher launched the online program, he knew it was a fit for him. Ripple was nominated by Kristen Lennarz, interim director of the MBA program.

Sport Management Club Heading to Super Bowl LIX Members of the Sport Management Club host a booth celebrating the program's 25th anniversary.

01/31/2025 - Ten members of the Sport Management Club at St. John Fisher University will have the business trip of a lifetime as volunteers at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9.

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