Education News and Events

Class of 2026 Honored with Academic, Campus Life Awards

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.

Class of 2026 Graduates from Fisher

05/09/2026 - Across three ceremonies held on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, St. John Fisher University conferred baccalaureate degrees on more than 600 members of the Class of 2026.

Master’s and Doctoral Candidates Earn Degrees

05/09/2026 - St. John Fisher University conferred master’s and doctoral degrees upon more than 450 graduates during two ceremonies on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.

Education Celebration Honors Students, Alumni, Community Partners

05/01/2026 - On Thursday, April 23, the St. John Fisher University Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education held its annual Education Celebration, recognizing the University’s support for education, educators, and community leadership. Graduating seniors, master’s and doctoral candidates, community partners, and alumni were honored during the event.

Class of 2026: Complete the First Destinations Survey A group of graduates take a selfie before their Commencement ceremony.

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.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Aidan Conover Aidan Conover

04/06/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” series features Aidan Conover, an inclusive adolescence education major, nominated by Dr. Kristen Driskill, associate professor of inclusive education.

University Announces Commencement Student Speakers Members of the class of 2026 seated in the shape of 2026 on campus at Fisher.

04/06/2026 - The 72nd Commencement is just over a month away, and the University once again utilized a campus-wide student speaker nomination process for the five academic-based ceremonies taking place May 8 and 9. The process garnered 50 nominations.

Fisher Introduces Paid Residency/Apprenticeship Pathway for Career Changers Pursuing Inclusive Education A wall in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Building reads: A great education starts with a great teacher.

04/06/2026 - St. John Fisher University has added a Master of Science in Inclusive Education residency/apprenticeship option for career changers looking to move into the world of teaching.

Suit Up: Career Services Launches Career Closet The Career Closet provides free professional attire for students at Fisher.

04/02/2026 - This fall, Fisher students will have a new resource to help them prepare for internship and job interviews and other professional experiences thanks to the Career Closet, hosted by Career Services.

Fisher Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation Military Friendly School silver designation.

03/27/2026 - St. John Fisher University has once again earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation, recognized as a Silver School.

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