Education News and Events

U.S. News & World Report Ranks St. John Fisher University Graduate Programs Among 2026 Best Online Programs US News & World Report Best Online Program

01/27/2026 - Several St. John Fisher University online graduate programs have been ranked among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report.

Sabourin Among Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educators Katie Sabourin promoting the effective use of the iPads in teaching and learning.

01/23/2026 - Katie Sabourin, assistant vice president of digital learning at Fisher, has been recognized by Apple as a Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educator.

Carnegie Foundation Selects St. John Fisher University for 2026 Community Engagement Classification Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Seal.

01/13/2026 - St. John Fisher University has once again been selected among the more than 230 U.S. colleges and universities that have received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Hailey Gunther Hailey Gunther

01/12/2026 - Each year, faculty and staff nominate members of the graduating class for “Countdown to Commencement,” a video series that recognizes the accomplishments of soon-to-be-alumni of the University. Fisher News Highlights features a student every week of the spring semester, as we countdown to the Commencement celebrations in May.

Celebrating 20 Years: Executive Leadership Program Hosts Free Leadership Speaker Series for Anniversary Year Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres ’18 speaks at Commencement.

01/07/2026 - The executive leadership program will celebrate two decades of doctoral leadership with a free virtual speaker series throughout the spring 2026 semester.

From First Cohort to Lasting Impact Dr. Andrea Cain Lawson and Dr. Roderick L. Jones

11/11/2025 - Dr. Andrea Cain Lawson and Dr. Roderick L. Jones Reflect on the DEXL Journey

Fisher Celebrates Alumni for Excellence in Leadership, Innovation, and Service The 2025 Dean Medal's Recipients

10/10/2025 - During a special ceremony, St. John Fisher University honored 15 graduates who have achieved success in their careers and made significant contributions to their communities. The celebration recognized Dean’s Medal recipients from each of the five schools and graduates of the last decade with the Ten Under 10 Awards.

U.S. News Once Again Ranks St. John Fisher University Among Top 200 Best Colleges US News Best National Universities Badge

09/23/2025 - U.S. News & World Report once again includes St. John Fisher University among the top 200 institutions in the country in its annual “Best Colleges” list.

Fisher Sweeps RBJ’s Reader Rankings Ron Sicker, Dan Connolly, Melissa Ghera, Tara Sacco, and Andrew Gallan at the RBJ Reader Rankings celebration.

07/23/2025 - For the second consecutive year, St. John Fisher University was named the top winner in all three higher education categories in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2025 Reader Rankings.

#Fisher2025: Alumna Moves from Student to Teacher Emily Tollar

07/15/2025 - After crossing the stage to receive her diploma at Commencement, Emily Tollar stepped straight into the classroom, putting her degree in inclusive childhood education to work as a middle school special education teacher.