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Countdown to Commencement 2026: Andrew Beyler Andrew Beyler stands with fellow students holding SJF letters.

03/23/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Andrew Beyler, an inclusive childhood education and history major nominated by Kristen Driskill, associate professor of inclusive education.

Leading the Way: Doctorate in Executive Leadership Program Celebrates 20 Years Group of doctorate graduates gathered in academic regalia

03/20/2026 - Leadership is often described as the ability to influence and guide others. Fisher’s Doctorate in Executive Leadership program has embodied that idea for two decades, preparing leaders who shape organizations and communities. The program celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026.

Fisher Campus Community Making Headlines Dr. Anthony Siracusa, Dr. Melissa Bissonette, Becky Leathersich, Dr. Whitney Rapp, Dr. Joellen Maples, and Dr. Angela Clark-Taylor.

03/20/2026 - Faculty and staff at St. John Fisher University achieve, create, and motivate through their work every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

Calling All Cardinals: Celebrate I Heart Fisher Giving Day Students hold up t-shirts from I Heart Fisher Giving Day with Ten Things we Love About Fisher.

03/13/2026 - St. John Fisher University will celebrate the seventh annual I Heart Fisher Giving Day this Thursday, Mar. 19, a day dedicated to celebrating all-things-Fisher.

Fisher Faces on “TODAY” Two Fisher librarians appear on the TODAY Show for Read Across America day.

03/06/2026 - In honor of “Read Across America Day” on Monday, March 2, the TODAY Show hosted a group of current and future school librarians. Among them were two students in Fisher’s graduate online library media program, Stephanie Rochester and Cheryl Rizzo.

Faculty, Students Present at 2026 Modern Language Association Conference in Toronto Robert Campbell ’29 and Gloriann Perez ’29 at the 2026 Modern Language Association Conference.

02/19/2026 - Assistant Professor of English Dr. Jonathan Shelley and students Robert Campbell ’29 and Gloriann Perez ’29 recently traveled to Toronto, Ontario to present at the 2026 Modern Language Association Conference.

Executive Leadership Graduate Co-Authors New Guide on Leading Teacher Clarity Dr. Gina DiTullio

02/13/2026 - In K–12 education, few practices are as essential — and as challenging to implement systemwide — as teacher clarity. While many schools strive to strengthen clarity in teaching and learning, leaders often find themselves without a roadmap for how to guide, sustain, and scale the work. A new book co-authored by Dr. Gina DiTullio, principal of School 46 and graduate of the doctorate in executive leadership program, aims to change that.

Register to Participate in the 2026 Fisher Showcase A student holds objects on display as part of a presentation at the Fisher Showcase.

02/13/2026 - Registration is now open for the 2026 Fisher Showcase, an event that features the creative and scholarly work of University students, faculty, and staff.

Seeking Student Commencement Speakers Ceyla Mentis speaks at Commencement.

02/06/2026 - The St. John Fisher University 72nd Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 with five ceremonies celebrating bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree recipients. Once again this year, the University is seeking student speakers through a nomination process open to all members of the campus community. Students may also self-nominate.

Philanthropy Supports Two Endowed Scholarships Aerial view of the St. John Fisher University campus in fall.

01/30/2026 - A gift from former Fisher parents, given in memory of their daughter, established a scholarship for education students with a passion for community service, while another gift from an accounting alumnus created a scholarship for students pursuing the same path.

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