Education News and Events

Have Research, Will Travel A student shares research with an attendee at the 2023 Fisher Showcase.

10/20/2023 - Did you know? The Center for Student Research and Creative Work supports student attendance and participation at professional meetings and competitions held during the academic year.

For Research Help, Just Ask a Librarian A Lavery librarian helps a student find books.

10/04/2023 - Tackling a research project or writing a paper and need assistance? Look no further than the librarians at Lavery Library.

Fisher Recognizes Alumni for Dedication to Community 2023 Deans Medal Honorees

09/25/2023 - During Alumni Weekend at a special luncheon, St. John Fisher University honored 15 graduates who have been influential in serving 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 Ranks Fisher Among Top 200 Best Colleges Seal: Best Colleges US News National Universities 2024

09/18/2023 - St. John Fisher University is among the top 200 institutions in the country, earning multiple spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” feature.

Off to the Races in Business Psychology President Rooney, Jennah Ferrari, Jose Perales at Commencement.

09/13/2023 - Born and raised in East Syracuse, New York, Jennah Ferrari ’23 found her calling at St. John Fisher University. Prior to attending Fisher, Ferrari knew her interests including education, psychology, and financial planning. At Fisher, she was able to explore career paths outside of classroom teaching, something that opened her eyes to the options available to her.

Seventeen New Faculty Members Join Campus A professor teaches a class.

09/04/2023 - This fall, St. John Fisher University welcomes 17 new faculty members to its classrooms.

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Honored with Partnership Award Logo: AILACTE - Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education

08/31/2023 - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education was recently recognized by the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education (AILACTE) for its Collaborative Education for Equity Partnership (CEE).

Fisher Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

08/01/2023 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Spring 2023 semester, which includes more than 1,200 undergraduate students.

St. John Fisher University Dean Named to National Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders Logo: Deans for Impact

06/28/2023 - Dr. Joellen Maples, dean of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University, was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Maples joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation.

Grant to Support Innovative Teacher Pipeline Program at St. John Fisher University The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education hosted students from its Teacher Pipeline Program partner schools to meet with current undergraduates, participate in classes, eat in the cafeteria, and tour the campus.

05/29/2023 - An innovative pilot program at St. John Fisher University aimed at diversifying the regional pipeline of teachers will now become a multi-year initiative, thanks to a grant from the William and Sheila Konar Foundation.

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