Education News and Events
11/10/2026 - Becky Leathersich, chair of the M.S. in Library Media program, was honored as a Library Media Specialist of Excellence at the New York State English Council (NYSEC) Fall Conference.
10/20/2026 - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education has received the 2026 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement from the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP).
09/28/2026 - St. John Fisher University has been named among the top 200 on the “2026-2027” America’s Best Colleges list developed by TIME and data research firm Statista.
08/12/2026 - St. John Fisher University will honor 25 alumni and friends at two special celebrations during the upcoming Alumni Weekend, taking place Sept. 18-20.
08/12/2026 - For the tenth year in a row, St. John Fisher University has been recognized for its continuing commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction. Fisher was named to the 2026-2027 list, recognizing its delivery of a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on personalized learning, strong student-faculty relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful student outcomes.
08/10/2026 - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University has been reaccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
07/29/2026 - For the third year in a row, St. John Fisher University was named the top winner in all three higher education categories in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2026 Reader Rankings.
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.
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.
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.