Nursing News and Events

Several St. John Fisher University Programs Recognized in U.S. News’ 2026 Best Graduate Schools An aerial shot of the Fisher Campus

04/07/2026 - St. John Fisher University has earned high marks in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools ranking for its nursing, business, and pharmacy graduate programs.

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.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Luka Hakkila Luka Hakkila

03/30/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” series features Luka Hakkila, a graduate student in Fisher’s mental health counseling program, nominated by Dr. Rob Rice, a professor and chair of the mental health counseling program in the Wegmans School of Nursing.

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.

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.

Fisher Nursing in Ireland to Explore Cultural Differences in Palliative Care Fisher nursing explores palliative care in Ireland.

03/19/2026 - Two Fisher nursing students had the opportunity to travel to Ireland with Dr. Tricia Gatlin, dean of the Wegmans School of Nursing, and Joy Hogan, visiting assistant professor, during spring break to study and assess the differences between hospice care in Ireland and the United States.

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.

Summer Academic Camps at Fisher: Registration Now Open Students in Fisher Business Camp t-shirts stand together in a classroom.

03/09/2026 - This summer, the Wegmans School of Nursing, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, and School of Business will host academic camps for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a career in nursing, pharmacy, or business. The camps are hosted by each of the Schools on the Fisher campus.

St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing Receives Grant to Bridge The Gap, Strengthen IDD Nursing Education Logo: Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

02/23/2026 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University has received a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the largest grantmaking organization focused exclusively on advancing the health and well-being of New Yorkers, that announced its latest round of grants totaling over $142 million to organizations across New York State that are strengthening essential systems of care while addressing the rising and immediate needs of vulnerable New Yorkers.

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.

Apr 17
Apr 19
10 a.m. Registration; 11:15 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Walk Begins
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