Nursing News and Events

Class of 2025 Graduates from Fisher Members of the Class of 2025 pose at Commencement.

05/10/2025 - Across three ceremonies held on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, St. John Fisher University conferred baccalaureate degrees on more than 600 members of the Class of 2025.

Master’s and Doctoral Candidates Earn Degrees An Ed.D. graduate is hooded by Dr. Maples.

05/10/2025 - St. John Fisher University conferred master’s and doctoral degrees upon more than 400 graduates during two ceremonies on Saturday, May 10.

Twelve Undergraduates Earn Prestigious Trustee Awards A student wears a cap with a 2025 tassel.

05/10/2025 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors graduating seniors for their academic successes. Among the Class of 2025, 12 students who graduated in December 2024 and May 2025 were recognized for exceptional academic performance. These are the highest honors bestowed to baccalaureate students during their time at the University.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing Graduates A nursing graduate receives a nursing pin.

05/09/2025 - On Friday, May 9, spring graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing stood in front of family and friends to receive their nursing pins, marking their official entrance into the nursing profession.

Class of 2025 Honored with Academic, Campus Life Awards Members of the Alumni Engagement team with a student award winner.

05/09/2025 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors members of its graduating class who have achieved excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular pursuits.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Rebecca Sienkiewicz Rebecca Sienkiewicz with friends on Move-In Day.

04/28/2025 - Rebecca Sienkiewicz, a nursing major, is this week’s featured senior in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. She was nominated by Tiffany Nicholas, associate director of student engagement and leadership.

St. John Fisher University to Bestow President’s Medals Upon Four Community Members during 71st Commencement Ceremonies Donald Bain, Jerome Underwood, Lucy Malmberg, Marilyn Dollinger.

04/21/2025 - St. John Fisher University will bestow four President’s Medals during its 71st Commencement celebrations in May.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Emma Kane Emma Kane

04/11/2025 - The next student featured is Emma Kane. A committed and hardworking student, she is pursuing an education in nursing and is the co-captain of the rowing team, she is also a member of the Honors Program. Kane was nominated by Jon Covney, head coach of women's rowing.

St. John Fisher University Raises $19k for Suicide Prevention A board member from AFSP shares information at the 2025 Out of the Darkness Walk.

04/08/2025 - St. John Fisher University hosted its 9th annual Out of the Darkness campus walk on Sunday, April 6, to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The University raised a current total of $19,477 for the AFSP, exceeding the original fundraising goal of $10,000.

Fisher’s Nursing Graduate Programs Among U.S. News’ Best in Nation Seal: US News and World Report Best Grad Schools - Nursing Master's Degree 2025

04/08/2025 - The M.S. in Nursing program in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University was ranked No. 34 the nation, according to the annual U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools ranking.

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