Nursing News and Events
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.
08/12/2026 - St. John Fisher University has continued its campus facilities investment with a $7 million slate of construction and renovation projects scheduled throughout over the past few months.
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.
06/03/2026 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University continue to make headlines. Here’s a round-up of their recent accomplishments.
05/14/2026 - The St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing has been awarded the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™, a recognition that highlights excellence in healthcare simulation practices. Organizations who receive the endorsement demonstrate a commitment to pursue and sustain excellence in the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice®, designated as the “Cornerstone” Health Simulation Standards.
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.
05/04/2026 - A gift in honor of a founding member of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy Advisory Board has established a scholarship for students pursuing the health sciences, and another gift from a former nurse will support nursing students facing financial hardship.