Nursing News and Events

Fisher Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

01/29/2026 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Fall 2025 semester, which includes more than 1,500 undergraduate students.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks St. John Fisher University Graduate Programs Among 2026 Best Online Programs US News & World Report Best Online Program

01/27/2026 - Several St. John Fisher University online graduate programs have been ranked among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report.

Carnegie Foundation Selects St. John Fisher University for 2026 Community Engagement Classification Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Seal.

01/13/2026 - St. John Fisher University has once again been selected among the more than 230 U.S. colleges and universities that have received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing December Graduates Nursing students stand during the pinning ceremony.

12/17/2025 - On Friday, Dec. 12, 41 December graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing celebrated an early graduation and received their nursing pins, marking their official entrance into the nursing profession.

New Scholarship Creates Transformational Opportunities for Students at Wegmans School of Nursing Four nursing students learn skills on a mannequin in the SIM Lab.

12/01/2025 - A new scholarship for undergraduate nursing students in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University will create transformational opportunities for the next generation of nurses by meeting full annual costs for students over the course of their academic careers.

Nursing Students Put Population Health into Action Across Rochester Nursing students volunteer at the Upstate Fall Classic’s Special Olympics Healthy Athlete event.

11/28/2025 - This fall, students enrolled in NURS 301: Population Health & Wellness I are extending their learning far beyond the Fisher classroom. Led by Joy Hogan, visiting assistant professor, and Dr. Liz Dollinger, visiting instructor, the course integrates community-engaged learning with hands-on service, connecting nursing students to local organizations experiencing high volunteer demand.

Fisher Community Making News Kimberly McClure Brenchley and Natalie Byrd

11/21/2025 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

68 Students Inducted into Nursing Honor Society Students receive flowers and certificates during the honor society induction ceremony.

11/20/2025 - This month, the Wegmans School of Nursing inducted 68 students into the Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, an international honor society for nurses, during a ceremony held at the Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great.

Golisano Institute Joins Effort to Mandate Disability Education for Healthcare Professionals Holly Brown

10/23/2025 - Dr. Holly Brown, executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, has joined the advisory committee for Project D.I.M.E. (Disability Inspired Medical Education).

Fisher Celebrates Alumni for Excellence in Leadership, Innovation, and Service The 2025 Dean Medal's Recipients

10/10/2025 - During a special ceremony, St. John Fisher University honored 15 graduates who have achieved success in their careers and made significant contributions to their 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.

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