Nursing News and Events

St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing Earns Full 10-Year Reaccreditation Students at the Wegmans School of Nursing train in the SIM Center.

06/11/2025 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University recently received reaccreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Fisher Students Shadow Health Care Professionals at RRH Alana Crittenden

05/28/2025 - Five St. John Fisher University students engaged in a shadowing experience at Rochester Regional Health’s Sands Constellation Heart Institute through their involvement in the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP).

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.

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