Pharmacy News and Events

Fisher to Honor Alumni During Alumni Weekend Five medals and ribbons with Fisher logo

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.

Decade of Distinction: St. John Fisher University Once Again Honored as 2026-2027 College of Distinction

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.

It’s a Three-Peat: Fisher is Top Winner in Higher Education Categories in 2026 RBJ Reader Rankings for Third-Straight Year

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.

They Matched: Pharmacy Graduates are Headed to Residency Programs Across the Country

06/08/2026 - Of the graduating Class of 2026 at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, over 30 percent of new Fisher pharmacists were selected to engage in year-long residencies, training in medical centers, community pharmacies, and health centers around the nation.

Class of 2026 Honored with Academic, Campus Life Awards

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.

Class of 2026 Graduates from Fisher

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.

Master’s and Doctoral Candidates Earn Degrees

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.

Philanthropy Supports Students Pursuing Health Sciences A pharmacy student taking a patient's blood pressure

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.

Pharmacy Students Advocate on Pharmacy Legislative Day in Albany

05/04/2026 - This April, 37 pharmacy faculty, students, and local preceptors descended upon Albany to discuss critical pharmacy legislative issues. They were joined by seven other schools of pharmacy across the state totaling a group of more than 200 pharmacists and student pharmacists for Legislative Day.

Awards Recognize Excellence in the School of Pharmacy

04/30/2026 - Students, faculty, and staff celebrated a successful academic year with their annual awards ceremonies for campus and online pathways. Recipients were honored for their exceptional academic performance, leadership, research, and service to the pharmacy field.

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