iFisher News

See the iFisher: Next Generation Learning Initiative in action across campus through these news stories.

Sabourin Among Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educators Katie Sabourin promoting the effective use of the iPads in teaching and learning.

01/23/2026 - Katie Sabourin, assistant vice president of digital learning at Fisher, has been recognized by Apple as a Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educator.

Augmented Reality Adds Human Element to Nursing Curriculum A student views a patient through augmented reality technology.

01/27/2025 - An important part of the curriculum for first-year Fisher nursing students is learn to assess a patient’s nonverbal cues, as well as their verbal ones. They’re learning to read these cues from an unlikely source – avatars in an augmented reality (AR) environment.

Campus Enhancements Continue Through Summer Months A rendering of Fisher's new Blackbox Theater in Murphy Hall.

07/11/2023 - Though summer is traditionally considered a quieter time on most college campuses, at Fisher, it is a time to move forward with campus enhancements – both on the exterior and interior of various campus spaces. From academics to athletics, roofing to flooring, and everything in between, students will return in less than two months to some completed and ongoing projects.

Fisher Among Institutions to Receive Grant to Mark Courses Featuring Open Educational Resources Aerial view of St. John Fisher University's campus in the fall.

05/16/2023 - The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) recently announced that St. John Fisher University is among four selected independent institutions in the Northeast participating in the Open Education Course Marking Grant, a new 15-month initiative to support institutions in the expansion of student awareness and use of no-cost learning materials.

Fisher to Add 3D Technology to New Nursing Curriculum A student works on a mannequin in the nursing SIM Center.

01/30/2023 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University will pilot immersive 3D learning within its nursing curriculum, thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

Grant Funds Renovation of Education Classroom One of the newly renovated classrooms in Basil Hall.

01/26/2023 - A $150,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust will support the renovation of a classroom in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education into an innovative, active learning space.

Fisher Celebrates Apple Distinguished Schools Designation Randy M. '75 and Susan White, Katie Sabourin, Eileen Lynd-Balta, and Kevin Railey.

11/23/2022 - On Tuesday, Nov. 15, members of the St. John Fisher University community gathered to celebrate its recent recognition as an Apple Distinguished School.

Classroom Named in Honor of Alumnus Marty Keating ’75 and Jake Latchman

11/03/2022 - On Friday, Oct. 28, St. John Fisher University dedicated a classroom named for alumnus, trustee, and longtime donor, Marty Keating ’75.

St. John Fisher University Named Apple Distinguished School Students use their iPad during class.

10/03/2022 - St. John Fisher University has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025 for its iFisher: Next Generation Learning Initiative. Designed to enhance teaching and learning at the University, iFisher is an extension of the institution’s commitment to providing students with transformative experiences designed to help them achieve their educational goals and early career outcomes.

iPads a Slam-Dunk for Fisher Women’s Basketball Team Coach Melissa Kuberka huddles with her team during a women's basketball game.

04/28/2022 - It’s well-known that St. John Fisher College students and faculty are using iPads across many different academic departments. But, the iFisher: Next Generation Learning Initiative has also put iPads to use in several of Fisher’s athletic programs. Melissa Kuberka, head women’s basketball coach and a recent graduate of Fisher’s MBA program, has seen the value of iPads in the classroom and on the court.

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