Fisher News

President Rooney addresses graduate at a 2023 Commencement ceremony.
St. John Fisher University to Bestow Special Honors during 70th Commencement
April 15, 2024
St. John Fisher University's Presidents Residence
Gift Ensures Longevity of St. John Fisher University’s President’s Residence
April 4, 2024
Fisher student Alayna Delice interviews pop culture critic Aisha Harris.
Pop Culture Critic Shares Career Stories with Fisher Community
April 2, 2024
Nursing Graduates Surpass National NCLEX Pass Rates Two students in the Wegmans School of Nursing test their knowledge in the SIM Center.

05/06/2024 - December 2023 graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing continue to achieve high results on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

The Red Letter, ANGELS, Soaring Publish New Issues The cover of the inaugural issue of The Red Letter.

05/06/2024 - Students from St. John Fisher University have published new issues of its journals, showcasing the creativity and scholarly efforts of the campus community.

Student Transforms Pioch 102A into Sensory-Friendly Space Dr. Todd Sodano (center) joined by students at the screening of Future, Now.

05/03/2024 - Neurodivergent students at St. John Fisher University now have a space that fosters creativity, collaboration, and academic success, thanks to the work of Double Cardinal Maria Ierardi.

Henriquez-Mata is a Student, Entrepreneur, and Restauranteur A sampling of the food available at La Salvi.

05/02/2024 - Ashley Henriquez-Mata, a student in the School of Business at St. John Fisher University, spent her junior year balancing her course workload with a new entrepreneurial venture: La Salvi, a restaurant she runs with her mother.

The Future of the Film Industry is at Fisher Dr. Todd Sodano (center) joined by students at the screening of Future, Now.

05/01/2024 - On Friday, April 26, St. John Fisher University students premiered the pilot episode of their show “Future, Now,” which was created as a part of Dr. Todd Sodano’s Television Production course. More than 20 students wrote, produced, and screened the episode Rochester’s historic Little Theatre.

Community Engagement Awards Honor Students, Faculty, Community Partners Dr. Pam Mapstone (two from the left) with three members of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

04/30/2024 - The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at St. John Fisher University recognized students, faculty, and community partners during the annual Community Engagement Awards, held on Tuesday, April 23.

Lavery Library Renovation April Update Construction crews work on the interior of Lavery Library.

04/30/2024 - An unseasonably warm early spring meant the Lavery Library renovation and modernization project continues with gusto.

Countdown to Commencement: Krissy Wilson Krissy Wilson

04/29/2024 - The final student to be featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Krissy Wilson, a biology student and member of the Honors Program. Wilson was nominated by Daryl Hurd, associate professor of biology.

Two Honored with Excellence in Communication Award Rayna Alsalahi ’26 and Kessan VanGronigen ’25

04/29/2024 - The Department of Media and Communication at St. John Fisher University has selected Rayna Alsalahi ’26 and Kessan VanGronigen ’25 as the 2024 recipients of the Jack Palvino Excellence in Communication Award.

Embracing Diversity through the New Language and Culture Club Informational flyers at the Matcha Tea event.

04/26/2024 - Fisher has opened its doors to a new student organization, the Language and Culture Club, born out of the need to have a space for practicing languages and learning about foreign culture.