Education News and Events

Ten Undergraduates Earn Prestigious Trustee Awards Dean Joellen Maples congratulates Sara Casale on earning a Trustee Distinguished Scholar Award.

05/12/2024 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors graduating seniors for their academic successes. Among the Class of 2024, 10 students who graduated in December 2023 and May 2024 were recognized for exceptional academic performance. These are the highest honors bestowed to baccalaureate students during their time at the University.

Class of 2024 Honored with Academic, Campus Life Awards Jenna Vinoya and Alexis Danosos were among the more than 100 graduates to receive academic and campus life awards this year.

05/12/2024 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors members of its graduating class who have achieved excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular pursuits.

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Celebrates Class of 2024 A graduate of the Ed.D. program shakes hands with President Rooney.

05/11/2024 - During a Commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education bestowed baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees on more than 120 graduates.

Fisher Sophomores Create Bilingual Children’s Book An illustration of Mia the Pig.

04/25/2024 - St. John Fisher University students Emma Muchow and Marissa Terech spent their semester creating a bilingual children’s book, Pig Tales and Poemas with Mia La Cerdita, to promote dual-language storytelling within their community.

Three Recognized for Research, Teaching Excellence Dr. Barb Lowe, Dr. Jeff Liles, Dr. Guillermo Montes

04/22/2024 - During the 2024 Commencement celebrations, three members of the St. John Fisher University faculty will be honored with the University’s most prestigious scholarship and teaching honors.

St. John Fisher University to Bestow Special Honors during 70th Commencement President Rooney addresses graduate at a 2023 Commencement ceremony.

04/15/2024 - St. John Fisher University will bestow honors upon five members of the community during its 70th Commencement celebrations, to be held across seven ceremonies on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse.

Countdown to Commencement: Emily Sullivan Emily Sullivan

04/01/2024 - Next to be featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Emily Sullivan, a student majoring in inclusive childhood education. Sullivan was nominated by Dr. Sue Schultz, professor of education, and Sarah Mancini-Goebert, assistant director of campus ministry.

Fisher Showcase Now Accepting Proposals A student presents research at the 2023 Fisher Showcase.

03/13/2024 - The submission period for students, faculty, and staff to share research or creative work at the 2024 Fisher Showcase is open. Now in its second year, the Fisher Showcase combines the former Student Research and Creative Work Symposium with the Fisher Scholarship Celebration to highlight the academic pursuits of the entire campus community.

Don’t Miss the Largest-Ever Spring Career Fest A student talks to a potential employer at the Career Fair.

03/12/2024 - More than 90 employers will be on campus during the largest-ever Spring Career Fest, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse.

Countdown to Commencement: Makenna King Makenna King

03/11/2024 - The next student to be featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Makenna King, an inclusive adolescence education and mathematics major. King was nominated by Dr. Susie Hildenbrand, associate professor in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education.

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