Fisher News

Fisher Community Making News Dr. Timothy Franz poses with a copy of his new book.

12/20/2024 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing December Graduates A December graduate of the Wegmans School of Nursing holds up a pin.

12/18/2024 - On Friday, Dec. 13, 59 December 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.

Fisher Announces Reduced Tuition Plan for Select Education Master’s Degrees A student in a Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education graduate program.

12/17/2024 - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University is introducing a new reduced tuition model for its master’s degree programs in inclusive education, library media, literacy education, and educational leadership. The new tuition will be effective beginning summer 2025.

Wegmans School of Nursing’s New CRNA Doctoral Program Earns Accreditation A graduate nursing student.

12/16/2024 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University received accreditation for its new Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia and Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Fisher Launches Degree in Neuroscience and Behavior A professor shows a student a model of a brain.

12/09/2024 - Next fall, the School of Arts and Sciences at St. John Fisher University will begin offering a major in neuroscience and behavior.

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Receives Special Olympics Health Grant A nurse listens to a patient's heartbeat.

12/09/2024 - The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University received $50,000 through the Special Olympics Health 2024 Systems Change in Inclusive Health Subgrant, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grant will fund the creation of professional development materials that will prepare advanced practice providers (APPs) to deliver quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

How Two Coaches are Building Fisher’s New Hockey Programs Reid Lesswing and Scott McDonald

12/06/2024 - This summer, the St. John Fisher University Athletics Department announced the arrival of Reid Lesswing as the head coach of the men’s ice hockey program and Scott McDonald as the head coach of the women’s ice hockey program.

Five Fisher Students Earn TriBeta Research Grants Logo: Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society

12/05/2024 - Five St. John Fisher University students have earned $1,700 in Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) Research Grants to support their independent academic research.

Save the Date for the 2025 Spirit of Identity Week A tablescape at the 2024 BSU Gala.

12/04/2024 - St. John Fisher University will kick off the spring 2025 semester with the third annual Spirit of Identity Week.

Chill Out Before Finals during Stress Less Week A student does crafts.

12/04/2024 - St. John Fisher University’s Office of Student Engagement and Leadership will be hosting Stress Less Week. Running from Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Tuesday, Dec. 10, activities aim to provide relief and relaxation to students as they prepare for their final exams.