Fisher News

Chris and Betsy Ullrich
Historic Gift from Late Fisher Alumnus Provides New Scholarship for Students Pursuing the Sciences
January 6, 2026
Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres ’18 speaks at Commencement.
Celebrating 20 Years: Executive Leadership Program Hosts Free Leadership Speaker Series for Anniversary Year
January 7, 2026
Honored to be an Athena Young Professional award finalist.
Fisher Finalists in the 2026 ATHENA Awards, presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
December 12, 2025
Celebrating 20 Years: Executive Leadership Program Hosts Free Leadership Speaker Series for Anniversary Year Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres ’18 speaks at Commencement.

01/07/2026 - The executive leadership program will celebrate two decades of doctoral leadership with a free virtual speaker series throughout the spring 2026 semester.

Historic Gift from Late Fisher Alumnus Provides New Scholarship for Students Pursuing the Sciences Chris and Betsy Ullrich

01/06/2026 - A $4.5 million gift, the largest single gift from an alumnus, will provide a new scholarship for current and incoming students pursuing science education at St. John Fisher University.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing December Graduates Nursing students stand during the pinning ceremony.

12/17/2025 - On Friday, Dec. 12, 41 December graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing celebrated an early graduation and received their nursing pins, marking their official entrance into the nursing profession.

Fisher Finalists in the 2026 ATHENA Awards, presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Honored to be an Athena Young Professional award finalist.

12/12/2025 - Two members of the St. John Fisher University community have been named finalists in the 2026 Athena Awards presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Thibodeau Named NAMI NYS 2025 Educator of the Year Ryan Thibodeau

12/10/2025 - Dr. Ryan Thibodeau, professor of psychology at St. John Fisher University, has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) New York State.

Summer Research: Turning Risk into Readiness

12/09/2025 - Emily Wyman ’27 shares her experience in the Summer Research program.

Fisher Announces 2026 Commencement Schedule A graduate shakes hands with President Rooney during Commencement.

12/08/2025 - Next May, St. John Fisher University will celebrate members of the Class of 2026 during its 72nd Commencement.

A Purrfect Blend: “Cats and Coffee” Showcases Student Creativity Students from Comm 377 with Kris Weltman and Tracy Niemynski.

12/08/2025 - As finals week approached at St. John Fisher University, students had a new way to relax and unwind, thanks to their classmates in the Media Relations course who organized a calming, community-centered event, “Cats and Coffee,” inviting the entire University to take a break from the pressures of exam season.

Course on Buyer Behavior Connects Students with Local Businesses Students present about Lift Bridge Yarns.

12/05/2025 - Students in the School of Business at St. John Fisher University recently applied classroom concepts to real-world business environments through community-engaged learning projects in Fairport. Partnering with small, owner-operated businesses, students in Professor Amy Valente’s Buyer Behavior course analyzed customer behavior, marketing strategies, and store operations, then provided actionable recommendations to support business growth.

Back-to-Back Articles Explore Celebrity, Feminism, and Pop Culture Book cover for Women's Leadership in Popular Culture.

12/04/2025 - Dr. Michelle Laura Flood, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Media and Communication, recently published articles that explore celebrity feminism and pop culture issues.