Fisher News

Your Purpose is Calling: Attend the Faith in Action Fair Students pack boxes during the Campus Ministry alternative Spring Break trip.

03/23/2026 - On Tuesday, April 7, students, faculty, and staff can attend the Faith In Action Fair to learn more about local, regional, and national short- and long-term service opportunities, including gap-year service opportunities for students.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Andrew Beyler Andrew Beyler stands with fellow students holding SJF letters.

03/23/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Andrew Beyler, an inclusive childhood education and history major nominated by Kristen Driskill, associate professor of inclusive education.

Leading the Way: Doctorate in Executive Leadership Program Celebrates 20 Years Group of doctorate graduates gathered in academic regalia

03/20/2026 - Leadership is often described as the ability to influence and guide others. Fisher’s Doctorate in Executive Leadership program has embodied that idea for two decades, preparing leaders who shape organizations and communities. The program celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026.

AMA Travels to Chicago for Annual International Collegiate Conference A group of Fisher students of the American Marketing Association stand near the AMA initials.

03/20/2026 - The St. John Fisher University chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to participate in the 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference (ICC), one of the largest and most prestigious gatherings of marketing students in the world.

I Heart Fisher Giving Day 2026 Raises $773K Four students stand with Beaks the mascot holding a sign that reads Thank You

03/20/2026 - This year, 1,018 donors raised more than $773,000 during the seventh annual I Heart Fisher Giving Day. Held on Thursday, March 19, the celebration of philanthropy supports students and programs at St. John Fisher University.

Fisher Campus Community Making Headlines Dr. Anthony Siracusa, Dr. Melissa Bissonette, Becky Leathersich, Dr. Whitney Rapp, Dr. Joellen Maples, and Dr. Angela Clark-Taylor.

03/20/2026 - Faculty and staff at St. John Fisher University achieve, create, and motivate through their work every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

Fisher Nursing in Ireland to Explore Cultural Differences in Palliative Care Fisher nursing explores palliative care in Ireland.

03/19/2026 - Two Fisher nursing students had the opportunity to travel to Ireland with Dr. Tricia Gatlin, dean of the Wegmans School of Nursing, and Joy Hogan, visiting assistant professor, during spring break to study and assess the differences between hospice care in Ireland and the United States.

A Decade of Hope: Celebrating 10 Years of Connection and Resilience at the Fisher Out of the Darkness Walk Walk participants hold shirts to raise awareness of suicide prevention at the Out of the Darkness Walk at St. John Fisher University.

03/19/2026 - In 2016, a movement started with a single step on campus at Fisher. Faculty, staff, and students committed to highlighting mental health as an important element of overall health and well-being.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Victoria Howard Victoria Howard

03/16/2026 - This week’s featured student in the “Countdown to Commencement” series is Victoria Howard, a psychology major nominated by Chris Keyes, director of student engagement and leadership.

Loss Lecture Explores Evolution and Earth Surface Environments Headshot of Dr. Andrew Knoll

03/16/2026 - Renowned paleobiologist and astrobiologist Dr. Andrew Knoll, Fisher Professor of Natural History and Earth and Planetary Sciences, Emeritus in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, will deliver the annual Loss Lecture at St. John Fisher University. Free and open to the public, the lecture will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, in Cleary Family Auditorium in Kearney Hall.