Fisher News

February First Friday Lecture Focuses on First-Year Enrollment Success The St. John Fisher University sign at Growney Stadium.

01/27/2025 - In fall 2024, St. John Fisher University welcomed its largest incoming class in history, a success story that is due to the work of many across the campus community. In the first First Friday Lecture of 2025, hear from two of those involved in the day-to-day recruitment efforts, Stacy Ledermann, assistant vice president of admissions, and Kate Torok, director of marketing and communications.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Natalie Byrd Natalie Byrd

01/27/2025 - Natalie Byrd, a first-generation student and psychology major, is this week’s featured senior in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. She was nominated by Dr. Jessica Robinson, assistant professor of psychology.

Augmented Reality Adds Human Element to Nursing Curriculum A student views a patient through augmented reality technology.

01/27/2025 - An important part of the curriculum for first-year Fisher nursing students is learn to assess a patient’s nonverbal cues, as well as their verbal ones. They’re learning to read these cues from an unlikely source – avatars in an augmented reality (AR) environment.

Support the Campus Ministry Service Trip Students volunteering during the 2024 campus ministry service trip.

01/24/2025 - Each year, dozens of St. John Fisher University students travel to another city to engage in volunteerism through the Office of Campus Ministry during the spring break.

Executive Leadership Candidate Named NYS Elementary Principal of the Year Farid Johnson

01/23/2025 - Farid Johnson, a doctoral candidate in the executive leadership program at St. John Fisher University, was recently honored as Elementary School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS).

Expand Your Knowledge with LinkedIn Learning Logo: LinkedIn

01/22/2025 - This summer, St. John Fisher University began offering LinkedIn Learning as a new e-learning resource for employees and students.

Fisher Students Travel to London over Winter Break Fisher students visit the BBC Studio in Wales.

01/21/2025 - This winter break, seven St. John Fisher University students toured the United Kingdom, exploring the media and theater of Northern Europe.

St. John Fisher University Online Graduate Programs Recognized by U.S. News A graduate of one of Fisher's master's degree programs celebrates at Commencement.

01/21/2025 - Several online graduate offerings at St. John Fisher University were recognized in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs ranking.

Dino Kay Named Honorary Chair of 43rd Teddi Dance for Love Dino Kay will serve as the 2025 Teddi Dance Honorary Chair

01/20/2025 - Rochester radio veteran Dino Kay will cheer on St. John Fisher University students as they dance for 24 hours during the 43rd Teddi Dance for Love.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Emily McLaughlin Emily McLaughlin

01/20/2025 - The next student featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Emily McLaughlin, an inclusive childhood education major with a concentration in mathematics. She was nominated by Coach Sarah Cartmill, the head women’s basketball coach.