Fisher News

Class of 2026 Honored with Academic, Campus Life Awards

05/11/2026 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors members of its graduating class who have achieved excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular pursuits.

Class of 2026 Graduates from Fisher

05/09/2026 - Across three ceremonies held on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, St. John Fisher University conferred baccalaureate degrees on more than 600 members of the Class of 2026.

Master’s and Doctoral Candidates Earn Degrees

05/09/2026 - St. John Fisher University conferred master’s and doctoral degrees upon more than 450 graduates during two ceremonies on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.

Ten Undergraduates Earn Prestigious Trustee Awards

05/09/2026 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors graduating seniors for their academic successes. Among the Class of 2026, students who graduated in December 2025 and May 2026 were recognized for exceptional academic performance. These are the highest honors bestowed to baccalaureate students during their time at the University.

Three Faculty Recognized for Research, Teaching Excellence

05/09/2026 - During the 2026 Commencement celebrations, three members of the St. John Fisher University faculty were honored with the University’s most prestigious scholarship and teaching honors.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing Graduates

05/09/2026 - On Thursday, May 7, spring 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.

Celebration Honors Graduating First-Generation and Service Scholars

05/08/2026 - On Wednesday, May 6, the graduating cohorts from the First-Gen and Service Scholar programs celebrated all they have accomplished in partnership with the community.

Graduating Student-Athletes Take a Time Out for a Special Commencement Celebration Amid Post-Season Competition

05/08/2026 - With games and competitions keeping them busy throughout Commencement weekend, student-athletes at St. John Fisher University had the opportunity to enjoy all the pomp and circumstance of this important rite of passage during a special Athletics Commencement, held on Wednesday, May 6.

Noyce Scholars Graduate, Marking Major Program Milestone

05/07/2026 - This May, a sense of pride and accomplishment filled the air as the final cohort of the Noyce INSPIRE Scholarship Program celebrated its graduation. These scholars are set to receive their Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Inclusive Adolescence Education, ready to step into classrooms and inspire the next generation of thinkers.

Celebrating Good, Smart, and Talented Graduating Athletes

05/06/2026 - On Tuesday, May 5, St. John Fisher University Athletics recognized over 150 graduating student athletes during the annual senior athlete banquet. Coaches, athletes, and University staff and leadership shared a meal, reminisced about victories, and recognized the accomplishments on and off the field.