Fisher News

Phil Yawman, Karen Zandi, and Peter Carpino
St. John Fisher University to Bestow Honorary Degree, President’s Medals Upon Three Community Members during 72nd Commencement Ceremonies
April 13, 2026
Dominique Lawrence
Countdown to Commencement 2026: Dominique Lawrence
April 20, 2026
Victor E. Salerno Center for American Enterprise building
St. John Fisher University Launches New Finance Concentration to Fully Online MBA
April 20, 2026
Countdown to Commencement 2026: Dominique Lawrence Dominique Lawrence

04/20/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” series features Dominique Lawrence, a Spanish and film and television major. She was nominated by Dr. Meg Flaherty, assistant dean of students and Title IX coordinator, and Dr. Marina Bonilla-Conejo, assistant professor in the Department of Modern Languages.

St. John Fisher University Launches New Finance Concentration to Fully Online MBA Victor E. Salerno Center for American Enterprise building

04/20/2026 - The St. John Fisher University School of Business has announced the addition of a new finance concentration within its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, expanding academic pathways for graduate students seeking advanced preparation in financial analysis, modeling, and decision-making.

Coming Fall 2026: 9/11 Stair Climb in Honor of 25th Anniversary A logo for the 9/11 Stair Climb Event

04/20/2026 - This fall marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy that shook the nation. To honor this milestone, rising sophomores, Connor Brown, Cam Cook, and Tyler Hildreth are partnering with University administration, campus clubs and departments, community organizations, local businesses, and first responders to host a 9/11 Memorial and Stair climb at Fisher.

Fisher Students are Golden Again at RIT DataFest Gold winning Fisher team at the 2026 DataFest.

04/17/2026 - For the second year in a row, Fisher data analytics students won gold for Best Use of External Data at the American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest, hosted by Rochester Institute of Technology.

Second Annual Greater Rochester Teaching of Psychology Conference Held at Fisher Aerial view of the St. John Fisher University campus in fall.

04/16/2026 - The Department of Psychology welcomed faculty from area universities and high schools for a day of exchanging ideas and innovations in teaching of psychology at the Second Annual Greater Rochester Teaching of Psychology Conference (ROCTop).

Fisher Investment Club Travels to New York City for Immersive Finance Experience Fisher Investment Club visits NYC for immersive financial experience.

04/16/2026 - Over spring break, the St. John Fisher University Investment Club traveled to New York City for an immersive, career‑focused experience designed to expose students to the heart of the financial services industry. The multi‑day trip blended structured site visits, professional networking, and experiential learning, giving students a firsthand look at careers in finance while strengthening their professional readiness.

Fisher Pharmacists Connect with President of National Community Pharmacists Association Fisher Pharmacy students with guest speaker Kristen Riddle, president of the National Community Pharmacists Association

04/16/2026 - The Wegmans School of Pharmacy student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) recently hosted Dr. Kristin Riddle, national president of the NCPA, on campus to speak with students about community pharmacy, leadership, and the future of the profession.

Biology Honor Society Inducts 30 New Members Graduating Senior TriBeta Members. Upper: Nick Karnyski (left); Victoria Slade; Raphaela Harrienger; Izabella LeGrett; Yeriel Rene Castro Aquino; Natalie Gantress; Calleigh Farley; and Reilly Morrow (right). Lower: Erin Anson (left); Katie Huber; Isabella Getter; Dayana Nicolle Gonzalez Rosario; Annaleise Douglas; Lillian Gottstine; Leigha Premo; and Sara M. Notaro (right).

04/15/2026 - The Upsilon Rho chapter of the Beta Beta Beta, TriBeta, Biological Honor Society at Fisher held its 14th annual Induction Ceremony on March 27. The chapter inducted 19 new regular members and 11 associate members.

St. John Fisher University to Bestow Honorary Degree, President’s Medals Upon Three Community Members during 72nd Commencement Ceremonies Phil Yawman, Karen Zandi, and Peter Carpino

04/13/2026 - St. John Fisher University will honor three impactful members of the Greater Rochester and Fisher communities during its 72nd Commencement celebrations in May.

Gift Endows Lavery Library’s Archives and Special Collections Fisher Archives and Special Collections

04/13/2026 - Lavery Library’s Archives and Special Collections support the Fisher curriculum and student experience as well as research and scholarship, and amplify untold stories. A gift from Dr. Thomas Tyson, professor emeritus, will help to continue to elevate these resources for research at St. John Fisher University.