Fisher News

St. John Fisher University Announces New Actuarial Sciences Major

10/02/2026 - Next fall, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at St. John Fisher University will begin offering a newly revised major in actuarial science.

Cybersecurity Month: Think Before You Click

10/02/2026 - From fake job offers to threats to delete your account, phishing scams can be convincing. Learn how to spot them before you click. Fisher’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) urges members of the campus community to pay close attention to emails they receive and offers tips during cybersecurity month.

St. John Fisher University Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

10/01/2026 - St. John Fisher University student Isaac Turenne recognized for commitment to solving public problems.

Fisher Welcomes New Faculty, Staff This Fall An aerial photo of campus in the fall.

09/30/2026 - Several new employees joined the St. John Fisher University community throughout the summer months in time for the fall semester who will serve as faculty members, residence directors, coaches, security officers, and more.

Fall 2026 First Friday Lecture Series Schedule A beautiful fall day at Fisher.

09/29/2026 - The fall 2026 First Friday Lecture Series at St. John Fisher University will feature speakers from across the institution who will share insights into University milestones and a long-time archives collection.

Birnie, Gatlin Again Named to RBJ’s Health Care Power List Christine Birnie and Tricia Gatlin

09/29/2026 - St. John Fisher University is once again well represented in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2026 Health Care Power list, a compilation of individuals who have played a significant role in helping to improve the health of the Rochester community.

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Unveils Strategic Plan A nurse and a patient.

09/29/2026 - St. John Fisher University’s Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing has released its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, outlining an ambitious national agenda to strengthen the nursing workforce, expand evidence based practice, and accelerate systems level reforms in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

TIME Ranks Fisher among 2026-2027 America’s Best Colleges An aerial view of St. John Fisher University in the fall.

09/28/2026 - St. John Fisher University has been named among the top 200 on the “2026-2027” America’s Best Colleges list developed by TIME and data research firm Statista.

Pharmacy Team Returns to El Salvador on Service Trip

09/24/2026 - This summer, students from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy joined the School’s 20th medical service trip to El Salvador, serving about 1,600 patients over the course of a week.

Alumni Recognized for Career Success and Commitment to Fisher

09/23/2026 - On Saturday, Sept. 19, graduates of the University gathered to recognize recipients of the Dean’s Medals and the Ten Under 10 Awards at the Alumni Awards Brunch during Alumni Weekend.