Fall 2024 News Archive

A Season of Firsts: Election Edition An I Voted sticker.

11/11/2024 - In what was considered one of the most pivotal presidential races in American history, this election season was marked by many ‘firsts,’ including America’s first woman of color presidential nominee. In addition, members of Gen Z, including many at Fisher, participated in a presidential election for the first time, coming of voting age just this year.

Alumna Delivers Empowering Message during First-Generation Week Celebration Alumna Stephanie Woodward delivers remarks during First-Generation Week.

11/11/2024 - During the first week of November, St. John Fisher University joined colleges and universities across the United States in celebrating first-generation students and their accomplishments. In recognition of First-Generation Week, Fisher welcomed Stephanie Woodward ’10, Fisher alumna and Disability EmpowHer Network founder and executive director, to campus to deliver a keynote talk.

Men’s Soccer Wins Empire 8 Title The men's soccer team holds up the Empire 8 Championship banner.

11/09/2024 - The No. 1-seeded St. John Fisher University men’s soccer team cinched the Empire 8 Championship trophy with a 2-0 victory over No. 7-seeded Elmira College on Saturday night at Growney Stadium.

Intelligent.com Ranks Multiple Fisher Programs Among Best in U.S. The Basilian motto, Teach Me Goodness, Discipilne, and Knowledge is written on the exterior of Golisano Gateway.

11/07/2024 - Intelligent.com, a source for higher education rankings and research, has included multiple programs at St. John Fisher University in its 2025 rankings. The University has been awarded top honors across several disciplines, including business, nursing, and sport management.

Alumna on a Mission: Using Acupuncture to Heal Trauma Around the Globe Christine (Welzmueller) Cronin ’95

11/06/2024 - Certified acupuncturist Christine (Welzmueller) Cronin ’95 has served as the executive director of the non-profit Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) for the past two years.

Cardinals Plant Trees: Students Help Revive Great American Chestnut First-year students plant American chestnut trees.

11/05/2024 - In a hands-on lesson in sustainability, more than a dozen Fisher students rolled up their sleeves on a Saturday morning in October at the Hundred Acre Nature Park with a mission: to help revive the nearly extinct Great American Chestnut tree.

Seeking #Fisher2025 Nominations for Countdown to Commencement Video Series A Fisher graduate smiles in his cap and gown during Commencement..

11/04/2024 - St. John Fisher University is seeking nominations for the 2025 Countdown to Commencement video series that features members of the graduating class who have made an impact during their time on campus.

SJF AMA Celebrates Annual Marketing Week AMA students listen to a guest speaker during Marketing Week 2024.

11/01/2024 - Throughout the week of October 21, the St. John Fisher University chapter of the American Marketing Association (SJF AMA) hosted its annual Marketing Week.

Lavery Library Renovation October Update Light fixtures and light wood walls provide a preview of the interior of Lavery Library.

10/31/2024 - The weather may be turning cooler, but construction continues at Lavery Library.

Introducing the E-Board of SGA The 2024-2025 Student Government Association Executive Board.

10/31/2024 - With the fall semester in full swing, Fisher News Highlights caught up with the Executive Board of the Student Government Association (SGA) to learn what they hope to accomplish this year, and how they serve Fisher students.

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