Summer 2022 News Archive

Young Peacebuilders Gather at St. John Fisher University Students at the GDK Summer Student Leadership Conference talk outside of the Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great.

07/07/2022 - Anchored by keynote speaker St. John Fisher University alumnus Dr. George Lopez ’72, an international expert on peace and justice, 25 rising high school junior and senior student leaders attended the second annual GDK Summer Student Leadership Conference “Building Pathways to Peace,” held in June on campus.

Family Business Camp to Support the Next Generation The Salerno Center for American Enterprise

07/06/2022 - As part of its Family Business Initiative, the St. John Fisher University School of Business will host the Young Adult/Parent Family Business Camp, a one-day program providing network and learning opportunities for young adults (ages 16-20) whose parent(s) own a business. The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, August 8, at the St. John Fisher University School of Business.

Scholarship Honors the Past and Future of Fisher Pharmacy Wegmans School of Pharmacy building

07/05/2022 - The Willis Wesley Griffis, Jr. Emergency Fund was recently created to help students in the Wegmans School of Pharmacy who face a family hardship or emergency situation. The gift was designed to help students travel to and from the University so that they may visit a loved one during a difficult time.

Celebrating 200 Years of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great

07/01/2022 - On the 200th anniversary of the Congregation of St. Basil, Fr. Kevin Mannara, CSB, reflects on their philosophy of education and lasting influence on the University.

What’s in a Name: Fisher becomes a University President Rooney announces Fisher's transition to a university.

07/01/2022 - On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College has become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade—St. John Fisher University.

Fisher Lands Conference-Leading 191 Student-Athletes on E8 President's List Empire 8 Logo next two a stack of books with an apple on top.

06/29/2022 - The St. John Fisher University Department of Athletics is proud to announce that 191 student-athletes were recently honored by the Empire 8 for their efforts in the classroom as the conference released its President's List for the spring semester.

Fisher Expects Largest Incoming First-Year Class in Institution’s History Lavery Library in the fall with the Kearney Steeple in background view.

06/28/2022 - This Labor Day weekend, Fisher will welcome its largest first-year class in the institution’s history. The Class of 2026 is also the inaugural incoming class of the newly named St. John Fisher University, a change that will be effective on July 1, 2022.

Fisher Wins E8 Commissioner's Cup for Third Straight Year Back to Back to Back! Empire 8 Conference Commissioner's Cup Champions written over a picture of the trophy.

06/23/2022 - Three-Peat! The St. John Fisher College Department of Athletics stands alone atop the Empire 8 after winning its third consecutive Commissioner's Cup denoting the top-performing department in the conference following a record-setting year.

Women in Family Business Newest Program in School of Business Initiative Meaghan Frank, vice president and fourth generation of the Dr. Frank Winery on Keuka Lake, will be the guest of honor at the dinner.

06/23/2022 - The School of Business at St. John Fisher College is running at full speed with its Family Business Program. Headed by Interim Dean, Dr. Carol Wittmeyer, the initiative has introduced a Family Business Camp, a Next Generation Leadership Program, and Governance Programs with each scheduled to launch this fall.

St. John Fisher College to become St. John Fisher University President Rooney announces Fisher's transition to a university.

06/20/2022 - On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College will become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade, and transition to become St. John Fisher University (SJF). The new name will be effective July 1.

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