Summer 2023 News Archive

St. John Fisher University Dean Named to National Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders Logo: Deans for Impact

06/28/2023 - Dr. Joellen Maples, dean of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University, was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Maples joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation.

Fisher Programs Among RBJ Readers’ Favorites A student works on a computer.

06/28/2023 - St. John Fisher University’s undergraduate and graduate programs were selected as the top “reader favorites” in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2023 Reader Rankings Awards.

What You Need to Know: Fisher Alumni Day at Buffalo Bills Training Camp A Fisher alumnus with their family at the 2022 Bills Training Camp.

06/26/2023 - St. John Fisher University is excited to welcome alumni back to campus for the annual Alumni Day at Buffalo Bills Training Camp.

From Montana to Guatemala, Pharmacy Teams Engage in Medical Missions Students make educational posters for a community health fair at Blackfeed Reservation.

06/23/2023 - Students, faculty, and staff from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy recently traveled to Montana and Guatemala to engage in medical missions.

Bills Announce 2023 Training Camp Schedule, Ticket Information Logo for Buffalo Bills Training Camp

06/16/2023 - The 2023 Bills Training Camp presented by Ticketmaster and Connors & Ferris returns to St. John Fisher University starting July 26.

Fisher Students, Staff Bring Home 2023 PRism Wins Fisher students were honored for their work during the 2023 PRism Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America's Rochester chapter.

06/15/2023 - Fisher’s marketing and communications team, several media and communication students, and a media and communication faculty member earned top honors at the 2023 PRism Awards hosted by the Rochester Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Another Record Year: 2023 Marks Highest Post-Graduate Residency Rate for Pharmacy 2023 graduates of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy

06/14/2023 - It was another record year for graduates of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy Class of 2023 seeking a post-graduate residency as 37 percent of graduates were selected for year-long residencies – the highest rate for any graduating class of the School of Pharmacy. Since 2015, the residency rates have continued momentum, more than doubling in just eight years.

St. John Fisher Places 51st in Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings The Cardinal logo of St. John Fisher University Athletics

06/13/2023 - The final 2022-23 Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings placed the St. John Fisher University Athletic Department 51st with a point total of 367.00. The 2022-23 Empire 8 Commissioner’s Cup Champions scored 242 points during the spring, as baseball, softball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and men’s volleyball competed in the NCAA Tournament.

Harris Joins Fisher as New Chief Financial Officer Mark Harris, DBA

06/12/2023 - After a nationwide search, Mark Harris, DBA has been appointed as St. John Fisher University’s new vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer (CFO).

Event Recognizes Impact of Fisher Nurses The Wegmans School of Nursing faculty and staff gather for the annual Light Up the Night event.

06/09/2023 - The Wegmans School of Nursing held its annual Light Up the Night event, bringing together faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to celebrate Fisher nurses. As part of the event, the School of Nursing recognized those who have made a significant impact in the profession.

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