Arts and Sciences News and Events





02/24/2025 - The next student featured is first-generation student Degraj Suberi. A dedicated and diligent scholar, he is pursuing a double major in physics and math, with a minor in computer science. Suberi was nominated by Megan Walker, TRIO Student Support Services advisor, for his outstanding commitment and academic achievements.

02/19/2025 - In the spring and fall 2024 semesters, Dr. Fernando Ontiveros, associate professor of biology, worked with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester on a National Science Foundation (NSF) Partnership for Innovation grant that helped fund a student research experience.

02/17/2025 - Next fall, the School of Arts and Sciences at St. John Fisher University will begin offering a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Human Services.

02/13/2025 - The next student featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Makena Evans, a physics major, who was nominated by Bob Enck, physics professor and sports science coordinator of the Sports Science Research Team.

02/10/2025 - Kessan VanGronigen, a media and communication major, is this week's featured student in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. She was nominated by Jeremy Sarachan, an associate professor in media and communication.

02/06/2025 - The Interdisciplinary Arts program will present the inaugural One-Act Play Festival at St. John Fisher University. The festival will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Black Box Theater at the Arts Center at Murphy Hall.

02/03/2025 - The next student featured is soon-to-be MBA graduate Nate Ripple. A hard-working committed professional, he has been contemplating returning to school to pursue his MBA for some time, and when Fisher launched the online program, he knew it was a fit for him. Ripple was nominated by Kristen Lennarz, interim director of the MBA program.

01/31/2025 - Ten members of the Sport Management Club at St. John Fisher University will have the business trip of a lifetime as volunteers at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9.

01/30/2025 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Fall 2024 semester, which includes more than 1,400 undergraduate students.

01/29/2025 - This year, the Cavanaugh Dialogues will take on a new format, bringing together faculty members from across campus to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on society.