Arts and Sciences News and Events

Fisher Announces Fall 2022 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

02/24/2023 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Fall 2022 semester, which includes more than 1,200 undergraduate students.

Loss Lecture Features Leading Researcher in Nanostructured Materials Dr. Humberto Terrones

02/22/2023 - Dr. Humberto Terrones, Rayleigh Endowed Chair and professor of physics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), will present the lecture, “The Fascinating Quantum World of 2-D Materials” as part of St. John Fisher University’s annual Robert and Janice Loss Science Lecture Series, established in 2003 to promote the study of sciences among youth.

Countdown to Commencement 2023: Marissa Brennan Marissa Brennan

02/20/2023 - Mathematics and statistics double major Marissa Brennan is the next member of the Class of 2023 to be featured in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. Brennan was nominated by Sarah Mancini-Goebert, assistant director, Office of Campus Ministry.

Countdown to Commencement 2023: Michael Lilholt Michael Lilholt

02/13/2023 - Inclusive adolescence education and mathematics double major Michael Lilholt is the next member of the Class of 2023 to be featured in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. Lilholt was nominated by Dr. Tim Madigan, professor and chair, Department of Philosophy and Classical Studies.

St. John Fisher University Joins Cisco Network Academy A student at a computer.

02/08/2023 - St. John Fisher University has joined a worldwide network of over 11,800 academies by becoming a Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad), an effort that is part of the re-imagining of Fisher’s cybersecurity degree. Cisco is the world’s largest multinational, American-based digital communications corporation; the Networking Academy falls under their social responsibility initiatives.

Four Inducted into National Sport Management Honors Society Four students and one faculty member at the conference in Tampa.

02/07/2023 - Four St. John Fisher University students were recognized at the annual Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Conference, which took place on February 2-3 in Tampa, Florida.

CIC Grant Funds Development of DEI Curriculum Cover of the book, We Need To Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy, by Dr. Eboo Patel.

02/01/2023 - St. John Fisher University has received a $5,000 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), to focus on the development and implementation of a curriculum within the School of Arts and Sciences focusing on interfaith aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Countdown to Commencement 2023: Dave Eichas Dave Eichas

01/23/2023 - Biology and psychology double major David Eichas is the next member of the Class of 2023 to be featured in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. Eichas was nominated by Emily Colliss, assistant director of the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement.

Students of Brian O’Neill Fine Art to Present Collection of Work, “Legacy,” at Fisher’s O’Keefe Ross Gallery Left - Daydreamer by Brian O'Neill and Right - Heirloom by Jane Patrick

01/20/2023 - Years of dedication and artistic passion will be on display for “Legacy”—a collection of realism drawings and oil paintings created by the students of artist Brian O’Neill. This extraordinary body of work includes current and alumni artists of the Brian O’Neill Fine Art Studio.

Countdown to Commencement 2023: CJ Leonardo CJ Leonardo

01/16/2023 - Each year, faculty and staff nominate members of the graduating class for “Countdown to Commencement,” a video series which recognizes the accomplishments of soon-to-be-alumni of the University. Fisher News Highlights features a student every week of the spring semester, as we countdown to the Commencement celebration in May. The first student to be featured is CJ Leonardo, a biology major who was nominated by Drs. Kristin Picardo and Alexey Ignatchenko.

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