Arts and Sciences News and Events

Class of 2024 Honored with Academic, Campus Life Awards Jenna Vinoya and Alexis Danosos were among the more than 100 graduates to receive academic and campus life awards this year.

05/12/2024 - Each year, St. John Fisher University honors members of its graduating class who have achieved excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular pursuits.

School of Arts and Sciences Graduates Turn Their Tassels Graduates wait to receive their diplomas at the School of Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony.

05/10/2024 - Across two ceremonies held on Friday, May 10, the School of Arts and Sciences at St. John Fisher University celebrated its master’s and baccalaureate degree graduates.

The Red Letter, ANGELS, Soaring Publish New Issues The cover of the inaugural issue of The Red Letter.

05/06/2024 - Students from St. John Fisher University have published new issues of its journals, showcasing the creativity and scholarly efforts of the campus community.

Student Transforms Pioch 102A into Sensory-Friendly Space Dr. Todd Sodano (center) joined by students at the screening of Future, Now.

05/03/2024 - Neurodivergent students at St. John Fisher University now have a space that fosters creativity, collaboration, and academic success, thanks to the work of Double Cardinal Maria Ierardi.

The Future of the Film Industry is at Fisher Dr. Todd Sodano (center) joined by students at the screening of Future, Now.

05/01/2024 - On Friday, April 26, St. John Fisher University students premiered the pilot episode of their show “Future, Now,” which was created as a part of Dr. Todd Sodano’s Television Production course. More than 20 students wrote, produced, and screened the episode Rochester’s historic Little Theatre.

Community Engagement Awards Honor Students, Faculty, Community Partners Dr. Pam Mapstone (two from the left) with three members of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

04/30/2024 - The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at St. John Fisher University recognized students, faculty, and community partners during the annual Community Engagement Awards, held on Tuesday, April 23.

Countdown to Commencement: Krissy Wilson Krissy Wilson

04/29/2024 - The final student to be featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Krissy Wilson, a biology student and member of the Honors Program. Wilson was nominated by Daryl Hurd, associate professor of biology.

Two Honored with Excellence in Communication Award Rayna Alsalahi ’26 and Kessan VanGronigen ’25

04/29/2024 - The Department of Media and Communication at St. John Fisher University has selected Ranya Alsalahi ’26 and Kessan VanGronigen ’25 as the 2024 recipients of the Jack Palvino Excellence in Communication Award.

Embracing Diversity through the New Language and Culture Club Informational flyers at the Matcha Tea event.

04/26/2024 - Fisher has opened its doors to a new student organization, the Language and Culture Club, born out of the need to have a space for practicing languages and learning about foreign culture.

Fisher Sophomores Create Bilingual Children’s Book An illustration of Mia the Pig.

04/25/2024 - St. John Fisher University students Emma Muchow and Marissa Terech spent their semester creating a bilingual children’s book, Pig Tales and Poemas with Mia La Cerdita, to promote dual-language storytelling within their community.

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