Education News and Events

Fisher Announces Reduced Tuition Plan for Select Education Master’s Degrees A student in a Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education graduate program.

12/17/2024 - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University is introducing a new reduced tuition model for its master’s degree programs in inclusive education, library media, literacy education, and educational leadership. The new tuition will be effective beginning summer 2025.

Fisher Secures $17.3M in Key Grants for 2024 Fiscal Year Kearney Hall on a fall day.

11/21/2024 - The Office of Sponsored Programs and the Office of Foundation and Corporate Relations recently hosted its annual Grants Celebration to recognize the funding St. John Fisher University received during the 2024 Fiscal Year. The University submitted 30 grant proposals and was awarded 18, securing more than $17.3 million in funding from various sources that contribute to improving programs and services for students.

Students Launch Donation Campaign to Share Book Marissa Terech and Emma Muchow

11/12/2024 - Last spring, Emma Muchow, a junior media and communication major, and Marissa Terech, a junior Spanish and early education dual major, began the process of creating and publishing a children’s bilingual poetry book, Pig Tales and Poemas with Mia la Cerdita.

Fisher Recognizes Alumni for Professional Achievements, Dedication to Community The 2024 Dean's Medal Recipients

10/22/2024 - During a special ceremony, St. John Fisher University honored 15 graduates who have found success in their careers and have been influential in serving their communities. The celebration recognized Dean’s Medal recipients from each of the five Schools and graduates of the last decade with the Ten Under 10 Awards.

Student Volunteers Needed for Rochester Education Foundation’s Future Fair Cardinal greets guests onto campus.

10/03/2024 - Students: Sign up to volunteer at the Rochester Education Foundation’s (REF) Future Fair, to be held at St. John Fisher University on Friday, Oct. 11.

U.S. News Once Again Ranks St. John Fisher University Among Top 200 Best Colleges Seal: US News and World Report Best Colleges 2025 National Universities

09/24/2024 - St. John Fisher University is once again among the top 200 institutions in the country, earning multiple spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” feature.

New Faculty Faces at Fisher Students interact in a classroom.

09/09/2024 - This September, several new faculty members will teach their first fall courses at St. John Fisher University, while several others return to the classroom or take on leadership positions within their Schools.

RCSD Students Called Fisher Home for the Summer A group of students from RCSD's Acceleration University.

08/23/2024 - This summer, 150 rising ninth graders from the Rochester City School District (RCSD) spent five weeks at St. John Fisher University for Acceleration University.

Ed.D. in Executive Leadership Program Honored for Advancing Women of Color Logo: Elevesity - Next Level Workforce Education

07/24/2024 - The Ed.D. in Executive Leadership Program through the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University was honored during the Women of Color Summit Kick-Off Event, held on Thursday, June 6, in Niagara Falls.

Summer Fellows Explore Passions through Research A student conducts research over the summer.

07/12/2024 - A record-breaking 37 St. John Fisher University undergraduates are engaging in the Summer Fellows Research Program, collaborating with faculty mentors on research projects representing more than a dozen disciplines.

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