Nursing News and Events

Fisher Flight Plan Takes Off to Boston Fisher students in Washington, D.C. during Fisher Flight Plan 2023.

12/01/2023 - This April, students will have a unique opportunity that requires a boarding pass, a stack of business cards, and 48 free hours. Fisher Flight Plan, an immersive career networking and exploration experience, will once again take off to a new city, and applications are now being accepted through Friday, Jan. 26.

Wegmans School of Nursing, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Host Turkey Drive Members of the Wegmans School of Nursing and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church packed Thanksgiving baskets for families in Rochester.

11/23/2023 - An ongoing partnership between the Wegmans School of Nursing and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church helped provide more than 50 families in Rochester with baskets including a turkey and items for a complete Thanksgiving meal.

Lavery Library Authors Event Highlights Faculty Members “Fresh Ink” A wall of books.

11/01/2023 - Four St. John Fisher University faculty members will share insights and summaries of their recently published books during Fresh Ink, scheduled to be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the lower level of Lavery Library.

Brown Selected to Lead Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Holly Brown

10/30/2023 - St. John Fisher University has appointed Dr. Holly Brown as the new executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing.

Have Research, Will Travel A student shares research with an attendee at the 2023 Fisher Showcase.

10/20/2023 - Did you know? The Center for Student Research and Creative Work supports student attendance and participation at professional meetings and competitions held during the academic year.

First Friday Lecture Explores Evolution of Fisher Education An aerial photo of campus in the fall.

10/09/2023 - The First Friday Lecture Series returns this fall with an engaging lecture on the evolution of a Fisher education since the early 2000s. The panel discussion will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, in the James ’71 and Kathleen Leo Community Room in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center.

For Research Help, Just Ask a Librarian A Lavery librarian helps a student find books.

10/04/2023 - Tackling a research project or writing a paper and need assistance? Look no further than the librarians at Lavery Library.

Nursing Students Learn Disaster Preparedness at NY Hope Susan Frederick and students at the NY Hope.

10/03/2023 - Over the summer, students from the Wegmans School of Nursing participated in NY Hope, a four-day immersive disaster preparedness exercise.

Fisher Recognizes Alumni for Dedication to Community 2023 Deans Medal Honorees

09/25/2023 - During Alumni Weekend at a special luncheon, St. John Fisher University honored 15 graduates who have been influential in serving 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.

U.S. News Ranks Fisher Among Top 200 Best Colleges Seal: Best Colleges US News National Universities 2024

09/18/2023 - St. John Fisher University is among the top 200 institutions in the country, earning multiple spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” feature.

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