Fisher News

St. John Fisher University to Host Second Annual Cardinal Nurse Camp Fisher faculty members lead a session during the Cardinal Nurse Camp.

03/07/2024 - This July, the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University will host the second annual Cardinal Nurse Camp for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a nursing career.

Updated Commencement Ceremony Schedule A graduation cap is decorated with the Cardinal.

03/06/2024 - St. John Fisher University’s Commencement ceremony schedule has been adjusted for the School of Arts and Sciences and the Wegmans School of Nursing to better accommodate higher anticipated participation of graduates and guests of those Schools.

ePortfolios—What are they and what are their purpose? A student gives a presentation.

03/05/2024 - Have you ever wondered what an ePortfolio is and why it matters? With your electronic portfolio, you can demonstrate what you have learned during your time at St. John Fisher University, creating a living document you can share with potential employers.

D.C. Internships Offers Students Insight into World of Politics Fisher student Ian Klenk (right) with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

03/05/2024 - St. John Fisher University has partnered with the SUNY Washington Internship Program for many years to provide students with a unique opportunity to intern in Washington, D.C. for a full semester while earning academic credit. Internships present an abundance of networking opportunities and avenues for career advancement.

$5M Gift from Wegman Family Charitable Foundation Supports Nursing Education at Wegmans School of Nursing Wegmans School of Nursing

02/26/2024 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University received a $5 million gift from the Wegman Family Charitable Foundation to advance nursing education and expand the pipeline of health care professionals in the Rochester region.

Countdown to Commencement: Angelea Collins Angelea Collins

02/26/2024 - Marketing major Angelea Collins is the next member of the Class of 2024 to be featured in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. Collins was nominated by Jonathan Schott, assistant director in the Office of Campus Ministry and Brittany Pasquale, assistant to the dean in the School of Business.

Golisano Institute Hosts Table at Festival of Inclusion Angelica Funes and Sarah Costello at the Festival of Inclusion.

02/25/2024 - On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing participated in the Golisano Foundation’s third annual Festival of Inclusion.

Fisher Announces Partnership with Online Therapy Provider BetterMynd Logo: BetterMynd

02/23/2024 - St. John Fisher University has announced a new partnership with BetterMynd, an online therapy provider that partners exclusively with colleges and universities in the U.S. to provide their students with access to free, high-quality counseling services.

Rochester Artists Create “Urban Alchemy” at O’Keefe Ross Gallery A large mural of Rochester's famous crows at the Urban Alchemy exhibit.

02/23/2024 - Rochester artists Magnus Champlin and Richard Colón will host the mixed media art exhibit, “Urban Alchemy,” at the Patricia O'Keefe Ross Gallery, located in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher University. The exhibit opens on Monday, Feb. 26.

Family Business Program to Honor Cornell’s Jewelers The Cornell Family

02/23/2024 - The Family Business Program at St. John Fisher University will honor Cornell’s Jewelers with its 100 Year Legacy Award, which recognizes family firms who have demonstrated resiliency within the Rochester business community.