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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.

From Legal Studies to Law Enforcement Alyssa Klonowski

09/20/2023 - To say Alyssa Klonowski ’23 was involved in many facets of campus life is an understatement. While at Fisher, the Buffalo, New York native immersed herself in both the Fisher and greater Rochester communities.

Fisher Seniors Chosen for Media Fellows Program Tony DiRubbo ’24 and Adelisa Badzic ’23

09/19/2023 - Two St. John Fisher University seniors, Tony DiRubbo ’24 and Adelisa Badzic ’23 have been named 2023 Media Fellows from the Washington Media Scholars Foundation (WMSF). They were among only 70 students from a national pool of applicants selected for the fellowship program.

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.

Off to the Races in Business Psychology President Rooney, Jennah Ferrari, Jose Perales at Commencement.

09/13/2023 - Born and raised in East Syracuse, New York, Jennah Ferrari ’23 found her calling at St. John Fisher University. Prior to attending Fisher, Ferrari knew her interests including education, psychology, and financial planning. At Fisher, she was able to explore career paths outside of classroom teaching, something that opened her eyes to the options available to her.

Seventeen New Faculty Members Join Campus A professor teaches a class.

09/04/2023 - This fall, St. John Fisher University welcomes 17 new faculty members to its classrooms.

#Fisher2023: Sunny Plans for Legal Studies Major Hannah Gross

08/15/2023 - Hannah Gross, a 2023 graduate, was a legal studies major and feels that a Fisher education has been an integral part of her success. “Not only have I learned an immense amount in my classes, I have also learned a ton from the people I have met and the experiences I have had. These last four years have been filled with learning and growing as an individual.”

From Athletes in Action to Water Fleas in Ponds, Creativity and Exploration Shine in Student Research Allie Bruno collects samples from Mendon Ponds for a study about water fleas.

08/14/2023 - This summer, 25 St. John Fisher University undergraduates majoring in 11 different disciplines had the opportunity to conduct original research alongside a faculty mentor through the Summer Fellows Research Program.

St. John Fisher University Partners with Syracuse University to Offer 4+1 Program A student works on a laptop in Tepas Commons.

08/10/2023 - St. John Fisher University has partnered with Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communication to offer a 4+1 program, allowing qualified students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years.

#Fisher2023: Researching Success in Biology Conner Bennett

08/09/2023 - Biology major Conner Bennett ’23 is a member of St. John Fisher University’s Class of 2023. Hailing from Aurora, New York, Bennett began attending Fisher considering a career in health care before discovering his passion for laboratory research.

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