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St. John Fisher University Named Apple Distinguished School Students use their iPad during class.

10/03/2022 - St. John Fisher University has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025 for its iFisher: Next Generation Learning Initiative. Designed to enhance teaching and learning at the University, iFisher is an extension of the institution’s commitment to providing students with transformative experiences designed to help them achieve their educational goals and early career outcomes.

Fisher Honors Alumni for Commitment to Communities Fisher honored several graduates during the Alumni Awards Ceremony.

09/25/2022 - St. John Fisher University honored 15 graduates at a special luncheon and ceremony during Alumni Weekend. 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.

Fisher Set to Honor Graduates at Alumni Weekend Plaques from a past Ten Under 10 Awards reception.

09/17/2022 - St. John Fisher University will honor 15 graduates at a special luncheon and ceremony during Alumni Weekend. The celebration will recognize Dean’s Medal recipients from each of Fisher's five Schools and recent graduates with the Ten Under 10 awards.

Fisher Earns Multiple Spots on U.S. News’ Best Colleges Lists Seal: US News and World Report 2022-2023 Best Colleges - National Universities

09/12/2022 - For 12 consecutive years, St. John Fisher University has earned multiple spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “2022-2023 Best Colleges” feature.

Dr. Chantz Miles Joins St. John Fisher University as Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Chantz Miles

09/08/2022 - St. John Fisher University alumnus Dr. Chantz B. Miles ’22 (Ed.D.) will return to campus as the inaugural Rebecca Pelino ’86 Entrepreneur-in-Residence, a new position within the School of Business. He will serve as visiting assistant professor.

Fisher Announces Spring 2022 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

07/12/2022 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Spring 2022 semester, which includes more than 1,200 undergraduate students.

St. John Fisher College to become St. John Fisher University President Rooney announces Fisher's transition to a university.

06/20/2022 - On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College will become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade, and transition to become St. John Fisher University (SJF). The new name will be effective July 1.

RBJ Readers Rank Fisher Programs Among Favorites A students take notes during class.

06/10/2022 - St. John Fisher College’s undergraduate and graduate programs were selected as the top “reader favorites” in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2022 Reader Rankings Awards.

St. John Fisher College Named 2022-2023 College of Distinction Badge: 2022-2023 Colleges of Distinction

06/07/2022 - St. John Fisher College has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction, a guide for college-bound students.

Ed.D. Graduates Earn Doctoral Hoods Graduates of the Ed.D. in Executive Leadership program at the extension site at Iona College.

05/12/2022 - On Saturday, March 19 and Saturday, April 2, the St. John Fisher College Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education held hooding and awards ceremonies for graduates of the Ed.D. in Executive Leadership program at the extension sites at Iona College and Onondaga Community College (OCC). Dr. Shannon Cleverley-Thompson, program department chair, addressed the graduates present at both ceremonies.

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