Fisher News

Fisher Community Making Headlines Wegmans School of Nursing

06/03/2026 - Faculty, staff, and students at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ continue to make headlines. Here’s a round-up of their recent accomplishments.

Philanthropy Expands Mental Health Services at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Students walk on campus between Lavery Library and Kearney Hall.

06/01/2026 - ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students now benefit from additional mental health services and support thanks to a major gift from The Mucci Family Foundation, led by longtime Fisher supporters Martin ’81 and Darcy Mucci.

Gift Creates Collaborative Study Space in Lavery Library

05/28/2026 - A recent gift from alumnus Jim Stanton, member of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ class of 1978, has created the Jim Stanton ’78 Group Study Room in Lavery Library.

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ to Host 15th Annual GENIUS Olympiad

05/27/2026 - ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ has been chosen as host for the GENIUS Olympiad, an internationally recognized competition that promotes global understanding of environmental issues. The Olympiad, scheduled for Monday, June 8 - Saturday, June 13, brings together high school students from around the world to present projects focused on environmental challenges across multiple disciplines.

Recycling for Good: e-scrap for Camp Good Days Starts May 19 Logo: e-scrap for camp

05/19/2026 - The e-scrap for camp electronics recycling initiative starts Tuesday, May 19 in the Integrated Science and Health Sciences Building lobby, near room 116. Items can be dropped off in the large bins set up at any time through Tuesday, June 2.

The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing to Host Webinar on Palliative Care Across the Lifespan for IDD Patients ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Golisano Institute for Development Disability Nursing

05/18/2026 - The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing will host a webinar featuring nurse-led dialogue across care settings on palliative care throughout the lifespan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The free webinar is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Psychology Faculty and Students Present at U.S. Play Coalition

05/15/2026 - On Thursday, April 30, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ psychology professor and four undergraduate students presented their research in a hands-on workshop at the U.S. Play Coalition national conference in Bloomington, Indiana.

Wegmans School of Nursing Earns Prestigious INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™

05/14/2026 - The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Wegmans School of Nursing has been awarded the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™, a recognition that highlights excellence in healthcare simulation practices. Organizations who receive the endorsement demonstrate a commitment to pursue and sustain excellence in the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice®, designated as the “Cornerstone” Health Simulation Standards.

Class of 2026 Honored with Academic, Campus Life Awards

05/11/2026 - Each year, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ honors members of its graduating class who have achieved excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular pursuits.

Class of 2026 Graduates from Fisher

05/09/2026 - Across three ceremonies held on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ conferred baccalaureate degrees on more than 600 members of the Class of 2026.