Nursing News and Events

Fisher to Honor Alumni During Alumni Weekend Five medals and ribbons with Fisher logo

08/12/2026 - ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ will honor 25 alumni and friends at two special celebrations during the upcoming Alumni Weekend, taking place Sept. 18-20.

Decade of Distinction: ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Once Again Honored as 2026-2027 College of Distinction

08/12/2026 - For the tenth year in a row, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ has been recognized for its continuing commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction. Fisher was named to the 2026-2027 list, recognizing its delivery of a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on personalized learning, strong student-faculty relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful student outcomes.

Campus Enhancements Continue Through the Summer Months

08/12/2026 - ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ has continued its campus facilities investment with a $7 million slate of construction and renovation projects scheduled throughout over the past few months.

It’s a Three-Peat: Fisher is Top Winner in Higher Education Categories in 2026 RBJ Reader Rankings for Third-Straight Year

07/29/2026 - For the third year in a row, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ was named the top winner in all three higher education categories in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2026 Reader Rankings.

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.

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.

Master’s and Doctoral Candidates Earn Degrees

05/09/2026 - ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ conferred master’s and doctoral degrees upon more than 450 graduates during two ceremonies on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.

Philanthropy Supports Students Pursuing Health Sciences A pharmacy student taking a patient's blood pressure

05/04/2026 - A gift in honor of a founding member of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy Advisory Board has established a scholarship for students pursuing the health sciences, and another gift from a former nurse will support nursing students facing financial hardship.

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