Business News and Events

Seeking Nominations: Annual Accounting Awards Jennifer Agan named 2025 Accounting Rising Star.

01/16/2026 - St. John Fisher University will host the 36th Annual Accounting Awards this March and is seeking nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award, Alumnus of the Year, and Rising Star Awards. Nominations are due by Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Carnegie Foundation Selects St. John Fisher University for 2026 Community Engagement Classification Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Seal.

01/13/2026 - St. John Fisher University has once again been selected among the more than 230 U.S. colleges and universities that have received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.

Course on Buyer Behavior Connects Students with Local Businesses Students present about Lift Bridge Yarns.

12/05/2025 - Students in the School of Business at St. John Fisher University recently applied classroom concepts to real-world business environments through community-engaged learning projects in Fairport. Partnering with small, owner-operated businesses, students in Professor Amy Valente’s Buyer Behavior course analyzed customer behavior, marketing strategies, and store operations, then provided actionable recommendations to support business growth.

Fisher Community Making News Kimberly McClure Brenchley and Natalie Byrd

11/21/2025 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

Bring Your Business Idea to Life During Entrepreneurship Week Students at the 2024 Fish Tank event.

11/13/2025 - The School of Business at St. John Fisher University will host its annual Entrepreneurship Week, a series of events aimed to inspire the next generation of business leaders.

Students Translate Classroom Learning into Career Readiness Dr. Monica Hodis with students and judges on Zoom.

11/10/2025 - St. John Fisher University’s Personal Selling courses through the School of Business offer students a chance to connect classroom learning with professional experience, and the ADP Perfect Pitch Competition is a prime example.

Panel Helps Businesses Plan for Transitions Logo: St. John Fisher University Family Business Program

11/07/2025 - This week, the St. John Fisher University Family Business Program will host a panel discussion, “How to Use Transition to Make Positive Impacts on Your Employees, Customers, and Community.”

Fisher’s School of Business Launches Innovative Healthcare Administration Degree to Meet Growing Industry Demand Two students talk with a faculty member during a business class.

11/03/2025 - Beginning in fall 2026, St. John Fisher University’s School of Business will launch a new major in healthcare administration designed to prepare students for leadership roles in one of the world’s most complex and rapidly evolving industries.

Students Dive into Rapid Innovation at Startup Jam Fisher student entrepreneurs with Dr. Chantz Miles at the Startup Jam.

10/31/2025 - In late October, students in the Entrepreneurship Club at St. John Fisher University had the incredible opportunity to participate in the AI Startup Jam 2025, hosted by NextCorps.

Fisher Community Supports Rochester Family Mission’s Holiday Food Drive A delicious thanksgiving meal of turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and more.

10/31/2025 - Several offices and Schools at St. John Fisher University are teaming up to host a campus-wide donation effort in support of Rochester Family Mission.

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