Business News and Events

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.

AMA Marketing Conference Brings Students and Professionals Together Members of the AMA e-board at their annual conference.

10/27/2025 - Fisher’s American Marketing Association President Nico LaRosa, E-board members, faculty, and students recently planned the chapter’s Annual Conference on Friday, Oct. 24. With more than 100 session registrations and around 55 students in attendance, the event showcased impressive engagement and enthusiasm from participants.

Student Entrepreneur Wins $6K at ROC the Pitch Brennan Conn with Dean Dan Connolly and Dr. Chantz Miles.

10/24/2025 - St. John Fisher University sophomore Brennan Conn ’28 brought home the $6,000 grand prize from the Rochester Institute of Technology’s ROC the Pitch competition, a regional showcase of student entrepreneurship presented in partnership with Fisher and the University of Rochester.

Network During Family Business October Event Attendees make floral arrangement at the first Blossoms and Beverages event.

10/10/2025 - This month, St. John Fisher University’s Family Business Program will host Blossoms and Beverages, a networking event designed to build support and comradery among women working in family-owned firms.

Fisher Celebrates Alumni for Excellence in Leadership, Innovation, and Service The 2025 Dean Medal's Recipients

10/10/2025 - During a special ceremony, St. John Fisher University honored 15 graduates who have achieved success in their careers and made significant contributions to their 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.

Panel Helps Businesses Build Resiliency Ken Glazer, Lou DeMent, Ilean Flaum, Marcye Bears, and John McClurg

10/02/2025 - This week, the St. John Fisher University Family Business Program will host a panel discussion, “Resiliency in Family Business: Learning How to Identify Risk and Thrive after Loss.”

U.S. News Once Again Ranks St. John Fisher University Among Top 200 Best Colleges US News Best National Universities Badge

09/23/2025 - U.S. News & World Report once again includes St. John Fisher University among the top 200 institutions in the country in its annual “Best Colleges” list.

Summer Stories: Business Student Explores International Finance Through KPMG Internship Jason Weng at the KPMG offices in Philadelphia.

09/19/2025 - When Jason Weng ’26 graduates in May, he’ll walk the stage and into a full-time position with KPMG, a global audit, tax, and advisory firm where he will serve as an international tax associate at the company’s Philadelphia office. His concrete plans are all thanks to an internship he engaged in over the summer.

Family Business Program Announces Fall Slate of Events Ray Isaac

09/12/2025 - This fall, the St. John Fisher University Family Business Program will offer workshops and networking opportunities that seek to strengthen the fabric of family-owned ventures in the Greater Rochester region.

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