Business News and Events

Fisher to Host Entrepreneurship Week 2024 in April A student presents an idea during a class.

03/21/2024 - Entrepreneurship Week at St. John Fisher University will feature a range of events, competitions, and opportunities tailored to support budding entrepreneurs. The event will kick off on Monday, April 1, and draw to a close on Friday, April 5 under the guidance of Fisher’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Dr. Chantz Miles, Rebecca Pelino Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Visiting Assistant Professor at the School of Business.

Event Celebrates Longevity of Rochester Family Businesses Dr. Carol Wittmeyer interviews the panelists during the Successful Successions event.

03/19/2024 - On Tuesday, March 12, the Family Business Program honored Cornell’s Jewelers with its 100-Year Legacy Award during its “Successful Successions: Learning from Rochester Family Firm Leaders and Their Journey to the Top” event. This prestigious award recognizes family firms that have demonstrated resiliency within the Rochester business community.

Countdown to Commencement: Khalid Lockhart Khalid Lockhart talks with Dean Dan Connolly.

03/18/2024 - The next student to be featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Khalid Lockhart, a marketing major with a minor in economics. Lockhart was nominated by Dr. Marlowe Washington, senior diversity officer.

Fisher Showcase Now Accepting Proposals A student presents research at the 2023 Fisher Showcase.

03/13/2024 - The submission period for students, faculty, and staff to share research or creative work at the 2024 Fisher Showcase is open. Now in its second year, the Fisher Showcase combines the former Student Research and Creative Work Symposium with the Fisher Scholarship Celebration to highlight the academic pursuits of the entire campus community.

Don’t Miss the Largest-Ever Spring Career Fest A student talks to a potential employer at the Career Fair.

03/12/2024 - More than 90 employers will be on campus during the largest-ever Spring Career Fest, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse.

ePortfolios—What are they and what are their purpose? A student gives a presentation.

03/05/2024 - Have you ever wondered what an ePortfolio is and why it matters? With your electronic portfolio, you can demonstrate what you have learned during your time at St. John Fisher University, creating a living document you can share with potential employers.

Countdown to Commencement: Angelea Collins Angelea Collins

02/26/2024 - Marketing major Angelea Collins is the next member of the Class of 2024 to be featured in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. Collins was nominated by Jonathan Schott, assistant director in the Office of Campus Ministry and Brittany Pasquale, assistant to the dean in the School of Business.

Family Business Program to Honor Cornell’s Jewelers The Cornell Family

02/23/2024 - The Family Business Program at St. John Fisher University will honor Cornell’s Jewelers with its 100 Year Legacy Award, which recognizes family firms who have demonstrated resiliency within the Rochester business community.

Fisher Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

02/19/2024 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Fall 2023 semester, which includes more than 1,400 undergraduate students.

Fisher Ranked High in Several “Best” Lists A student works on a laptop.

02/14/2024 - Two online programs at St. John Fisher University have been recognized by three college ranking websites.

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