Business News and Events

Fisher Community Making News Sophia Ross at the FUSE conference.

12/08/2023 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

Fisher Entrepreneurs Mentor Youth Entrepreneurs at Junior Achievement Summit A team of Fisher faculty and students who volunteered at the Junior Achievement competition.

12/06/2023 - A group of business students from St. John Fisher University generously volunteered their time and expertise at the Junior Achievement Entrepreneurial Youth Summit Event held at the end of November.

Fisher Flight Plan Takes Off to Boston Fisher students in Washington, D.C. during Fisher Flight Plan 2023.

12/01/2023 - This April, students will have a unique opportunity that requires a boarding pass, a stack of business cards, and 48 free hours. Fisher Flight Plan, an immersive career networking and exploration experience, will once again take off to a new city, and applications are now being accepted through Friday, Jan. 26.

Family Business Program Helps Leaders Navigate Growth, Success Attendees of the Family Business Program's symposium on ESOPs.

11/29/2023 - This fall, the Family Business Program at St. John Fisher University has seen an increased interest in its programming for general family business, women-focused events, and opportunities for next generation leaders. Launched in 2018, the program aims to connect family business peers in the Rochester region and beyond.

Fisher Students Contribute to Cancer Research Project Nicole Conciardo and Alec Wankel.

11/24/2023 - A shared passion for health care and research brought together an undergraduate from the School of Business and a fourth-year student from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy to work on a project at the University of Rochester’s Wilmot Cancer Institute.

Fisher Team Prepares for Financial Analysis Challenge Fisher students competing in the CFA Challenge.

11/21/2023 - A team of five finance majors from the St. John Fisher University School of Business participated in a kick-off event for the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute Research Challenge in early November.

Exchanging Cardinal Red for Irish Green Dr. Chantz Miles (far right) at the University of Notre Dame.

11/16/2023 - Dr. Chantz Miles ’22 (Ed.D.), Rebecca Pelino ’86 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at St. John Fisher University’s School of Business, traveled to the University of Notre Dame for the annual 2023 Experiential Classroom clinic.

Webinar Explores Career Moves for Next Gens Family Business Leaders Carol Wittmeyer and Isabel Botero

11/03/2023 - A webinar hosted by the Family Business program at St. John Fisher University will explore the value of outside experience for next-generation family business leaders.

Have Research, Will Travel A student shares research with an attendee at the 2023 Fisher Showcase.

10/20/2023 - Did you know? The Center for Student Research and Creative Work supports student attendance and participation at professional meetings and competitions held during the academic year.

Mixer Brings Together Women in Family Business Carol Wittmeyer with members of the Women in Family Business Committee.

10/19/2023 - The St. John Fisher University Family Business program will celebrate the strength and resilience of women in family business at the Women in Family Business Mixer.

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