Business News and Events

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.

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.

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