Business News and Events

Fisher’s Graduate Programs Perform Well in U.S. News’ Annual Rankings Aerial view of St. John Fisher University's campus in the fall.

03/30/2021 - Several of St. John Fisher College’s advanced degree programs achieved high rankings in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Grad Schools” lists.

$25,000 Teagle Foundation Grant to Create New Civic Leaders Program at Fisher Students gather on the Campus Center Quad.

03/29/2021 - A new program at St. John Fisher College will prepare undergraduate students to be educated and engaged civic leaders and citizens of the region and find answers on how to create a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable community.

Celebrate the Best in Fisher Accounting Herb Engert, Jr. ’89

03/25/2021 - The St. John Fisher College Accounting Alumni Society will gather virtually with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to celebrate the program’s success during the 31st Annual Accounting Awards.

Third Generation Family Business Owner Kicks Off Spring Family Business Programming Andrew Keyt

03/24/2021 - Andrew Keyt, the executive director of the Family Business Center at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business and third-generation family business owner, kicked off the spring programming for Fisher’s School of Business Family Business Initiative during a webinar on Tuesday, March 23.

FBI Accountant Offers MBA Students Glimpse into Forensic Accounting Accounting spreadsheets

03/17/2021 - This semester, a class of MBA students had the opportunity to meet virtually with an FBI accountant to learn first-hand what it takes to work as a forensic accountant for the government bureau. Thanks to Zoom, the group met with FBI Forensic Accountant Katharine Fehr, who outlined her job duties and discussed the qualifications and training necessary in her role.

Family Business Initiative Announces Slate of Spring Programming Andrew Keyt

03/15/2021 - This spring, the St. John Fisher College Family Business Initiative will offer webinars and workshops that explore family governance, transition planning, and storytelling to build family cohesion.

St. John Fisher College to Offer Graduate Degree in Sport Management Sport management students intern with local, regional, and national organizations such as the Rochester Red Wings.

03/11/2021 - In a first of its kind sport management program, St. John Fisher College announces it will launch a fully-online Master of Science in Sport Management degree.

$1.6 Million Gift to Expand the Victor E. Salerno, Sr. Scholarship at St. John Fisher College Vic Salerno-960

03/10/2021 - St. John Fisher College has announced a $1.6 million gift from alumnus Victor E. Salerno ’66 in support of the Victor E. Salerno, Sr. Scholarship.

Fisher Receives Scholarship Support from Thiem Charitable Foundation Kearney Hall

03/08/2021 - St. John Fisher College received $125,000 from the Alvin F. and Ruth K. Thiem Foundation to support three scholarship programs.

Young Entrepreneur Madison Rooksby Turns a Dream into Reality Madison Rooksby

03/05/2021 - Rochester native Madison Rooksby, a freshman marketing major who has a minor in professional sales, took it upon herself to turn a dream into a reality. From an early age, Rooksby has envisioned being a business owner; coming from a multigenerational family-owned business. Her father succeeded her grandfather in owning Safe Passage International, offering the motivation and inspiration to create her own beauty brand.

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