Business News and Events

MBA Students Learn from Local Forensic Accountant MBA students interact with an FBI forensic accountant.

04/15/2021 - Karen Leone, an FBI forensic accountant, shared the ins and outs of her career with MBA students this spring. As many students are just learning about forensic accounting, Erica Sysol, visiting assistant professor of practice, often invites guest lecturers to class to give them a behind-the-scenes look at positions and careers in the field.

Countdown to Commencement 2021: Emma Pyrak Emma Pyrak

04/12/2021 - Business management and marketing major Emma Pyrak is the next member of the Class of 2021 to be featured in the Countdown to Commencement series.

Financial Executives Institute Honors Fisher Sophomore Noah Campanelli ’23

04/09/2021 - Noah Campanelli ’23, a finance and accounting double major in the St. John Fisher College School of Business, is the recipient of the 2021 Financial Executives Institute (FEI) Scholarship.

Competition Helps Students Gain Confidence in Their Ability to Sell A screen shot from the Pitch Perfect competition on Zoom.

04/02/2021 - On Thursday, March 4, 33 students in the School of Business participated in the Perfect Pitch Competition, sponsored by ADP (Automatic Data Processing, Inc.).

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.

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