Business News and Events

Workshop Explores Marrying into the Family Business Robert Denning and Maxwell Herbst ’19

09/19/2022 - This fall, the School of Business at St. John Fisher University will host a morning presentation exploring the topic of successfully bringing in-laws into the family business. The program is part of the University’s Family Business Initiative.

Fisher Set to Honor Graduates at Alumni Weekend Plaques from a past Ten Under 10 Awards reception.

09/17/2022 - St. John Fisher University will honor 15 graduates at a special luncheon and ceremony during Alumni Weekend. The celebration will recognize Dean’s Medal recipients from each of Fisher's five Schools and recent graduates with the Ten Under 10 awards.

Women in Family Business Share Success Stories at Wine Dinner Meghan Frank discusses the women who had instrumental impacts on her family's winery.

09/16/2022 - Attendees of the Women’s Wine Dinner, an event hosted by the School of Business at St. John Fisher University, found themselves in a network of successful women with the likeminded goal of sharing the stories of the integral women in their companies and firms.

Fisher Earns Multiple Spots on U.S. News’ Best Colleges Lists Seal: US News and World Report 2022-2023 Best Colleges - National Universities

09/12/2022 - For 12 consecutive years, St. John Fisher University has earned multiple spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “2022-2023 Best Colleges” feature.

Dr. Chantz Miles Joins St. John Fisher University as Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Chantz Miles

09/08/2022 - St. John Fisher University alumnus Dr. Chantz B. Miles ’22 (Ed.D.) will return to campus as the inaugural Rebecca Pelino ’86 Entrepreneur-in-Residence, a new position within the School of Business. He will serve as visiting assistant professor.

Multi-Generations Come Together at Family Business Camp Young adult attendees of the Family Business One-Day Camp sponsored by the School of Business.

08/26/2022 - On Monday, Aug. 9, the School of Business at St. John Fisher University hosted its Young Adult/Parent Family Business 1-Day Camp featuring guest speakers Robert Denning (4th Generation) from Perry’s Ice Cream and Reagan Stitt (3rd Generation) from Cutco Cutlery.

Fisher Announces Spring 2022 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

07/12/2022 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Spring 2022 semester, which includes more than 1,200 undergraduate students.

Family Business Camp to Support the Next Generation The Salerno Center for American Enterprise

07/06/2022 - As part of its Family Business Initiative, the St. John Fisher University School of Business will host the Young Adult/Parent Family Business Camp, a one-day program providing network and learning opportunities for young adults (ages 16-20) whose parent(s) own a business. The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, August 8, at the St. John Fisher University School of Business.

Women in Family Business Newest Program in School of Business Initiative Meaghan Frank, vice president and fourth generation of the Dr. Frank Winery on Keuka Lake, will be the guest of honor at the dinner.

06/23/2022 - The School of Business at St. John Fisher College is running at full speed with its Family Business Program. Headed by Interim Dean, Dr. Carol Wittmeyer, the initiative has introduced a Family Business Camp, a Next Generation Leadership Program, and Governance Programs with each scheduled to launch this fall.

St. John Fisher College to become St. John Fisher University President Rooney announces Fisher's transition to a university.

06/20/2022 - On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College will become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade, and transition to become St. John Fisher University (SJF). The new name will be effective July 1.

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