Fisher News

Kickback and Relax During Stress Less Week A student hugs a dog during a visit from therapy dogs.

12/06/2023 - The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership and the Health and Wellness Center are teaming up to deliver a full week of events guaranteed to help students relax, unwind, and de-stress during the Culminating Experiences Week (formerly known as Finals Week).

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.

Media Relations Course Provides Experience with Real-World Client Logo: Ugandan Water Project

11/28/2023 - In collaboration with The Ugandan Water Project (UWP), based in Lima, NY, students in the Media Relations community-engaged learning (CEL) course spent the fall semester applying course content in order to help promote a live music event happening this December.

2024 Spirit of Identity Week Events Celebrate Creativity, Diversity of Campus Students at an event during the 2022 Spirit of Identity Week.

11/27/2023 - During the 2024 Spirit of Identity Week, St. John Fisher University students and employees can engage in more than 25 events and activities that will promote an appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

Wegmans School of Nursing, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Host Turkey Drive Members of the Wegmans School of Nursing and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church packed Thanksgiving baskets for families in Rochester.

11/23/2023 - An ongoing partnership between the Wegmans School of Nursing and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church helped provide more than 50 families in Rochester with baskets including a turkey and items for a complete Thanksgiving meal.

Students Organize New Toy, Clothing, Food Drives for Area Nonprofits A box with toys and clothes.

11/22/2023 - Inside and outside of the classroom, St. John Fisher University students are finding ways to give back to the community this holiday season.