Business News and Events

Family Business Program Announces Fall Slate of Events Ray Isaac

09/12/2025 - This fall, the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Family Business Program will offer workshops and networking opportunities that seek to strengthen the fabric of family-owned ventures in the Greater Rochester region.

Fisher Sweeps RBJ’s Reader Rankings Ron Sicker, Dan Connolly, Melissa Ghera, Tara Sacco, and Andrew Gallan at the RBJ Reader Rankings celebration.

07/23/2025 - For the second consecutive year, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ was named the top winner in all three higher education categories in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2025 Reader Rankings.

Hartpence, Noble Represent Fisher in Brazil Kiera Hartpence and Kaylene Noble

07/15/2025 - Women’s volleyball standouts Kiera Hartpence and Kaylene Noble recently represented ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ on the international stage, competing on a United States Division III National Team that traveled to Brazil.

Fisher Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ

07/08/2025 - ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Spring 2025 semester, which includes more than 1,400 undergraduate students.

Three Gifts Support Fisher’s School of Business A student works on a Bloomberg Terminal in the School of Business trading lab.

06/30/2025 - The School of Business at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ received three gifts totaling $350,000 to support scholarships and technology enhancements in its world-class trading lab.

Fisher Recognizes Next Generation Leadership Institute Cohort Next Generation Leadership Institute cohort members with their completion certificates.

06/20/2025 - An inaugural ceremony held on Wednesday, June 4, recognized the nine participants of the Next Generation Leadership Institute. A part of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s Family Business Program, the institute is a year-long program that prepares next generation family members for leadership positions in their family-owned firms.

Family Business Program Honors Tuthill Lighting with 100 Year Legacy Award Bruce S. Bellwood and Randy White ’75

06/16/2025 - The Family Business Program at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ recently honored Tuthill Lighting with its 100 Year Legacy Award, which honors businesses that exemplify longevity, resilience, and family values.

Family Business Forum Highlights Importance of Governance Jason Mirabito (left) and John Mirabito (right) talk at the family governance forum.

06/10/2025 - Family business leaders from across the region learned about the importance of family governance for successful succession transitions during a forum hosted by the Family Business Program at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

Registration Now Open for Business Camp at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ A student presents their business plan during Entrepreneurship Week.

06/03/2025 - This summer, high school students can explore the world of business during Fisher’s Summer Business Camp. Hosted by the School of Business, the weeklong camp will offer students the chance to learn about careers in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and more.

Three Faculty Recognized for Research, Teaching Excellence Board Chair Phil Yawman with Dr. Alexey Ignatchenko

05/11/2025 - During the 2025 Commencement celebrations, three members of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ faculty have been honored with the University’s most prestigious scholarship and teaching honors.

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