Business News and Events

Students Translate Classroom Learning into Career Readiness Dr. Monica Hodis with students and judges on Zoom.

11/10/2025 - St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University’s Personal Selling courses through the School of Business offer students a chance to connect classroom learning with professional experience, and the ADP Perfect Pitch Competition is a prime example.

Panel Helps Businesses Plan for Transitions Logo: St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University Family Business Program

11/07/2025 - This week, the St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University Family Business Program will host a panel discussion, “How to Use Transition to Make Positive Impacts on Your Employees, Customers, and Community.”

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s School of Business Launches Innovative Healthcare Administration Degree to Meet Growing Industry Demand Two students talk with a faculty member during a business class.

11/03/2025 - Beginning in fall 2026, St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University’s School of Business will launch a new major in healthcare administration designed to prepare students for leadership roles in one of the world’s most complex and rapidly evolving industries.

Students Dive into Rapid Innovation at Startup Jam 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· student entrepreneurs with Dr. Chantz Miles at the Startup Jam.

10/31/2025 - In late October, students in the Entrepreneurship Club at St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University had the incredible opportunity to participate in the AI Startup Jam 2025, hosted by NextCorps.

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Community Supports Rochester Family Mission’s Holiday Food Drive A delicious thanksgiving meal of turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and more.

10/31/2025 - Several offices and Schools at St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University are teaming up to host a campus-wide donation effort in support of Rochester Family Mission.

AMA Marketing Conference Brings Students and Professionals Together Members of the AMA e-board at their annual conference.

10/27/2025 - 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s American Marketing Association President Nico LaRosa, E-board members, faculty, and students recently planned the chapter’s Annual Conference on Friday, Oct. 24. With more than 100 session registrations and around 55 students in attendance, the event showcased impressive engagement and enthusiasm from participants.

Student Entrepreneur Wins $6K at ROC the Pitch Brennan Conn with Dean Dan Connolly and Dr. Chantz Miles.

10/24/2025 - St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University sophomore Brennan Conn ’28 brought home the $6,000 grand prize from the Rochester Institute of Technology’s ROC the Pitch competition, a regional showcase of student entrepreneurship presented in partnership with 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· and the University of Rochester.

Network During Family Business October Event Attendees make floral arrangement at the first Blossoms and Beverages event.

10/10/2025 - This month, St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University’s Family Business Program will host Blossoms and Beverages, a networking event designed to build support and comradery among women working in family-owned firms.

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Celebrates Alumni for Excellence in Leadership, Innovation, and Service The 2025 Dean Medal's Recipients

10/10/2025 - During a special ceremony, St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University honored 15 graduates who have achieved success in their careers and made significant contributions to their communities. The celebration recognized Dean’s Medal recipients from each of the five schools and graduates of the last decade with the Ten Under 10 Awards.

Panel Helps Businesses Build Resiliency Ken Glazer, Lou DeMent, Ilean Flaum, Marcye Bears, and John McClurg

10/02/2025 - This week, the St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University Family Business Program will host a panel discussion, “Resiliency in Family Business: Learning How to Identify Risk and Thrive after Loss.”

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