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Edmund Fisher and Myron Fisher, the brothers who founded the Winter Hill Business College in 1903.
This beautiful house in Somerville was acquired in the 1920s. It was first used as Fisher's main campus, then as a satellite campus for male students until the 1950s.
Medical Assisting was a popular program at Fisher during the 1940s and '50s.
In the late 1940s the Fisher School held its graduation ceremonies at the Hatch Shell bandstand on the Esplanade.
This Phi Theta Kappa induction in the mid-sixties was a glamorous affair.
A History of Excellence
Fisher College first opened its doors at the turn of the last century in the predominantly working-class city of Somerville, Massachusetts, just two miles north of Boston. The school traces its roots to educational entrepreneurs Myron and Edmund Fisher, who believed the immigrants of that city in the early 1900s should have an opportunity to advance beyond unskilled labor jobs. And so, in 1903, the brothers opened the doors of Winter Hill Business College, going door-to-door to sell courses and a curriculum tailored to the individual; students could study whatever they needed to land the specific job they were seeking.
In its first few decades of existence, Fisher College emphasized vocational preparation, but curriculum plans and objectives have expanded dramatically since then. In 1952, the Board of Regents of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved Fisher as a two-year college, and five years later was given degree-granting powers. In 1970, Fisher gained accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Today, Fisher's day school boasts a diverse population of students from all parts of America and many foreign countries.
The Division of Continuing Education was established in 1975 to serve the adult population of Eastern Massachusetts, with branch locations in Boston, North Attleborough, and New Bedford. Our Fisher Online division began in 1998, and now serves students from all over the United States and around the world.
Fisher College offers wide-ranging courses leading to baccalaureate degrees, associate's degrees, and certificates for both traditional-age and continuing education students. Whether learning in the classroom or online, all students benefit from the expert individualized attention that marks a Fisher College education.
Mission
Fisher College changes lives by positioning students in their quest for the knowledge and skills that will guide them through a lifetime of intellectual and professional pursuits.
Motto
Ubique Fidelis | "Everywhere Faithful"
Values
• Fisher College enables students to earn a degree and seek a job upon graduation.
• Fisher College provides access to an education to students seeking the tools they need to achieve their goals.
• Dedicated, experienced, and caring educators allow Fisher College to accomplish its mission.
• The Fisher experience activates students to take ownership of their learning by preparing them to overcome challenges and pursue opportunities.
• Fisher's small-school setting allows students to form enduring and influential bonds with each other and with their professors.
• The Fisher community brings cultures and perspectives together in a dynamic arena.
• Fisher views ethical and moral development and public service as imperatives.
• Campus life enriches the Fisher community by offering students social and educational opportunities.
• Alumni hold an honored place in the life of the College and support their alma mater.