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A picture of Unread, our Overwatch 2 player wearing white gaming headphones with a mic looking at the computer playing Overwatch 2. The picture is taken in a dark room and the screen illuminates his face. A player is playing the background with his head on his hand looking at a computer screen. 

The esports industry is experiencing rapid growth! According to a recent report by BCC Research, the global market reached $1.3 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach an incredible $3 billion by 2027. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%, making esports a force to be reckoned with.  

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Alexander Andersson’s Journey as a Collegiate Esports Player at Fisher College

Moving from his hometown of Kävlinge, Sweden to study abroad at Fisher, Alexander enjoys the busy lifestyle of Boston while playing for the Fisher Esports Counter-Strike team. Coming from one of the top teams in the world to Fisher, Alexander hopes to share his game knowledge and experience with his teammates to help bring the Counter-Strike team to victory. 

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and His Impact On Boston

In Boston, where the Embrace Statue now stands, Dr. King led a historic freedom march 50 years ago, making the Common the heart of a significant event. The Embrace, installed in December 2022, is a bronze sculpture by artist Hank Willis Thomas, commemorating Dr. King and symbolizing unity and justice. It mirrors a moment of embrace, forming a heart when viewed from the side. Placed in Boston Commons, the statue pays tribute to Dr. King's visit in 1965, addressing issues of school imbalance and segregation. This artwork serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality, reflecting the spirit of a historic day. As we observe MLK Day, it's an opportunity to reflect on progress, engage in meaningful conversations, and pursue Dr. King's dream of a more inclusive society.

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Kendra Sadler's Passion for Fashion

Kendra Sadler's fashion journey from Salem to Fisher College, inspired by industry leaders, led her to pursue marketing and Fashion Merchandising. Her academic path included a pivotal Nordstrom internship and leadership in the Fisher Fashion Society. Kendra, set to graduate in 2024, reflects on attending NYFW and advises aspiring fashion professionals on the importance of hard work and seizing opportunities.

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How to best use transfer credits and earn a bachelor’s degree

If you’ve reached a point where earning that credential could make a significant difference in your career advancement, or earning your degree is an important milestone of personal growth, you should consider returning to school and enrolling in our Degree Completion Program (DCP).

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photo of winter walk

Winter Walk is a 2-mile walk around Boston, imitating what several homeless citizens experience each brutal winter in New England. Beginning at Copley Square, housed and unhoused people walked shoulder-to-shoulder through Beacon Street, concluding the walk in the Boston Common. Both unhoused and housed participants were greeted with a hot meal at the end of their walking journey.

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crystalbautistaonbeaconstreet

Meet Crystal Bautista, a senior at Fisher College majoring in Marketing. While many second semester seniors like to lighten their loads and relax during their last days of college, Crystal has spent the past few months as a social media intern/volunteer at Radiate. Educate. Elevate, an education non-profit dedicated to working with underserved youth based in Boston. 

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Life as an Athlete at Fisher College

Hajar El Khalfaoui is the captain of the women’s cross country team at Fisher College, and is just one athlete who found meaning and fun through playing sports. Fisher offers 10 varsity sports teams and plays for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Talented athletes from around the country and the world are excited to represent the falcons on the field and on the court.  Learn more about what it’s really like to be a student athlete at Fisher.

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