Check out the story of Harley Blakeman (BSBA '17), a former felon who graduated from Fisher with a business degree, whose new venture is connecting companies with formerly incarcerated individuals in search of work.

Kunal Parikh, an alumnus of Fisher's entrepreneurship minor program, leads a team at Johns Hopkins that aims to find and commercialize biomedical solutions for unmet medical needs.

Education is at the heart of Chineze Okpalaoka’s pursuit of a Full-Time MBA degree at Fisher — and scholarship support helped make it happen.

Bill Baumel (BSBA '90), the managing director of the Ohio Innovation Fund, has the background to lead the $40 million venture capital fund, which he's helped build into what  he calls the top venture entrepreneurship training for students in the country.

Fisher alumnus and current MBA student Thomas Rosenberger (BSBA '16) is working to ensure that no Buckeye goes hungry.

A decorated U.S. Army veteran, Press Southworth III (BSBA ’75) shares his story about being a first-generation student at Ohio State, the accounting and business leaders that shaped him, and the career shift that took him from accounting into the arts.

As part of its 2019 Alumni Awards celebration, The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business proudly honored six individuals for their leadership, dedication and service across a number of industries and in communities throughout the United States.

From table to farm: Greg Lehman (BSBA '01) shares what it's like to grow a high-end pork company

For Mark Yale Harris (BSBA '61), creativity has been a constant throughout his professional career — in business as a co-founder of Red Roof Inns, and now, as a renowned sculpture artist.

Alan S. Wernick (BSBA '74), a well-known Technology Law attorney, has joined Aronberg Goldgehn’s newly formed Privacy, Cybersecurity & Technology Law Practice Group as Of Counsel. He handles the complex, cutting-edge technology, intellectual property and privacy/cybersecurity issues that present the greatest strategic challenges to clients in this constantly evolving technology marketplace.

How an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for helping others led Cohort alum Zach Bertke (BSBA ’05) to start a non-profit that provides resources to people with disabilities.

Honors Cohort alumna NaLette Brodnax (BSBA ’03) leverages policy expertise to revitalize the program’s scorecard.

From sharing his story with Fisher students, to serving on the college’s Dean’s Advisory Council, to supporting graduate students through scholarships, Jesse Tyson’s (MBA '76) pride in his Ohio State roots is immense. Now, that legacy of engagement is a permanent part of the Fisher campus. Together with his wife, Cheryl, the family was recently honored for their generosity in the creation of the Cheryl and Jesse Tyson Diversity and Inclusion Suite.

From concept to startup, marketing to human resources, Julie Domicone (BSBA '17) shares the story behind her venture — Jubie's Creamery — and the business skills she's using to develop her company.

Chad Whittington (BSBA ’99) began working at the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) as an undergraduate student responsible for changing lightbulbs, sweeping the floors and working security. Now he’s the president and CEO of the arts organization. See how Whittington’s leadership journey included blending business skills learned at Fisher with his love for the arts.

Ohio State students and alumni such as Cal Wible (BSBA '49, MBA '50) have made the Buck-I-SERV alternative break program a gift to communities in need and an example for others to follow. Journey to Florida with a recent contingent of students to see how these efforts brought joy to their young charges.

“Dedicated to what I believe in.” That, in her own words, describes Janelle Jordan (BSBA '98) to the core, and her dedication to Ohio State and her Buckeye family is undeniable.

Paula Bennett (BSBA '71) established herself as a leader in the retail industry and was recently recognized by the AACSB as an Influential Leader. Bennett attributes much of her success to the mentor relationships that started at Fisher.

“When I blasted into (the venture capital) ecosystem in 2016, it was like people did not know what to do with me because it was all men, all 50 and older, all white. And I come tearing in,” said Lindsay Karas Stencel (MBA '09).

Esther Im (SMF ’19) is now one step closer to reaching her ultimate career goal of being a CFO – thanks to scholarship support.

Danielle Lim is the co-founder of another Grandview space with Melissa Blackburn, whom she met while getting her MBA at Fisher College of Business. One Thursday evening after what Blackburn describes as a “girl boss” event, they were both feeling inspired and Lim mentioned an NPR piece she heard on coworking spaces. By Tuesday, they were looking at the building that now houses Haven Collective on Riverside Drive. 

As part of Columbus Business First’s Women of Influence podcast, Rachel Friedman (EMBA ’02) shares her entrepreneurial journey and the incredible impact her Executive MBA degree from Fisher has had on her success as the founder and CEO of TENFOLD.

See how Accounting Honors student Tommy Lowden is making the most of his Fisher experience — from studying and interning abroad, to making an impact locally through volunteering — thanks to donor support.