Zac Graber (BSBA ’18) discovered his passion for entrepreneurship at Ohio State, a journey that ultimately culminated in his selection as a recipient of the President’s Prize, the university's highest recognition bestowed on exceptional students committed to social change.

Meet Jay Clouse, a serial entrepreneur and self-described connector who feeds on the energy created by small groups of people who are passionate about what they do.

Football fans view him as a gladiator, but Sam Hubbard continues to define himself in ways beyond his sport.

Linear Labs received another major accolade with the announcement of the company's co-founder and CEO, Brad Hunstable (MBA '05), being named 2020 Top Private Company CEO of the Year by Fort Worth Business Press. 

Dwight Smith (BSBA '78, MBA '79) runs Sophisticated Systems like a parent runs a household. In the midst of a pandemic, he puts his employees’ health, safety and peace of mind first. Learn more about Smith's passions and how they extend well beyond business.

Jay Klauminzer (BSBA ’01), CEO of e-commerce platform Raise, epitomizes the growth mindset in action. He believes that new experiences are crucial to widening a perspective and that every challenge presents an opportunity to lead better. That framework has propelled him through his dynamic career in consulting and e-commerce.

The synergy between Nicole Balkenbusch (BSBA ’07) and Selin Yenibahar (BSBA ’20) highlights the value of investing in relationships. Despite the fact that information is more accessible than ever before, the journey to self-discovery still relies on mentors and mentees guiding one another toward the right experiences.

Jada Washington (BSBA ’20) leaned on some familiar faces at Fisher to help land her first job in a crowded workforce.

Neethi Johnson (BS ’10, MBA ’19) is creating a world of opportunity and possibility for underrepresented and marginalized members of society. The 2020 Ohio State Alumni Association honoree is the recipient of the William Oxley Thompson Award for her achievements with innovative programs aimed at addressing homelessness, and providing basic needs like clothes and school supplies for public school students.

No matter where he finds himself, in a classroom or in his new role as the director of client engagement at LogicSource, Inc. in Cleveland, Tada Yamamoto (BSBA ’09, MBA ’17) is committed to staying connected and serving his community.

Fisher alumna Elisa Rafol (BSBA '07) and Fisher student Lila Kasten, are working together to offer a unique boutique shopping experience in the recently reopened Style Encore. 

10TV talked with Fisher alumna Emily Fedner who took her passion for cooking, turned it into a career, and is now taking it a step further.

Read about the positive impact that Imran Nuri (BSBA '20) has made in the Columbus community through the work of his own newly launched nonprofit effort, the 52 Million Project. The concept behind his organization is simple: donors pledge to donate $1 a week for a year, and every week a portion is donated to a different nonprofit in the region.

The Marsh Bellofram Group of Companies announces that Christine Davis is the new marketing manager for the whole of Marsh Bellofram.

When COVID-19 derailed plans for the university’s Class of 2020 Spring Commencement, Fisher wanted to ensure that the accomplishments of the college’s newest alumni were recognized. Thanks to Marsha’s Homemade Buckeyes and the power of networks, the hard work of the Class of 2020 was sweetly celebrated.

Fisher alumna Jenny Gilger is now the vice president of the Product Regulatory Office of American Honda Motor Company. Since joining the company in 1991 in purchasing, she has worked all across the business and in Ohio, Oregon, and, now, California. She has also become a leader for women and LGBTQ+ community members across the company by mentoring others and founding the company's first business resource group, or internal organization that aims to give a voice to underrepresented viewpoints within American Honda.

From leadership lessons taught by Ohio State icons, to participating in business opportunities around the world, Connor Buehler continues to check off many of the signature experiences that attracted him to Fisher. He credits the generosity of others for making those opportunities possible.

NXTSTOR, an app created by recent finance graduate Brandon Gotlieb that matches users with rentable storage spaces, is set to launch June 19.

For many accounting graduates, passing the CPA exam can be a daunting task. It was for Mackenzie Hitchcock, but the MAcc alumna did far better than simply pass the exam. She earned accolades for her performance on it.  

Responding to massive challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic requires the ability to skillfully perform as part of an ensemble cast. It’s hard to imagine anyone better suited for the role than Andrew Thomas (MD ’95, MBA '00), chief clinical officer of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

The first thing people notice about Lindsay Karas Stencel (MBA '09, JD '09) is her outgoing personality, brightly colored clothes and flamboyant earrings. There’s plenty of substance behind all this style.

What happens when you’re able to spot a deadly pandemic, but the playbook for responding to it is a century old? 
For alumnus Will Lange, president and general manager of Honeywell’s Personal Protective Equipment division, the answer meant acting quickly and decisively in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak.  

Life has a way of challenging you with unpredictable twists. For some, these sudden interruptions can derail dreams and halt personal development. But not for accounting alumna Maggie Salek (BSBA ’20).

Press Southworth III (BSBA '75), CEO of the Jazz Arts Group, is among the more than 15,000 Ohioans who have contracted COVID-19 and lived to tell the story. He shares his thoughts on falling ill and his subsequent recovery.

In addition to producing bourbon, gin and other liquors, Columbus distillery Watershed is now making and selling its own hand sanitizer. Owner Greg Lehman (BSBA '01) says it's the company's way of keeping people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while also bringing back employees who had been laid off.