Alumni & Friends News
June 12, 2024
The Ohio State Alumni Magazine
The Ohio State Alumni Magazine
Three Ohio State alumni helping people feel and do better
Buckeyes do good all around the world, and Fisher alumna Ally Pesta (BSBA '18), Keshawn Harper and Rick Milenthal are helping others by focusing their efforts on topics such as body image, kids, and anti-suicide efforts.
May 17, 2024
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State grad Noah Wheeler among three generations of MBAs from Fisher
Recent Ohio State graduate Noah Wheeler represents the third generation in his family to earn an MBA from Fisher. Discover how his father’s and grandfather’s professional success influenced his decision to earn his degree from Fisher and helped pave the way for his future in business.
May 8, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Fisher and Ohio State communities celebrate the Class of 2024
See how Fisher and Ohio State celebrated the accomplishments and the professional potential of the Class of 2024 graduates, including more than 2,000 Business Buckeyes.
May 3, 2024
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2024 Best & Brightest MBA: Juan I. Ezquerra
Meet Juan Ezquerra (MBA '24), a self-described proud LGBTQ+ Latino leader who is passionate about people, DEI advancement and giving back to his communities. Ezquerra was named one of Poets&Quants' Best & Brightest MBA graduates of 2024.
May 1, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Lights, camera, action: Justen Turner (BSBA '24)
Justen Turner has turned a childhood passion into a promising career as a young entrepreneur and filmmaker. Explore Turner’s path to and through Ohio State ― and what the future holds for the Class of 2024 graduate.
April 24, 2024
NBC4
NBC4
Dublin native publishes book after interviewing 1,000 strangers across the country
Learn about the product of Imran Nuri's (BSBA '20) newest project, a self-published book highlighting photos and advice from 1,000 strangers he met during a 48-state road trip across the U.S.
April 18, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
2024 Diversity Awards: Excellence in inclusion
Fisher's 2024 Diversity Awards celebrated the individuals and organizations that are working to create meaningful, positive and lasting change. Meet the servant leaders who are empowering the next generation of professionals and fostering cultures of inclusivity.
April 17, 2024
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine
Prepping students for work reality
Many white-collar businesses are still grappling with when or how often to have staff at the office despite four years passing since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Various work models are being tried, including hybrid, but best practices remain in flux. Marketing major Claudia Hollander Tineo and senior lecturer Stephanie Wapner are among many at Fisher College of Business — and organizations everywhere — who are figuring out new ways of working.
April 12, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
Meet this year's YWCA 2024 Women of Achievement
Alumna and Dean's Advisory Council member Corrine Burger (BSBA '85) was one of six women honored with 2024 YWCA Women of Accomplishment awards. The recognition celebrates the impact the women have had throughout the Columbus community.
April 10, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires the Fisher community to drive lasting change
From allyship to finding life balance, personal branding to building financial wealth and so much more, the third annual Women’s Leadership Symposium continued to connect the Fisher community with business leaders and trailblazers for a day of inspirational learning.
March 28, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Principled Buckeyes recognized as Pace Setters
Meet the elite group of leaders selected as 2024 Pace Setters for their passion and purpose in the classroom, throughout academia and in the community.
March 21, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Honors Cohort Women in Business Summit connects students with power players and possibilities
What does empowerment look like? The Honors Cohort Women in Business Summit connected top executives and industry leaders with tomorrow’s business professionals for an immersive learning experience in New York City. The event, which showcased the power and reach of Fisher’s network of alumni and friends, explored professional uncertainty and unexpected career turns, navigating tough challenges, and the importance of networking, sacrifice, teamwork and gratitude.
March 4, 2024
Dayton Daily News
Dayton Daily News
Owner of 17 area Donato’s pizza locations has engineering, military background
Meet Todd Rogers (MBA '93), an entrepreneur and Buckeye alumnus who has brought a Columbus dining staple to the Dayton area.
February 28, 2024
The New York Times
The New York Times
Richard Lewis, acerbic comedian and character actor, dies at 76
After rising to prominence for his stand-up act, Richard Lewis (BSBA '69) became a regular in movies and TV, most recently on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” In 2023, Lewis was awarded Fisher's Achievement Alumni Award for his outstanding career accomplishments and leadership, positive community impact and unrivaled passion for The Ohio State University.
February 6, 2024
The Guardian
The Guardian
‘It’s still disruptive’: why the Co-op’s first female boss has big plans for expansion
Shirine Khoury-Haq (MBA '98) has faced hard times and family tragedy in a career that has taken her from working in Pizza Hut to the head of the boardroom. Now, she has the reins as the first female chief executive of the Co-operative Group – the venerable British institution that encompasses 2,400 convenience stores, funeral homes and insurance and legal services.
February 5, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Brick by brick: Robert Sanders brings a unique perspective to redevelopment
A curious mind and a desire to help his community led Robert Sanders (BSBA ’00) to a career focused on rebuilding Cincinnati’s urban core through collaboration, creating stability and providing economic opportunities. His real estate company ― with its unique and wholistic perspective to redevelopment ― is bringing communities together.
January 22, 2024
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Dublin biotech startup inks horticulture partner to grow cancer-fighting plants
Nearly a dozen patients who had exhausted all other treatment options for lung cancer swallowed two green capsules a day in the earliest tests of whether a botanical extract can fight the disease. Alumni Award winner Zeenia Kaul (MBA ' 16) co-founded the startup behind the revolutionary potential new treatment.
January 8, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
A life of service leads back to Ohio State
The advice of a legendary rock band, an iconic football coach and a few business mentors have shaped Michael VanPutte’s (BSBA ’88) path as a pioneering researcher, a U.S. servicemember during times of disasters and — most recently — as an educator and mentor to the next generation of Buckeyes.
December 21, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Fashion designer, Ohio State alum Mety Choa returns to campus to speak to students
Fashion designer Mety Choa, a Fisher alumna, discussed her creative process with students in fashion-related majors and reflected on the value that her marketing degree has brought her and her brand.
December 15, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Behind the scenes: Lindsey Michaelis helps employees be their best
Leading, advocating and encouraging others has helped Lindsey Michaels (BSBA ’10) embark on a successful career in human resources at Nestlé for the past 13 years — a path she says she owes to Fisher and Ohio State.
December 6, 2023
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
Six women named 'Women of Achievement' by YWCA Columbus
Corrine Burger (BSBA ’85), a recipient of Fisher's 2023 Excellence in Service Alumni Award, was recently honored by the YWCA Columbus for her commitment to community advocacy.
December 6, 2023
ProvenBase
ProvenBase
Top DEI leaders: Cynthia Turner
Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Turner was among a select group recognized for their exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion within their respective industries. These leaders have been chosen based on their impactful DEI initiatives, company's diversity statistics and proven track record as trailblazers in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) space.
December 4, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Decoding technology and business: Aiden Benyarku
What do zeroes and ones mean for the Class of 2023’s Aiden Benyarku? As a soon-to-be product manager at Microsoft, those digits are the foundation of a promising career path that began at Fisher.
November 7, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Susan Allen has major determination
Gaining an education, leadership skills, traveling the world and serving her country motivated Susan Allen (BSBA ’74) to join the U.S. Army. Discover how this determined Ohio State graduate ascended to the rank of major, started a second career as a lawyer and is giving back to current Buckeyes who share her interest in business and global experiences.
October 23, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
The business of bringing art to life: Jordan Renda
Imagine a surreal landscape of science fiction and fantasy — a fungus that hums, mutant fish, alien flora, giant moths — where you become part of the story. Now meet Fisher grad Jordan Renda (BSBA ’15), the entrepreneur and former haunted house creator bringing this art to life.