Alumni & Friends News

Ally Pesta wearing a tan jumpsuit in front of a salmon-colored background.
June 12, 2024
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.
Graduate Noah Wheeler with his father and grandfather.
May 17, 2024
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.
Students at Ohio State's 2024 Commencement at Ohio Stadium.
May 8, 2024
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.
Juan Ezquerra
May 3, 2024
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.
Link to a story about new graduate Justen Turner.
May 1, 2024
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.
Dublin native publishes book after interviewing 1,000 strangers across the country
April 24, 2024
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.
Individual Diversity Awards nominees show off their awards
April 18, 2024
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.
Fisher student Claudia Hollander Tineo and senior lecturer Stephanie Wapner
April 17, 2024
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.
Meet this year's YWCA 2024 Women of Achievement
April 12, 2024
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.
Marna Ricker and Anu Saxena discuss powering forward.
April 10, 2024
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.
Students sing Carmen Ohio at the 2024 Pace Setters Awards ceremony.
March 28, 2024
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.
Women of the Honors Cohort join Paula Bennett at the New York Stock Exchange.
March 21, 2024
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.
Owner of 17 area Donato’s pizza locations has engineering, military background
March 4, 2024
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.
Richard Lewis' photo from his New York Times obituary.
February 28, 2024
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.
‘It’s still disruptive’: why the Co-op’s first female boss has big plans for expansion
February 6, 2024
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.
Robert Sanders in his SDG office
February 5, 2024
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.
Dublin biotech startup inks horticulture partner to grow cancer-fighting plants
January 22, 2024
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.
Michael VanPutte enjoys time in the sun.
January 8, 2024
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.
Fashion designer, Ohio State alum Mety Choa returns to campus to speak to students
December 21, 2023
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.
Portrait of Lindsey Michaelis
December 15, 2023
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.
Six women named 'Women of Achievement' by YWCA Columbus
December 6, 2023
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.
Top DEI leaders: Cynthia Turner
December 6, 2023
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.
Class of 2023 Graduate Aiden Benyarku sits in the 0 of the By the Numbers on campus
December 4, 2023
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.
Susan Allen visits the Taj Mahal.
November 7, 2023
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.
Jordan Renda
October 23, 2023
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.