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Howard Patton and Brandon Smith smile as the put their arms around each other's shoulders
September 28, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Looking back and paying forward: The impact of global experiences

In 2010, Brandon Smith and Howard Patton took advantage of a global program offered at Fisher to experience how life and business were conducted internationally.
Mangurian Foundation $10 million gift to support six diverse Ohio State areas
February 26, 2020
The Ohio State University

Mangurian Foundation $10 million gift to support six diverse Ohio State areas

The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation is making its largest-ever gift to The Ohio State University – $10 million to support dementia and leukemia research, cancer drug development, health and wellness initiatives for student-athletes and scholarships for graduate business students at Fisher.
Tyson Suite dedication
September 17, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Tyson family continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.
Tommy Lowden with friends at Ohio Stadium
May 28, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Passion, purpose and perspective

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.
Lexie Smith and Margie Harris embrace as they meet for the first time
May 3, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Chance meeting leads to mentoring bond

Something interesting, wonderful and quite unexpected happened for Margie (Mendicino) Harris during a November 2018 weekend visit to campus.Harris and
Thank-a-Donor Day 2019
April 23, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Thank-a-Donor Day 2019

Fisher students gathered for one important mission: to show their appreciation for donors.
Jaja Liang
March 18, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Student finds ‘home away from home’ during global opportunity

For Jaja Liang, a Fisher student majoring in international business and marketing, having the opportunity to experience an eight-week global internship where she lived and worked in Southeast Asia was an amazing time that was made possible by donor support.
CJ Stover speaks in an interview
January 24, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Impact of Giving: CJ Stover (BSBA '18)

As a student at Fisher, CJ Stover (BSBA ’18) received a well-rounded education while majoring in logistics management.
December 17, 2018
The Ohio State University

Scarlet and grateful: Austin Ward

Student Austin Ward shares how scholarships have enabled his journey from a rural, blue-collar community to Fisher's campus. The video is part of Ohio State’s Scarlet and Grateful: Scholarship Stories series.
Kate Garrett is interviewed
October 17, 2018
Fisher College of Business

Impact of Giving: Kate Garrett

As Kate Garrett (BSBA '18, MAcc '18) prepares to embark on a career in accounting, she reflects on her Fisher experience and how donor support made it possible. 
Betty Schoenbaum
August 1, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Remembering the legacy of Betty Schoenbaum

The Max M. Fisher College of Business community lost a beloved supporter and friend with the passing of Betty Schoenbaum on July 31, 2018.
Vinessa Burnett portrait
July 26, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Mother's workplace challenges inspire passion for HR

Vinessa Burnett (MHRM ’18) is pursuing a career in human resources because she desires to make the workplace a better place. She shares how her Fisher
Connor Scholars gathered around a conference table
July 13, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Connor Scholars putting social entrepreneurship skills to work across the globe

Thanks to support from Chris (BA ’78) and Sara Connor and the Connor Family Scholars Fund, 33 Fisher students spent two weeks in Africa, Asia and Europe as part of Fisher’s Global Projects Program: Nonprofit working on challenges ranging from improving outreach for people with physical and mental disabilities in India, to growing a local music incubator in South Africa.
A lecture at the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship
June 25, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

$17M commitment strengthens entrepreneurship at The Ohio State University

A generous commitment of $17 million by the Keenan Family Foundation has enabled The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business to strengthen its commitment to entrepreneurship. The Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship will focus on cultivating students’ entrepreneurial skill sets and create an enriched extracurricular experience around entrepreneurship.
Scott's spring fling group photo
June 5, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

$1M ScottsMiracle-Gro Hagedorn Legacy Endowment established at Ohio State

Strengthening its commitment to equipping future leaders with the skills, experiences and networks necessary to succeed, The Ohio State University Max
Fisher Hall and Mason Hall with a view of Gerlach Hall on Fisher Campus
September 29, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Alumni pay forward in support of faculty thought leadership

Recognizing the impact that faculty thought leaders at Fisher can have on future business leaders, Ric Dillon (BSBA ’77, MA ’86) and Steven Trulaske (MA ’80, MBA ’82) have generously created two endowed professorships at the college.
Students working collaboratively on a global project.
July 18, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Students make social impact in projects in Nepal, India

Tasked with solving unique challenges halfway around the world, nine Fisher undergraduate students had the opportunity to put their business skills to