Alumni & Friends News

Laith Khalaf surrounded by suits, pants and coats
June 11, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher alum helping others make great first impressions

Laith Khalaf (BSBA ’98) is using his professional clothing and professional contacts to help students put their best foot forward: "I know how it feels to want to give a good first impression but not have the means to do it."
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
Green Short North Trolley Bus outside The Pearl restaurant
May 21, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher alum, partners launch trolley bus service in historic neighborhood

Three Ohio State graduates — including one Fisher alum and another who was a Wolstein Scholar — have launched their newest entrepreneurial endeavor: a trolley bus service.
Phil Cobb next to a street car decorated in Miller Lite beer colors and logo
May 18, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Five-plus-decade career spans marketing, restaurants and rails

For most of his adult life, Phil Cobb (BSBA ’65) has been an entrepreneur. He built a highly successful restaurant chain and then launched a nonprofit historic streetcar system. But his journey in life didn’t start out with the clear goal of being a business owner. Rather, a combination of his family’s entrepreneurial spirit and his undergraduate education at The Ohio State University helped mold Cobb into the success he is today.
Two Fisher students show off their diplomas while in their cap and gowns.
May 9, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Commencement ceremonies celebrate Fisher’s Class of 2018

Fisher College of Business joined with The Ohio State University community in celebrating the many accomplishments of the Class of 2018 as part of spring commencement activities.
Dean Anil Makhija hands Daniel Chapman (both in cap and gown) his diploma inside The Shoe.
May 6, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Buckeye sets sights on life goals, beating cancer

The Ohio State University is a part of Daniel Chapman. It connects to his family, it’s what he loves and it’s one of his passions. Scarlet and gray ar
April 9, 2018
The Lantern

Ohio State alum takes boomerang world by storm

Most Ohio State students spend time on The Oval petting dogs or playing frisbee. Fisher alum Logan Broadbent, however, was cultivating what would turn into a successful athletic career — boomerang throwing.
2018 Pace Setters display their awards on stage
March 7, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher honors 2018 Pace Setters Award recipients

Recognizing the outstanding achievement, leadership and service from its undergraduate students, faculty, staff and alumni, Fisher College of Business recently honored the recipients of the 2018 Pace Setters Awards.
Tada Yamamoto
March 6, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Think less: A tactic for business success

Tada Yamamoto, a member of the 11th Honors Cohort at Fisher, shares insights and reflections on how a unique global experience changed his outlook on
March 2, 2018
The Akron Beacon Journal

Akron’s new Bounce innovation hub gets its first CEO

Douglas Weintraub, an entrepreneur and investor in startups, has been named chief executive officer of Bounce, Akron’s Innovation Hub. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, and is a lifelong resident of the Akron area, where he lives with his wife, Janis.
Room full of alumni seated at Winter College gathering in Florida
February 13, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Leadership education the focus of annual Winter College gathering

Highlighting the exciting work that is being conducted around principled leadership at Fisher, the college recently met with alumni and friends in Naples, Florida, as part of its annual Winter College event.
Hannah and Kurt in the 'Shoe
February 13, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

A Buckeye Love story

When alumni and friends make generous financial contributions to The Ohio State University, they do so knowing their gifts will make an impact on the lives of new generations of Buckeyes.
January 16, 2018
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Anthony Schlegel (BS '06, MBA '15) makes a Difference

The former Buckeye linebacker traded a coaching gig for entrepreneurship and never looked back.
January 16, 2018
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Lessons from a life richly lived

As a teen, Ray Boshara (BSBA '83) could not foresee a career distinguished by public service and policymaking. But Ohio State put him on that very path.
Julie Rafeedie Haar and family
January 12, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Trailblazing a unique path to success

Thanks to the vision and commitment of her family and the support of a well-regarded former Fisher faculty member, two-time Ohio State graduate Julie
Gathering of students at the MBLE Pre-Commencement
December 8, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business

MBLE Class of 2017 celebrates Pre-Commencement

Fisher College of Business recently gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Master of Business Logistics Engineering (MBLE) Class of 2017 at a Pre-Commencement ceremony.
December 7, 2017
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Live, laugh, learn

Striking a balance in life is important to Ida Abdalkhani (BSBA '03, MBA '05), a sharply focused entrepreneur and fun-loving laughter yoga teacher.
Lawrence Funderburke in dress shirt and pants poses with basketball
November 27, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Lawrence Funderburke’s life beyond basketball

Longtime followers of Ohio State men’s basketball will no doubt recognize the name Lawrence Funderburke, who played on the team from 1991 to 1994, and
Wolstein Summit
November 17, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Wolstein Summit highlights Ohio as an entrepreneurial leader

Hosted by The Ohio State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the 2017 Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit explored pathways to entrepreneurship in Ohio and brought together leaders and bright minds to discuss ways the state can foster new ideas, technologies and solutions.
2017 Alumni Award recipients hold their awards
October 9, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher honors 2017 Alumni Award recipients

Recognizing the incredible impact that alumni have had on business, their communities and at Fisher, five alumni were recently honored at the college’s 2017 Alumni Awards ceremony.
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.
Casual pose of Sunil Doshi
September 28, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Alumnus journeys from fashion to fast-casual cuisine

Sunil Doshi, a recipient of the 2017 Fisher Alumni Professional Achievement Award, shares how his strong foundation in business education at Ohio Stat
Judy Tansky stands along a brick column outside on Fisher's campus.
September 21, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Alumni Award honors Tansky's commitment to education, service

Judy Tansky (BS ’68, MAcc ’75, PhD ’91) has been named the 2017 recipient of Fisher’s Excellence in Service Award for her service as a member of Fisher’s faculty and for her work connecting students with nonprofit organizations in search of business insights.
September 21, 2017
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Heart to heart

For Betty Schoenbaum and Carol Bowman, there’s no better foundation for friendship than simply caring about another person.
Cynthia Turner at the front of a classroom teaching.
August 30, 2017
Max M. Fisher College of Business

PhD Project supporting Fisher's thought leaders

Anastasia Bailey and Charlie Stevens remember the challenging paths they took in pursuit of careers in academia. Earning a PhD can, at times, be a lonely experience, one fraught with disappointment, setbacks and frustration. Fisher's affiliation with PhD Project help ease their experiences.