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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fisher celebrated 30 years of alumni accomplishment by recognizing six individuals for their significant impact as leaders, professionals and citizens. Meet the graduates who, by the virtue of their hard work and selflessness, exemplify the college’s legacy of excellence and were named 2023 Alumni Award recipients.

The third annual Alumni of Color Network Weekend celebrated the connections among Fisher graduates and the personal and professional achievements of seven trailblazing alumni. Meet the individuals honored for their meaningful contributions to their profession, impact in academia and legacy of excellence in their professional careers.

A passion for fashion and the environment drives Prateeksha Prabhakar’s desire to create sustainable clothing solutions. Discover how the third-year student is making her mark in the fashion industry and plans to continue to turn the runway green.

Whether starting and growing her own petroleum business or providing valuable services following natural disasters in Puerto Rico, Caterinna Sampe Baesse (MLHR ’10) has put to use skills she learned as a graduate student at Fisher. Meet the alumna who has emerged as one of the few female leaders in the energy industry in the Caribbean.

“Mentoring is in my nature,” says Chad Zipfel. Learn more about why the senior lecturer in finance enjoys giving back to tomorrow's business leaders.

Richard Castellano (BSBA ’82) turned to business to fulfill his lifelong dream of leading large companies, traveling the world and eventually becoming an entrepreneur. He shares how his Ohio State experience — and an early pivot in his education — provided him with the foundation for a successful career that led to his “perfect” retirement on the sea.

At The Ohio State University’s 2023 summer commencement Sunday at the Jerome Schottenstein Center, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge (BSBA '75) encouraged the graduates to effect positive change.

Sowmya Aggarwal (BSBA '07, MAcc '07), vice president of taxation at Cintas Corporation has been named to the Forty Under 40 list for 2023 published by the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Julie Sloat (BSBA '93, MBA '99) runs one of the U.S.’s largest electric utilities in a challenging period. Colleagues and analysts say she’s the right leader at the right time.

Adapting to different business cultures, economic drivers and customer needs guides Song Qi’s (MBA ’99) business success as an international executive. See how he’s broken barriers and what he’s learned as a manager of a global manufacturing team.

Imran Nuri (BSBA ’20) set out on a 15,000-mile road trip to find the meaning of life and himself. In the process, he laid the foundation for his newest entrepreneurial venture, “Advice from America,” a published collection of advice and guidance from complete strangers.

A passion for diversity, advocacy and changing the world for the better have guided Raven Tiem’s (MAcc ’17) purpose-driven career. She discusses her career change from accounting to technology and what prepared her to forge new paths leading diverse teams, creating new apps and helping find treatments for cancer.

He graduated high school and community college and enrolled at Ohio State at age 15. He was piloting planes before he was driving and now, at age 20, Torrington Ford is graduating with a dual major in air transportation and aviation management. Learn more about his incredible story and the support he’s received from family, friends, mentors and donors.

Telhio Credit Union recently announced the appointment of Nick Biratsis (BSBA '99) to the role of vice president of marketing. 

What’s the secret to business success? Learn how confidence, collaboration, balance, and being intellectually, emotionally and socially agile have guided Fisher alumnae into leadership roles and C-Suite careers.

Kathleen Sharp (MBOE ’15) left her mark on the world by improving health care for patients. Learn how, through a lifetime of living Lean, she changed the lives of people in her community and left a legacy for future Lean leaders at Fisher.