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Former Ohio State All-American scores in commercial real estate market
December 10, 2020
The Columbus Dispatch

Former Ohio State All-American scores in commercial real estate market

Burdened with the challenges many athletes face upon retirement, Mike Doss (MBOE '19) has successfully transitioned to the real estate space under Bob Weiler.
Alum’s new venture keeping Buckeye football fans connected
December 4, 2020
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Alum’s new venture keeping Buckeye football fans connected

Go behind the scenes inside Ohio Stadium as Joe DiPietro (BSBA ’04) talks about how empty seats this fall provided a new and creative opportunity to connect Ohio State fans. His venture not only gave football fans a safe way to show their support, but it also provided a meaningful way to connect generations of Buckeye family and friends. 
Satya Chauhan points to a strategic management sign.
November 18, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Business and science synergies: Satya Chauhan

There is no one-size-fits-all career path for those with business degrees. Meet Satya Chauhan (MBA ’78), an alumnus who has put his graduate business degree to work leading research and development projects at Battelle for more than four decades.
Brian Folmer poses in front of a colorful wall
November 2, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

A foundation built for entrepreneurship: Brian Folmer 

See how the combination of different on-campus experiences, global opportunities and Ohio State’s alumni network helped shape Brian Folmer’s (BSBA ’11) development as a Fisher student and fostered his curiosity and passion for entrepreneurship. 
Zac Graber wearing a scarlet shirt in front of Mason Hall
October 26, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Getting started in the startup world: Zac Graber

Zac Graber (BSBA ’18) discovered his passion for entrepreneurship at Ohio State, a journey that ultimately culminated in his selection as a recipient of the President’s Prize, the university's highest recognition bestowed on exceptional students committed to social change.
Marilyn Rogers Becker and her dog, Molly outside in snow by red house
October 21, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Marilyn Rogers Becker: Leaving her legacy

Marilyn Rogers Becker loved being an entrepreneur and she loved Ohio State. From operating her first business in elementary school to teaching her dog
Jay Clouse
October 15, 2020
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

One Degree Greater podcast: Jay Clouse (BSBA '14)

Meet Jay Clouse, a serial entrepreneur and self-described connector who feeds on the energy created by small groups of people who are passionate about what they do.
One Degree Greater podcast: Sam Hubbard (BSBA '17)
October 8, 2020
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

One Degree Greater podcast: Sam Hubbard (BSBA '17)

Football fans view him as a gladiator, but Sam Hubbard continues to define himself in ways beyond his sport.
Sophisticated Systems CEO runs a business so he can give back to the community
September 30, 2020
Columbus CEO

Sophisticated Systems CEO runs a business so he can give back to the community

Dwight Smith (BSBA '78, MBA '79) runs Sophisticated Systems like a parent runs a household. In the midst of a pandemic, he puts his employees’ health, safety and peace of mind first. Learn more about Smith's passions and how they extend well beyond business.
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.
A smiling Jada Washington in cap and gown outside Ohio Stadium
September 22, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Job searching in the era of COVID-19 

Jada Washington (BSBA ’20) leaned on some familiar faces at Fisher to help land her first job in a crowded workforce.
Recent Ohio State grad seeks to raise $52 million for nonprofits one dollar at a time
July 29, 2020
The Columbus Dispatch

Recent Ohio State grad seeks to raise $52 million for nonprofits one dollar at a time

Read about the positive impact that Imran Nuri (BSBA '20) has made in the Columbus community through the work of his own newly launched nonprofit effort, the 52 Million Project. The concept behind his organization is simple: donors pledge to donate $1 a week for a year, and every week a portion is donated to a different nonprofit in the region.
A Buckeye candy being dipped in chocolate.
July 20, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

A commencement marked with congratulatory confections

When COVID-19 derailed plans for the university’s Class of 2020 Spring Commencement, Fisher wanted to ensure that the accomplishments of the college’s newest alumni were recognized. Thanks to Marsha’s Homemade Buckeyes and the power of networks, the hard work of the Class of 2020 was sweetly celebrated.
Leading the way from a pivotal role
June 10, 2020
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Leading the way from a pivotal role

Responding to massive challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic requires the ability to skillfully perform as part of an ensemble cast. It’s hard to imagine anyone better suited for the role than Andrew Thomas (MD ’95, MBA '00), chief clinical officer of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Need to store stuff? Thanks to Ohio State grad, there's an app for that
June 10, 2020
The Columbus Dispatch

Need to store stuff? Thanks to Ohio State grad, there's an app for that

NXTSTOR, an app created by recent finance graduate Brandon Gotlieb that matches users with rentable storage spaces, is set to launch June 19.
Lindsay Karas Stencel brings enthusiasm and flair to Thompson Hine
May 28, 2020
Columbus CEO

Lindsay Karas Stencel brings enthusiasm and flair to Thompson Hine

The first thing people notice about Lindsay Karas Stencel (MBA '09, JD '09) is her outgoing personality, brightly colored clothes and flamboyant earrings. There’s plenty of substance behind all this style.
N95 masks
May 15, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Will Lange (BSBA ’00): Equipping those who protect us 

What happens when you’re able to spot a deadly pandemic, but the playbook for responding to it is a century old? 
For alumnus Will Lange, president and general manager of Honeywell’s Personal Protective Equipment division, the answer meant acting quickly and decisively in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak.  
Terina Matthews-Davis headshot
February 13, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Meet Terina Matthews-Davis

Terina Matthews-Davis (MA ’96, MLHR ’98) is a double Buckeye whose enthusiasm and support for Ohio State knows no bounds. A senior vice president and head of Corporate & Investment Banking Program Management at Wells Fargo, Matthews-Davis shares the story of her success as a student, why she gives back and why Ohio Stadium continues to occupy a special place in her heart.
Ohio State graduate works to connect people with criminal records to jobs
February 5, 2020
WOSU

Ohio State graduate works to connect people with criminal records to jobs

Harley Blakeman (BSBA '17) overcame self-inflicted hurdles to become an entrepreneur dedicated to helping others who made similar mistakes find jobs.
Portrait of Corky Kessler on Fisher's campus
February 5, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Corky Kessler: A leader in show business

From first serving as a criminal prosecutor in Chicago to finding his calling as an entertainment lawyer, Hal “Corky” Kessler (BSBA ’71) has consistently leaned on the skills and principles he acquired as an undergraduate marketing student at Ohio State.
Bill Troxil and his sons, Will and Ryan outside Fisher Hall.
January 17, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Business and Ohio State: A Troxil family legacy

Legacy can be a funny thing: if you spend too much time trying to manufacture one, then that singular focus can become what you’re known for. Letting your decisions, your work and your priorities speak for themselves, however, can leave a quiet, powerful and indelible mark on others. It's something that Bill Troxil (BSBA ’75) has tried to do for his sons, Ryan and Will.
Cynthia Turner portrait
January 3, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Meet Fisher’s new chief diversity officer: Cynthia Turner

Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Turner has always been a trailblazer. In 1996 she became the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in accounting from The Ohio State University and now, more than 20 years later, she is the first such woman to be named to the dean’s leadership team at Fisher in its recorded history.
Chimdi Checkwa readies for a play at an Ohio State football game in The Shoe
December 12, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

A new start(up): Chimdi Chekwa

Throughout his career as a professional football player and now as an entrepreneur, Chimdi Chekwa’s (BSBA ’11) accounting degree from Fisher has been there for him all along.
Gary Price hangs out with family and friends inside The Shoe.
December 6, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Alum's passion for accounting and Ohio State are always trending

Spend just a few minutes scrolling through Gary Price’s social media feed and it’s easy to see what he’s passionate about: accounting, diversity and inclusion and Ohio State. A lot of Ohio State. While it’s only a snapshot into part of Price’s life, @garyprice_osu provides a glimpse into just how much pride the 1983 graduate has for Ohio State and the lengths he’s willing to go to support not only students but even strangers-turned-friends.
Bill Baumel brings Silicon Valley cred to Ohio universities' VC drive
November 26, 2019
Columbus CEO

Bill Baumel brings Silicon Valley cred to Ohio universities' VC drive

Bill Baumel (BSBA '90), the managing director of the Ohio Innovation Fund, has the background to lead the $40 million venture capital fund, which he's helped build into what  he calls the top venture entrepreneurship training for students in the country.