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2019 MBA Student and Alumni Showcase
February 26, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Students incorporating their passions into MBA experiences

Students and alumni of Fisher’s Full-Time MBA program recently connected at an event highlighting how MBA students are leveraging their Fisher experience to align with their passions.
February 20, 2019
The Lantern

Reformed ex-convict to share story at TEDx talk

Harley Blakeman (BSBA '17) will bring his message of redemption as part of the TEDxOhioStateUniversity conference, showing how he has used self-confidence — sometimes to a fault — to make his progression from drug dealer to an Ohio State graduate, published author, speaker and CEO of Honest Jobs, a company that helps ex-convicts find employment.
February 7, 2019
PHCP Pros

Idelle K. Wolf (BSBA '74) honored by Women Inc. as a 2018 Most Influential Corporate Director

The magazine has recognized Idelle K. Wolf (BSBA '74) on a list of female executives, achievers and leaders contributing their leadership and talents to the boards of respected corporations and major organizations.
February 5, 2019
PRWeb

Ida Abdalkhani (BSBA '05, MBA '05) to share insights on unleashing passion and purpose on TONE

TONE Networks, an expert-driven online micro-learning platform designed for working women, has added Ida Abdalkhani (BSBA '05, MBA '05) to their impressive list of experts. 
Seven members of the Fisher Leadership Initiative board
January 28, 2019
Fisher College of Business

External voices help guide Leadership Initiative

A number of influential leaders are helping shape leadership education and research at The Ohio State University as part of the Fisher Leadership Init
January 21, 2019
Columbus Monthly

Lawrence Funderburke examines how social class informs financial decisions

Lawrence Funderburke (BSBA ’94), who is putting his finance degree to work as a successful financial planner, shares why it is important to incorporate a value system when making financial decisions.
January 7, 2019
Tire Business

Nokian names Stephen DeCastro (MBA '06) as finance executive in Americas

Nokian Tyres P.L.C. has hired Stephen DeCastro (MBA '06) as its head of finance and controlling for the Americas region. In his role, Mr. DeCastro will lead North American financial operations from the company's corporate office in Nashville.
2018 Alumni Award Recipients holding their awards
November 6, 2018
Fisher College of Business

Fisher honors 2018 Alumni Award Recipients

Alumni and friends of the Max M. Fisher College of Business gathered to celebrate the 2018 recipients of the college’s Alumni Awards.
September 4, 2018
Digital Journal

Transportation company Turnkey DOT welcomes Paul Barash (BSBA '08) as VP, operations & account services

Turnkey DOT, a leading nationwide event management and transportation company, is proud to announce and welcome Paul Barash (BSBA '08) as the company’s VP, operations & account services.
August 1, 2018
Cincinnati Business Courier

Craig Bahner named CEO of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

Craig Bahner (BSBA '86), who earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing and operations management at Ohio State, has been hired as CEO of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery. Bahner is the 2017 recipient of Fisher's alumni award for global business excellence.
July 21, 2018
Education News

Cultivating opportunity: Campus donors look to the heartland to drive "entrepreneurial ecosystems"

The Keenan Family Foundation made a $17 million commitment to the Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business to strengthen the university’s expertise in the field of entrepreneurship.
July 12, 2018
PRNewswire

At Home appoints Paula Bennett (BSBA '71) to board of directors

At Home Group Inc., the home décor superstore, has appointed Paula Bennett (BSBA '71), former president and CEO of J.Jill, to its board of directors.
Green Short North Trolley Bus outside The Pearl restaurant
May 21, 2018
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.
Two Fisher students show off their diplomas while in their cap and gowns.
May 9, 2018
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
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
2018 Pace Setters display their awards on stage
March 7, 2018
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.
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
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.
Gathering of students at the MBLE Pre-Commencement
December 8, 2017
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.
Wolstein Summit
November 17, 2017
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
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
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.
Cynthia Turner at the front of a classroom teaching.
August 30, 2017
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.
A view of Fisher Hall on Fisher's campus.
August 10, 2017
Fisher College of Business

2017 Alumni Award recipients announced

The Fisher College of Business community will gather in October to recognize five business, community and educational leaders as recipients of the col
Pelotonia riders on their bikes on the road
August 3, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Fisher staff, students ride to end cancer

For each Pelotonia participant, motivations behind why they ride are as personal and individualized as the cyclists themselves. But they share in a co
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For Chauncey Kimble, a senior in logistics management, Pelotonia 2017 was his first ride. He was motivated to participate in the 25-mile ride because David Renner’s interest in Pelotonia began with his first ride in 2010. This year, he’ll begin his third year of Fisher’s MBA for Working ProfessionalAdam Watson graduated from Fisher in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. This year, he completed his fist 100-mile Pelotonia ride, but it waJeffrey Rice, associate to the dean for staff professional development and executive director of Fisher’s Office of Career Management, completed his t
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