For as long as he can remember, Brendan St. John (BSBA ’90) has had a deep connection with The Ohio State University. Growing up in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, his earliest memories include his Buckeyes football jerseys and selling soft drinks at Ohio State football games during his elementary school years. In fact, his connection to the university is so strong, it’s part of his identity — starting with his surname: St. John. 

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

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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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

The former Buckeye linebacker traded a coaching gig for entrepreneurship and never looked back.

Striking a balance in life is important to Ida Abdalkhani (BSBA '03, MBA '05), a sharply focused entrepreneur and fun-loving laughter yoga teacher.

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.

For Betty Schoenbaum and Carol Bowman, there’s no better foundation for friendship than simply caring about another person.

Thankful for all that his Fisher MBA made possible in his successful career, Sam Shim gives back by serving his local community and helping to establish the Asian and Pacific Islander Alumni Society at Ohio State.