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Sarah Reese Wallace and daughter Sally Wallace Heckman stand outside the First Federal building in Newark
March 18, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Savings, loans and legacies: Sally Wallace Heckman (MBA ’09)

Alumna Sally Wallace Heckman comes from a trailblazing family whose impact has been felt from Newark to Ohio State’s main campus. As a fourth-generation banking leader, she’s continuing her family’s legacy of providing financial stability and educational opportunities, helping shape the futures of countless central Ohio residents.
Neil Hegde headshot
February 19, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Neil Hegde (BSBA ’11) is living his hoop dream

Neil Hegde has gone from free throws to finance, taking his lifelong love of basketball and turning it into a professional career. Discover how he’s made his hoop dreams a reality.
Lucas Tai standing outside the entrance to the White House
January 17, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Lucas Tai named Ohio State’s first Schwarzman Scholar

Lucas Tai’s (BSBA ’23) academic and professional careers have been an intersection of his many interests: government service, the automotive industry, sustainability, emerging technologies, economics and public policy. Recently selected as Ohio State’s first-ever Schwarzman Scholar, Tai is excited for the global fellowship ― and its potential to help him revitalize the Midwest.
Jess Pfister stands next the block O and Wexner Medical Center sign on roof of building.
January 13, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

From advocacy to advancement: Jess Pfister

A clinician at heart, Jess Pfister (MBA ’19) loves creating exceptional experiences for patients at the Wexner Medical Center Outpatient Care New Albany. As an advocate for family, patients and staff, she finds ways to speak for those who don’t have a voice. Find out how this servant leader has leaned into the uncomfortable to not only stay patient-centered, but to advance her career.
The Daley family poses in front of the Daley Family Pavilion during an dedication ceremony.
December 9, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher’s new event space: A Buckeye family legacy

Meet the family behind the newest addition to Fisher’s campus ― the Daley Family Pavilion and Terrace. The new, award-winning space is a premier destination for events and gatherings at Ohio State and celebrates the Daley family’s longstanding connection to business education at Fisher.
Chris shares new Geo updates during a recent press event at Google's Street View garage in Palo Alto, California
November 15, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

More than maps: Chris Phillips’ leadership is shaping how we explore the world

Leading teams, building and making connections and creating inclusive environments have propelled Chris Phillips (BSBA ’97) to top positions in technology. Discover how this vice president and general manager of Geo at Google is using the latest technology to deliver products that matter for the world.
Three generations of Ohio State alumni are cornerstone of new Daley Pavilion
November 6, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Three generations of Ohio State alumni are cornerstone of new Daley Pavilion

During Ohio State’s homecoming weekend on Oct. 26, the Daley family joined Fisher administrators, faculty and staff and members of the Buckeye community for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the newest addition to Fisher's campus, the Daley Family Pavilion and Terrace.
Alumni of Color Award winners pose with their awards at the event.
September 17, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Alumni of Color Network Weekend celebrates extraordinary graduates

Fisher’s fourth annual Alumni of Color Network Weekend celebrated eight alumni for their work as trailblazers and change agents dedicated to making a positive impact in business and academia. Meet the distinguished graduates who were honored for being leaders in their profession, in business and throughout their communities.
Worthington Steel EMBA graduates and current students gather for an event at Fisher.
August 21, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Investing in leadership: Fisher’s EMBA and Worthington Steel

Fisher’s Executive MBA (EMBA) takes a vested interest in the development of future business leaders. See how the program’s hands-on approach to analytical strategies, change management principles and global perspectives is changing the way companies like Worthington Steel do business.
Michael Gold and Future Fans co-founder Mike Schroder at a Crew soccer game with their daughters
August 8, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Michael Gold: Educating and empowering future sports fans

Educating the next generation of sports fans is the driving force behind alumnus Michael Gold’s (MBA ’12) latest venture. Learn more about his entrepreneurial playbook – a flexible mindset, teamwork and discipline – and how lessons learned at Fisher are helping young children understand the complexities of sports such as football and soccer.
Ensuring a safe laboratory today for better outcomes tomorrow
July 30, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ensuring a safe laboratory today for better outcomes tomorrow

What does operational excellence look like? For alumna Jenna Dickerson (MBOE '20), it's ensuring that, as the Laboratory Safety Program Manager for Ohio State's Environmental Health and Safety, the 2,900 labs across the university's campus are safe places for research, learning and teaching.
Rising Stars: Meet Jenna Weiner of C.H. Robinson
July 11, 2024
Supply Chain 24/7

Rising Stars: Meet Jenna Weiner of C.H. Robinson

Alumna Jenna Weiner (BSBA '17) reflects on her time as a Fisher student, what drew her to the logistics industry and how a pivotal internship helped propel her into a successful career at C.H. Robinson.
Anthony Monaco with the Moshi Primary School special education teachers at the grand opening of the Special Needs Education Center
June 26, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Beyond borders: Anthony Monaco’s dedication to bringing education to the autistic

For Anthony Monaco (BSBA ’88), traveling the world eventually led to a deeper mission: ensuring that children receive quality education. Through his nonprofit Autism Beyond Borders, Monaco is helping children, their teachers and families get the sensory-related support, enrichment and coaching necessary for students to succeed.
Ally Pesta wearing a tan jumpsuit in front of a salmon-colored background.
June 12, 2024
The Ohio State Alumni Magazine

Three Ohio State alumni helping people feel and do better

Buckeyes do good all around the world, and Fisher alumna Ally Pesta (BSBA '18), Keshawn Harper and Rick Milenthal are helping others by focusing their efforts on topics such as body image, kids, and anti-suicide efforts.
Land-Grant Brewing founders Adam Benner and Walt Keys smile looking at Benner's phone during a eclipse-related gathering at the brewery.
June 12, 2024
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine

Meet two craft-beer brew masters with Ohio State roots

Land-Grant Brewing founders Adam Benner (BSBA '06) and Walt Keys are Buckeye pals making a business brimming with college-like fun. Check out how they brought that fun and enthusiasm to thousands of customers during the spring's total solar eclipse.
Graduate Noah Wheeler with his father and grandfather.
May 17, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ohio State grad Noah Wheeler among three generations of MBAs from Fisher

Recent Ohio State graduate Noah Wheeler represents the third generation in his family to earn an MBA from Fisher. Discover how his father’s and grandfather’s professional success influenced his decision to earn his degree from Fisher and helped pave the way for his future in business.
Students at Ohio State's 2024 Commencement at Ohio Stadium.
May 8, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher and Ohio State communities celebrate the Class of 2024

See how Fisher and Ohio State celebrated the accomplishments and the professional potential of the Class of 2024 graduates, including more than 2,000 Business Buckeyes.
Link to a story about new graduate Justen Turner.
May 1, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Lights, camera, action: Justen Turner (BSBA '24)

Justen Turner has turned a childhood passion into a promising career as a young entrepreneur and filmmaker. Explore Turner’s path to and through Ohio State ― and what the future holds for the Class of 2024 graduate.
Dublin native publishes book after interviewing 1,000 strangers across the country
April 24, 2024
NBC4

Dublin native publishes book after interviewing 1,000 strangers across the country

Learn about the product of Imran Nuri's (BSBA '20) newest project, a self-published book highlighting photos and advice from 1,000 strangers he met during a 48-state road trip across the U.S.
Robert Sanders in his SDG office
February 5, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Brick by brick: Robert Sanders brings a unique perspective to redevelopment

A curious mind and a desire to help his community led Robert Sanders (BSBA ’00) to a career focused on rebuilding Cincinnati’s urban core through collaboration, creating stability and providing economic opportunities. His real estate company ― with its unique and wholistic perspective to redevelopment ― is bringing communities together.
Michael VanPutte enjoys time in the sun.
January 8, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business

A life of service leads back to Ohio State

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, Ohio State alum Mety Choa returns to campus to speak to students
December 21, 2023
The Ohio State University

Fashion designer, Ohio State alum Mety Choa returns to campus to speak to students

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.
Portrait of Lindsey Michaelis
December 15, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Behind the scenes: Lindsey Michaelis helps employees be their best

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.
Class of 2023 Graduate Aiden Benyarku sits in the 0 of the By the Numbers on campus
December 4, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Decoding technology and business: Aiden Benyarku

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.
Susan Allen visits the Taj Mahal.
November 7, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Susan Allen has major determination

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.