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Ratan Tata speaks into a microphone.
October 9, 2024
BBC

Ratan Tata (HON '01): The 'modest' Indian tycoon

Ratan Tata, who led the Tata Group for more than two decades, passed away at age 86. Tata earned an honorary doctorate of business administration from Ohio State in 2001. The Tata Group, an Indian conglomerate of more than 100 companies, employing some 660,000 people, remains one of Fisher's leading supporters of executive education and experiential learning offerings.
Blake Haxton smiles during a TV interview.
September 23, 2024
NBC4

Paralympian Blake Haxton reflects on Paris bronze, looks ahead to LA28

Para canoe athlete Blake Haxton (BSBA '13) brought home a bronze medal from the French capital after entering the Paris 2024 Games with high expectations. He's turned his sights to his next opportunity: Los Angeles in 2028.
Alison Staloch smiles in a headshot.
August 20, 2024
Forbes

Alison Staloch: Expanding access to private markets at Fundrise

From earning a Master of Accounting degree at Fisher, to positions at a Big Four firm, the Securities and Exchange Commission and now as CFO of America’s largest direct-to-consumer private markets manager, Alison Staloch (MAcc '05) knows about hard work. The alumna shares what shaped her rise to the C-suite.
Blake Haxton in his Team USA jersey holding an oar.
August 19, 2024
NBC4

Central Ohio’s Blake Haxton heads to Paris Paralympics with golden aspirations

After earning a silver medal four years ago, Blake Haxton (BSBA '13) is getting ready to compete for Team USA's paracanoe team in Paris.
Pacific to Atlantic: Columbus' Tanny Crane rides to raise money for cancer research
July 30, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch

Pacific to Atlantic: Columbus' Tanny Crane rides to raise money for cancer research

See why a coast-to-coast bicycle ride with a group of friends meant so much to Fisher alumna Tanny Crane (BSBA '78).
Individual Diversity Awards nominees show off their awards
April 18, 2024
Fisher College of Business

2024 Diversity Awards: Excellence in inclusion

Fisher's 2024 Diversity Awards celebrated the individuals and organizations that are working to create meaningful, positive and lasting change. Meet the servant leaders who are empowering the next generation of professionals and fostering cultures of inclusivity.
Fisher student Claudia Hollander Tineo and senior lecturer Stephanie Wapner
April 17, 2024
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine

Prepping students for work reality

Many white-collar businesses are still grappling with when or how often to have staff at the office despite four years passing since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Various work models are being tried, including hybrid, but best practices remain in flux. Marketing major Claudia Hollander Tineo and senior lecturer Stephanie Wapner are among many at Fisher College of Business — and organizations everywhere — who are figuring out new ways of working.
Meet this year's YWCA 2024 Women of Achievement
April 12, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch

Meet this year's YWCA 2024 Women of Achievement

Alumna and Dean's Advisory Council member Corrine Burger (BSBA '85) was one of six women honored with 2024 YWCA Women of Accomplishment awards. The recognition celebrates the impact the women have had throughout the Columbus community.
Marna Ricker and Anu Saxena discuss powering forward.
April 10, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires the Fisher community to drive lasting change

From allyship to finding life balance, personal branding to building financial wealth and so much more, the third annual Women’s Leadership Symposium continued to connect the Fisher community with business leaders and trailblazers for a day of inspirational learning.
Students sing Carmen Ohio at the 2024 Pace Setters Awards ceremony.
March 28, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Principled Buckeyes recognized as Pace Setters

Meet the elite group of leaders selected as 2024 Pace Setters for their passion and purpose in the classroom, throughout academia and in the community.
Women of the Honors Cohort join Paula Bennett at the New York Stock Exchange.
March 21, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Honors Cohort Women in Business Summit connects students with power players and possibilities

What does empowerment look like? The Honors Cohort Women in Business Summit connected top executives and industry leaders with tomorrow’s business professionals for an immersive learning experience in New York City. The event, which showcased the power and reach of Fisher’s network of alumni and friends, explored professional uncertainty and unexpected career turns, navigating tough challenges, and the importance of networking, sacrifice, teamwork and gratitude.
Owner of 17 area Donato’s pizza locations has engineering, military background
March 4, 2024
Dayton Daily News

Owner of 17 area Donato’s pizza locations has engineering, military background

Meet Todd Rogers (MBA '93), an entrepreneur and Buckeye alumnus who has brought a Columbus dining staple to the Dayton area.
Richard Lewis' photo from his New York Times obituary.
February 28, 2024
The New York Times

Richard Lewis, acerbic comedian and character actor, dies at 76

After rising to prominence for his stand-up act, Richard Lewis (BSBA '69) became a regular in movies and TV, most recently on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” In 2023, Lewis was awarded Fisher's Achievement Alumni Award for his outstanding career accomplishments and leadership, positive community impact and unrivaled passion for The Ohio State University.
‘It’s still disruptive’: why the Co-op’s first female boss has big plans for expansion
February 6, 2024
The Guardian

‘It’s still disruptive’: why the Co-op’s first female boss has big plans for expansion

Shirine Khoury-Haq (MBA '98) has faced hard times and family tragedy in a career that has taken her from working in Pizza Hut to the head of the boardroom. Now, she has the reins as the first female chief executive of the Co-operative Group – the venerable British institution that encompasses 2,400 convenience stores, funeral homes and insurance and legal services.
Dublin biotech startup inks horticulture partner to grow cancer-fighting plants
January 22, 2024
Columbus Business First

Dublin biotech startup inks horticulture partner to grow cancer-fighting plants

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.
Six women named 'Women of Achievement' by YWCA Columbus
December 6, 2023
The Columbus Dispatch

Six women named 'Women of Achievement' by YWCA Columbus

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.
Top DEI leaders: Cynthia Turner
December 6, 2023
ProvenBase

Top DEI leaders: Cynthia Turner

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.
Jordan Renda
October 23, 2023
Fisher College of Business

The business of bringing art to life: Jordan Renda

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 Alumni Awards honorees with their awards group photo
October 12, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Celebrating an anniversary of alumni excellence

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.
2023 Alumni of Color Network Weekend Award winners
September 21, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Alumni of Color Network Weekend celebrates success and connections

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.
HUD Secretary Fudge urges graduates to make a difference
August 8, 2023
The Ohio State University

HUD Secretary Fudge urges graduates to make a difference

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.
Cintas VP of Taxation Sowmya Aggarwal earns Forty Under 40 honors
August 8, 2023
Businesswire

Cintas VP of Taxation Sowmya Aggarwal earns Forty Under 40 honors

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 rises through the ranks to lead American Electric Power as CEO
July 27, 2023
Columbus CEO

Julie Sloat rises through the ranks to lead American Electric Power as CEO

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.
Telhio Credit Union appoints Nick Biratsis to vice president of marketing
April 5, 2023
CUInsight

Telhio Credit Union appoints Nick Biratsis to vice president of marketing

Telhio Credit Union recently announced the appointment of Nick Biratsis (BSBA '99) to the role of vice president of marketing. 
Student Pace Setters award honorees with Dean Anil Makhija
March 16, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Spotlighting leaders at Fisher’s annual Pace Setters Awards

Meet Fisher’s best and brightest principled leaders and humble servants. This elite group of high achieving students, faculty and alumni were honored as Fisher’s very best ambassadors at this year’s Pace Setters awards.