Alumni & Friends News
April 9, 2018
The Lantern
The Lantern
Ohio State alum takes boomerang world by storm
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.
March 7, 2018
Fisher College of Business
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 6, 2018
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Think less: A tactic for business success
Tada Yamamoto, a member of the 11th Honors Cohort at Fisher, shares insights and reflections on how a unique global experience changed his outlook on
March 2, 2018
The Akron Beacon Journal
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.
February 13, 2018
Fisher College of Business
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.
February 13, 2018
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
A Buckeye Love story
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.
January 16, 2018
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Anthony Schlegel (BS '06, MBA '15) makes a Difference
The former Buckeye linebacker traded a coaching gig for entrepreneurship and never looked back.
January 16, 2018
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Lessons from a life richly lived
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.
January 12, 2018
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Trailblazing a unique path to success
Thanks to the vision and commitment of her family and the support of a well-regarded former Fisher faculty member, two-time Ohio State graduate Julie
December 8, 2017
Fisher College of Business
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.
December 7, 2017
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Live, laugh, learn
Striking a balance in life is important to Ida Abdalkhani (BSBA '03, MBA '05), a sharply focused entrepreneur and fun-loving laughter yoga teacher.
November 27, 2017
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Lawrence Funderburke’s life beyond basketball
Longtime followers of Ohio State men’s basketball will no doubt recognize the name Lawrence Funderburke, who played on the team from 1991 to 1994, and
November 17, 2017
Fisher College of Business
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.
October 9, 2017
Fisher College of Business
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.
September 29, 2017
Fisher College of Business
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.
September 28, 2017
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Alumnus journeys from fashion to fast-casual cuisine
Sunil Doshi, a recipient of the 2017 Fisher Alumni Professional Achievement Award, shares how his strong foundation in business education at Ohio Stat
September 21, 2017
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Heart to heart
For Betty Schoenbaum and Carol Bowman, there’s no better foundation for friendship than simply caring about another person.
September 21, 2017
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Alumni Award honors Tansky's commitment to education, service
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.
August 30, 2017
Fisher College of Business
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.
August 23, 2017
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Professor’s dedication inspires alum’s continued engagement
When Karl Frey (BSBA ’89) was pursuing his degree in accounting at Fisher, he received some sage advice.“Be willing to try different things and be ope
August 10, 2017
Fisher College of Business
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
August 3, 2017
Fisher College of Business
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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
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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August 2, 2017
Dayton Daily News
Dayton Daily News
Young entrepreneur to launch her own local ice cream shop
It’s a delicious way to utilize a fresh business-administration degree.
July 18, 2017
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Students make social impact in projects in Nepal, India
Tasked with solving unique challenges halfway around the world, nine Fisher undergraduate students had the opportunity to put their business skills to
July 13, 2017
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Dean Makhija engages with alumni and friends in Asia
As it embarks on a second century of creating leaders equipped to make impacts around the world, Fisher College of Business recently took advantage of