Alumni & Friends News

Meet Noah Jellison (BSBA ’07) and learn how his experience will help the Risk Institute advance enterprise risk management practice and research.

Fisher students had an exclusive opportunity to connect with Ratmir Timashev (MA ’95) and to learn more about the professional possibilities that the software industry can provide. Timashev’s fireside chat at Fisher coincided with the announcement of his $110 million gift to Ohio State to create the Center for Software Innovation.

A historic, $110 million gift from the Timashev Family Foundation to The Ohio State University will establish the Center for Software Innovation, which will bring together the College of Engineering, Fisher College of Business and other partners in creative new ways, including through the creation of endowed professorships, cutting-edge academic offerings and hands-on industry experience for students. 

Learn more about Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Turner (MAcc '95, PhD '96) and why she was recently recognized for her work advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Fisher.

The Medical Advertising Hall of Fame opens its doors to the late Sander Flaum (BA '58) and Maureen Regan, two of the agency world’s most accomplished — and admired — leaders.

Tyree Pollard (MBA ’16) shares the impact that the BRIGHT program has had on his professional journey and his goal of helping Columbus City Schools, its students, teachers and administrators reach their full potential.

Meet Gavraj Sohal, a fourth-year finance major who credits the belief of his family and generosity of donors for shaping his academic career.

Learn about the people, mentoring and connections that Fisher alumni and students are leaning on and learning from on campus and in the professional world.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine didn't look far to find the his new head of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Anne Vogel (BSBA '10) is set to take the helm of the organization after serving as DeWine's policy director.

Through her own life experiences, skills learned at Fisher and need for strength, Lauren Tamir (BSBA '14) built her brand.

While not a Business Buckeye by education — he graduated in 1958 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology — Sander Flaum found great success as a pharmaceutical marketing expert, entrepreneur, consultant to Fortune 500 companies, and motivational speaker and author. He shared those experiences and perspectives at Fisher as valued member of the college's Dean's Advisory Council, as a commencement speaker and as a philanthropic supporter.

Fisher has broken ground on the newest addition to its campus. See what the new space entails, how it will take events at Fisher to the next level and learn more about the family that’s helping make it happen.

Michael Doss (MBOE '19) was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2022 class, becoming the 27th Ohio State player to earn College Football Hall of Fame recognition.

Adam Carr (BA ’06, MBA ’19) is among a class of 20 veterans to be inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

For those who count on certainty, the pandemic was particularly unsettling. However, somewhat to her own surprise, accountant Alison Staloch (MAcc '05) found new challenges and opportunity.

Leadership. Teamwork. Character. These principles have been guiding doctrines for Andy Goehring (MBA '17), a veteran, successful business manager and an entrepreneur. Find out more about how he uses these skills to influence his decisions every day.

Meet the 2022 Fisher Alumni Award recipients and check out the sights from the annual celebration of alumni excellence.

Check out the sights of Fisher’s second annual Alumni of Color Network Weekend, a two-day gathering that celebrated the community of Black, Hispanic, Latinx and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American alumni from Fisher.

Mae Smitherman-Smith (BSBA ’90, MBA ’95) has been recognized by the Women of Color STEM Awards as one of the Top Women in Finance.

Meet Jasmine Mathis, a fourth-year business student whose dreams of an education at Fisher and a life dedicated to making a difference beyond campus were made possible by the generosity of others.

Charles Goodwin (MBOE '12) has been named the organization's chief business development officer, a role in which he will oversee air service development, concessions, real estate, parking and ground transportation.

As CEO of Columbus’ premier performing arts group, Chad Whittington (BSBA ’99) balances a plethora of priorities to ensure the shows can go on.

Scott Sekella (BSBA '99) has been named senior vice president, chief financial officer at JOANN, following an eight-year term at Under Armour.

American Electric Power's Board of Directors has appointed Julie A. Sloat (BSBA '93, MBA '99) president effective immediately and CEO effective January 1.

Meet Jeff Greenley (MBA ’16), a former assistant attorney general and National Guard judge advocate in Ohio. Jeff shares his experience as a member of the first BRIGHT New Leaders for Ohio Schools cohort and his transformation from a leader in law to becoming superintendent of Belpre (Ohio) City Schools.