Alumni & Friends News
December 22, 2021
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Live from Columbus, it’s Frank Munshower!
Joanne “Frank” Munshower has always been passionate about “Saturday Night Live.” This year, the Fisher graduate put that passion into practice as an intern on the popular sketch comedy show.
December 15, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
The power of place: Rachel Friedman (EMBA ’02)
How can a workplace be more than just an office? Through the creative vision of alumna Rachel Friedman (EMBA ’02), who believes that a company’s brand, culture and workforce are all integral to creating a workplace that’s modern, appealing and authentic.
December 3, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Driven to thrive: Ti’ara Spivey
Meet Ti’ara Spivey, whose hard work and commitment, coupled with the generosity of others, paved her path to Fisher and shaped her accounting experience.
December 2, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Accounting adventures: Steve Merriett (BSBA '91)
Growing up in Columbus, Steve Merriett had global ambition — he wanted to explore the world, meet new people and learn about new cultures. Steve parla
November 19, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Alumni of Color Network Weekend connects Fisher community
See how an inaugural diversity-focused event, centered around what Fisher does best, was successful in building community and providing opportunities for networking, leadership development, mentorship and advocacy.
November 16, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
By the numbers: Jack Park (BSBA '62)
Jack Park can not only solve complex accounting problems, but he can also tell you how many yards Ohio State racked up during its 1968 national champi
November 10, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
De oppresso liber: Adam Carr (BA '06 MBA '19)
Former Green Beret Adam Carr (BA ’06, MBA ’19) took his elite military career to the executive suite so he could help build a safe space for veterans and first responders to transform their lives, and now he hopes to do the same for businesses, schools and private industry.
November 9, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
The P&G pipeline
Meet Ruthie Apple (BSBA ’07), the alumna and recruiter behind a new program that is helping students sharpen their interview skills in real and meaningful ways.
November 4, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Shifting ground: A look at the future of internships
In-person one year, virtual the next: alumni share what worked at their internships, what didn’t, and how companies can shape the future of internships to deliver value, safety and flexibility.
November 2, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Career connections: Alumni network giving back and guiding career seekers
Who better to connect with Fisher students and share career advice than the alumni who remember their pursuit of their first post-graduate job? Thanks to Fisher’s Office of Career Management, these valuable conversations are happening.
October 27, 2021
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
How former Ohio State safety Zach Domicone found success by not going to the NFL
If you've purchased Apple's AirPods3, you have former Buckeye and marketing student Zach Domicone (BSBA '12) partly to thank.
October 21, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business announces 2021 Alumni Award recipients
Meet the Fisher graduates whose principled leadership and positive impact in business and beyond have distinguished them as the 2021 Alumni Award recipients.
October 12, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Pandemic perspective: Unprecedented career challenges, unrivaled action
Meet the students and young alumni navigating one of the tightest job markets in history — and the OCM services that helped them thrive.
October 8, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
You reap what you sow: Lori Guzmán-Castillo (MBA '09)
First impressions matter. Lori Castillo wasn’t anywhere near Ohio when Fisher showcased its commitment to student diversity, equity and inclusion. That lasting impression heavily influenced the Texas native’s decision to become a Business Buckeye.
September 30, 2021
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Cincinnati Bengals tap Columbus' Pursuit to make jackets for Ring of Honor inductees
Pursuit is adding an NFL team to its list of sports partnerships. The Columbus-based suit retailer, which was created by Fisher alumnus Nate DeMars (MBA '11), was tapped to create custom jackets for the inaugural class of the Cincinnati Bengals' Ring of Honor.
September 20, 2021
The New York Times
The New York Times
Reuben Klamer, creator of the Game of Life, dies at 99
Reuben Klamer (BSBA '44) developed an estimated 200 toys and other items, including a phaser rifle for “Star Trek.” But his best-known product was a game for “literally everyone on earth.”
September 17, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
There's a Better Way Podcast: Aisha Allen (BSBA '99, EMBA '14)
Aisha Allen (BSBA '99, EMBA '14), vice president of culture, engagement and inclusion and chief diversity officer at OhioHealth, discusses her experience leading change management efforts within the diversity, equity and inclusion space.
September 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Sherehan Ross: Lost and then found
Sherehan Ross (BA ’05, MBA ’14) was so lost on her first day on campus as an undergraduate student that she didn’t make it to any of her classes.“Not
August 25, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Generating generational impact: Mark Duhon
Alumnus Mark Duhon (BSBA ’88) is putting his business degree to work leading a Chicago nonprofit organization that is successfully bridging the economic and educational gap for first-generation college students.
August 5, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Going global and going places: Rachel Hartley (BSBA ’19)
As an undergraduate student, Rachel Hartley (BSBA ’19) made sure global experiences were integral to her education at Fisher. Now, lessons learned from those experiences are continuing to pay off for her in the global software industry.
July 15, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Leadership lessons sticking with DLA alumni
Two graduates of the Dean's Leadership Academy share how the program has impacted their development as business professionals.
July 15, 2021
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Alumni Spotlight: Bill Curry
During his professional career that has now spanned more than 12 years, Bill Curry (BSBA '08) has had the opportunity to work with countless individuals and families navigating them through financial opportunities that have set them up for security well into the future.
July 13, 2021
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
OhioHealth names new chief diversity and inclusion officer
Meet Aisha Allen (BSBA '99, EMBA '14), OhioHealth’s new vice president of culture, engagement and inclusion/chief diversity and inclusion officer, and learn about the more than 20 years of experience she brings to the new role.
July 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Fisher teaming with Deloitte Foundation to support diverse students
A scholarship fund created by alumni affiliated with Deloitte, as well as the Deloitte Foundation is helping to advance diverse undergraduate and graduate accounting students and programming at Fisher.
June 18, 2021
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
Tribevest group investing platform brings on Harlem Globetrotter
An idea hatched among friends sparked Travis Smith (BSBA '99) to consider a new way to build wealth while helping anyone build a portfolio. The idea? Tribevest, a Columbus-based group-investment platform that launched in 2018 to help groups of investors create their own limited liability company (LLC), open a bank account, interact, vote and invest all within 48 hours.