Alumni & Friends News

What started as a minor to add to Maylene Renninger’s business repertoire turned into an unexpected career path and a community of supporters.

New research from Mona Makhija, professor of management and human resources, and Kiran S. Awate (PhD '18), assistant professor at Virginia Tech, details the "double-edged sword" that patent lawsuits can present: defending a patent can often reveal valuable proprietary information. 

Meet alumnus Alan Patricof (BSBA ’55), a venture capital pioneer whose energy and excitement continues to drive his pursuit to help other older individuals find their “meaningful longevity.”

What’s at the intersection public and private policy? For Josh Badzik, it’s opportunity. Learn how the 2022 Fisher graduate found his calling — and how the generosity of others was so instrumental in his development as a leader.

Chris Igodan’s journey to finance, accounting and Ohio State was a global one. Check out the story behind this year’s Pace Setters Executive Award winner.

Kristen Hines (MBA '04), who most recently headed up DEI efforts at Accenture, will be tasked with spearheading policies that promote inclusivity and boosting representation in game design in the new role.

Meet the newest class of Pace Setters Award recipients and see how Fisher students, faculty and alumni differentiated themselves as leaders and difference-makers in and out of the classroom.

Check out the sights and experiences from Fisher’s first-ever Women’s Leadership Symposium, a daylong exploration of research, professional development and networking for women leaders and their allies.

Meet Velda Otey (BSBA ’75), whose determination to succeed despite being the “only one” in so many situations shaped her professional journey to becoming the first female chief information officer and vice president in American Electric Power’s century-long history.

See how a partnership between Ohio State, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the Hagedorn Legacy Foundation is helping young leaders like Angel Stacklin discover their own growth mindsets as well as their paths to higher education and career options.

Nate DeMars (MBA '11), founder and CEO of local clothing store Pursuit, is at it again as the official outfitter of the U.S. men's Olympic curling team.

See how Mark Duhon’s (BSBA ’88) commitment to empowering low-income families in Chicago through education helped pave the way to his selection as one of 27 champions of diversity and inclusion.

Central Ohio CEO and entrepreneur, Dwight Smith understands the value of his business education. But to this day, it’s the lasting impact of the relationships he made as a student, business owner and volunteer that inspire him.

Fisher College of Business remains indebted to Jim Oates (BSBA ’66) for his service as a longtime member of the college’s Dean’s Advisory Council and his incredible generosity in support of the student-focused Fisher College of Business Emergency Relief Fund and a faculty chair created to honor former dean, vice president, provost and interim president Joe Alutto.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you've purchased Apple's AirPods3, you have former Buckeye and marketing student Zach Domicone (BSBA '12) partly to thank.