Winter College
A celebration of curiosity, connection and continued growth
Winter College connects Fisher’s world-class faculty, researchers, innovative program leaders and talented students with alumni, friends and partners — no matter where they are. Through dynamic presentations and thought-provoking conversations, participants explore new ideas, expand their perspectives and reignite their passion for learning.
Winter College provides a snapshot of what sets Fisher apart and is a reminder that learning doesn’t end at graduation; it’s a lifelong journey.
Join us for Winter College 2026!
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
The Club at The Strand
5840 Strand Blvd., Naples, FL 34110
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2026 Program
10-10:45 a.m.
The Future of Ohio State and Fisher: Insights from Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda
Learn how bold ideas and strategic priorities will shape academic excellence, innovation and impact—and how artificial intelligence will play a pivotal role in driving transformation across research, teaching and student success.
Ravi V. Bellamkonda
Executive Vice President and Provost
The Ohio State University
11:15-11:45 a.m.
Fisher’s Bold Vision for Growth and Impact
Drawing on his classroom teaching experience, his passion for operations and a deep commitment to Fisher students, faculty, alumni and partners, Interim Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran (AC) has a bold vision for the future of business education at Ohio State. Learn about his key priorities ― including reimagining a highly experiential and engaging undergraduate curriculum, building robust corporate connections across Ohio and renewing support for innovative, actionable and impactful faculty research.
Aravind Chandrasekaran
Interim Dean
John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Neuroscience of Leadership in Volatility and Uncertainty
Based on joint research with U.S. Army Special Operations, this talk explains: Why every leader is individual, how to identify and eliminate the four main leadership failures, and what new experiential leadership training Fisher is developing for undergraduates.
Angus Fletcher
Professor of Story Science
Co-Director, Fisher Leadership Initiative
1:30-2:15 p.m.
The Fisher Student Experience and Engagement
Discover how experiential learning brings the Fisher student journey to life. Through stories, examples and emerging best practices, this session showcases how real-world learning opportunities spark curiosity, confidence and meaningful engagement. We will discuss how new models, partnerships and high-impact practices connect students with authentic learning environments.
Ty Shepfer (BSBA ’07, MLHR ’09)
Senior Lecturer, Department of Management and Human Resources
Director, Honors Cohort Program
Academic Director, Office of Experiential Learning
Hala Ahmed
Fourth-Year Student, Finance
Erin Brandwein
Fourth-Year Student, Finance
Jacob Brodson
Fourth-Year Student, Marketing
Joseph Piehowicz
Fourth-Year Student, Finance and Economics
2:15-3 p.m.
Rethinking Fisher’s Undergraduate Curriculum
Over the past nine months, Fisher has begun a bold redesign of its undergraduate curriculum. We gathered extensive input from students, faculty, alumni and employers and then used those insights to define the qualities we want every Fisher graduate to embody. Guided by this vision, our task force reimagined the curriculum to align with these goals — placing new emphasis on critical thinking, effective communication, resilience and meaningful experiential learning. The result is a modernized, student-centered curriculum designed to cultivate the skills essential for career success. We look forward to sharing this work with you at Winter College and hearing your perspectives.
Keely L. Croxton
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Global Engagement
Professor of Logistics, Department of Marketing and Logistics