Stories from graduate students at Fisher College of Business
Class of 2026 in their graduation robes More Than a Degree: Reflections from Our Pre-Commencement Ceremony

Joy Das

Graduation AchievementsThis past weekend, we celebrated the pre-commencement ceremony for the MBA program alongside fellow graduates from the Working Professional MBA, the MAcc program, and the Masters in Supply Chain. It was a morning that began at 8:30 AM and left me with far more than I expected.36702 min read /blogs/gradlife/2026/05/12/more-a-degree-reflections-our-pre-commencement-ceremony
Mason Hall From Surviving to Thriving in Grad School

Rashi Sharma

MHRM#FisherCollegeOfBusiness, #GraduateStudentJourneyReflecting on my two semesters at the Fisher College of Business, I have been thinking about the skills I have developed that helped me move from just getting through grad school to truly thriving.36691 min read /blogs/gradlife/2026/05/01/surviving-thriving-grad-school
Graduate Assitants Farewell and Final Thoughts

Quinn Groves

MAcc#FisherMAcc, #GraduateStudentJourney, Ohio State UniversityWow, welcome to my last blog as a MAcc student at The Ohio State University. Thank you for reading and following along with my journey. If you are still deciding or preparing to take part in the MAcc program, here are three things I wish I knew before I began as a graduate student. 36681 min read /blogs/gradlife/2026/05/01/farewell-and-final-thoughts
Fisher Courtyard MAcc Program Reflection

Ashlynn Thevenot

MAcc#MAccProgram, #OneYearMAcc, #GraduateAccountingProgramAs my final year at The Ohio State University comes to an end, I reflect on my time in the MAcc program. Throughout this year, not only have I improved my technical skills and accounting knowledge, but I have also made connections, set boundaries for work life balance, and explored Columbus.36671 min read /blogs/gradlife/2026/05/01/macc-program-reflection
capstone picture Stepping Into Value: A Capstone Analysis of Designer Brands Inc.

Reed Andrews

SMF36662 min read /blogs/gradlife/2026/04/28/stepping-value-a-capstone-analysis-designer-brands-inc.
People fully clothed in special clothes in a pharmaceutical company Three Site Visits, Three Industries, One Powerful MBA Experience

Joy Das

Full Time MBA#CareerGrowthOne of the newest initiatives from the graduate programs at Fisher College of Business is Advantage Columbus and the name fits. Designed to elevate the student experience through exclusive company visits across Columbus, the program offers something rare: direct access to industry leaders, operating environments, and real-world business challenges beyond the classroom.36652 min read /blogs/gradlife/2026/04/20/three-site-visits-three-industries-one-powerful-mba-experience
COE summit Highlight A Front-Row Seat to COE Summit 2026: Learning, Leading, and Connecting

Joy Das

Full Time MBA#FisherCareerFair #MBALife #NetworkingThis spring, I had the opportunity to participate in the COE Summit 2026, and it was a remarkable experience. What made it truly unique was that I got to see the event from two perspectives: as both a volunteer and an attendee.36642 min read /blogs/gradlife/2026/04/09/a-front-row-seat-coe-summit-2026-learning-leading-and-connecting
Front of Fisher Course Insights from the Final MAcc Quarter

Ashlynn Thevenot

MAcc#MAccProgram, #AccountingCareerPreparationAs the finish line for the MAcc program officially comes into view, I have entered my fourth and final quarter of courses. When I was scheduling these classes, I did so with two specific goals in mind, preparing for the CPA exam and laying the groundwork for my professional career this fall.36631 min read /blogs/gradlife/2026/04/02/course-insights-final-macc-quarter
Students Presenting at the MHRM Case Competition in a classroom at Fisher College of Business Key Lessons from a Graduate Case Competition Experience

Rashi Sharma

MHRMExperiential learning  When I signed up for the MHRM case competition, I saw it as an opportunity to step outside the classroom and test what I had been learning in a real-world context. What I did not fully anticipate was how immersive the experience would feel like. Working in teams, we were challenged to understand the problem, develop a strategy, and present a solution within a limited timeframe. Here are three key lessons I took away from the experience: 1. Time management and presentation matter just as much as ideas36621 min read /blogs/gradlife/2026/04/01/key-lessons-a-graduate-case-competition-experience