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Vince Castillo pointing out things about AI on a monitor to a student
November 12, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

From early adopter to Fisher’s premier AI thought leader

As Fisher’s new Academic Director for AI, Vince Castillo is helping to shape one very important aspect of the future of business education. A self-described “AI geek,” he’s turning curiosity about the technology into practical strategy, and equipping students with the skills, critical thinking and responsible human connection they need to become AI fluent.
Ohio State report tracks why some midsize companies outpace others
November 5, 2026
The Ohio State University

Ohio State report tracks why some midsize companies outpace others

A new report from Fisher’s National Center for the Middle Market reveals why consistent investment in operations, innovation, technology and talent helps midsize companies accelerate growth and outperform competitors.
Toy tank on a financial market chart surrounded by international currency.
November 4, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Research on geopolitical threats and market behavior earns prestigious award

Award-winning research from a trio of Fisher faculty members that spans nearly a century of global conflict reveals why what investors fear may matter more than what actually happens.
This morning habit could be the key to better sleep and improved focus
November 3, 2026
Men's Journal

This morning habit could be the key to better sleep and improved focus

New research from Fisher's Kate Keeler suggests a better night’s sleep could start with something many people avoid before bed: blue light. In a two-week experiment, 30 minutes of exposure shortly after waking improved employees’ reported sleep that night, with benefits extending into the following workday.
Ohio State hosts researchers, business leaders to share AI strategies
November 2, 2026
The Ohio State University

Ohio State hosts researchers, business leaders to share AI strategies

Fisher’s AI in Business Conference brought together researchers, students and industry leaders across disciplines to demonstrate why collaboration and diverse perspectives are essential to successful AI adoption and innovation.
Stack of colorful rolled clothes with a yellow recycle symbol overlaid on top
November 2, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

The simple message that can keep clothes out of landfills

The disposal of inexpensive fashion is adding to the growth of landfills, and retailers are facing pressure to provide take-back programs to reduce waste. But the programs aren’t really working. Assistant Professor of Operations Erin McKie’s research reveals why less information, more convenience and rewards can increase clothing recycling.
Person reaching from bed toward a smartphone on a bedside stand.
October 28, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Blue light in the morning: A surprising workplace superpower

New research is turning the blue light debate on its head. A groundbreaking study reveals that just 30 minutes of morning blue light exposure significantly optimizes employee sleep cycles. The subsequent payoff? Dramatically higher workplace engagement, sharper mental energy, and a cost-effective boost to company-wide productivity.
Conference attendees face two large screens displaying a remote speaker.
October 20, 2026
The Associated Press

Ahead of massive IPOs, AI companies are sketching plans to share their wealth

Companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence have begun sketching plans to share their wealth with the public — a commitment they say is imperative to address disruptions the technology could bring to the workforce and people’s livelihoods. Nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf explains how some of these companies are structuring their charitable frameworks to prioritize control of their giving.
A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug – and suddenly it feels like time for a new one
October 20, 2026
The Conversation

A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug – and suddenly it feels like time for a new one

Rebecca Walker Reczek, the Berry Chair of New Technologies in Marketing at Fisher, explains what drives the need for some of us to replace ― sometimes unnecessarily ― worn products with "perfect" products.
Why Oracle's debt load could be your problem
October 19, 2026
NPR

Why Oracle's debt load could be your problem

Matt Sheridan, senior lecturer in finance, talks about Oracle's debt load as it ramps up its AI capabilities ― and what it means for investors.
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel, wearing a light shirt, walks outdoors beside a black metal fence and evergreen trees.
October 16, 2026
Inc.

Warren Buffett’s successor is spending billions on housing. It’s not just a bet on home prices

Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, offers insights into why Berkshire Hathaway is buying homebuilding companies.
Obama's billion-dollar baby: Chicago center's price tag hits monumental milestone, tripling original estimate
October 15, 2026
Fox News

Obama's billion-dollar baby: Chicago center's price tag hits monumental milestone, tripling original estimate

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says despite soaring costs, the foundation behind the presidential center is on solid short-term footing. Long-term costs and maintenance, however, could make fundraising more difficult.
Six faculty members from Ohio State pose for a group photo at the 2026 CSCMP awards event, standing together in business attire in front of a conference stage.
October 15, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher researchers earn top honors for supply chain and logistics research

Fisher researchers earned two top honors at the CSCMP annual conference, recognizing innovative research into smarter last-mile delivery planning and the role of machine learning in airline performance.
Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon takes notes on the sideline. It raises a larger leadership question
October 9, 2026
The New York Times

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon takes notes on the sideline. It raises a larger leadership question

Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources at Fisher, explains how "evaluation apprehension" factors into the perception of Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon's leadership style.
Ohio’s campaign ad fatigue is real, but does it matter?
October 7, 2026
NBC4

Ohio’s campaign ad fatigue is real, but does it matter?

Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing at Fisher, provides some insights into why a deluge of campaign-specific advertising may backfire with viewers.
Magnifying glass hovering over the Securities and Exchange Commission logo
October 7, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

AI at scale: How a Fisher professor brought an avalanche of SEC feedback into focus

How do you make sense of 230,000 public responses to a new government proposal? An AI-powered tracker created by Tzachi Zach, chair of the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, gauges consumer feedback on the SEC’s plan to change financial reporting guidelines.
US regulators want to make corporate earnings reports less frequent, but investors have doubts
October 2, 2026
The Conversation

US regulators want to make corporate earnings reports less frequent, but investors have doubts

A new financial reporting proposal has generated enormous opposition, from ordinary savers to industry groups. Fisher's Tzachi Zach details the feedback, which he's collected and analyzed.
What will airport privatization mean for travellers in Canada?
September 16, 2026
The Globe and Mail

What will airport privatization mean for travellers in Canada?

Privatized airports abroad have seen fewer cancellations, more international routes and better overall aesthetics, according to research by Michael Weisbach, the Ralph Kurtz Chair in Finance at Fisher. But critics question whether those results can be replicated in Canada.
Promotional graphic showing a Jesse Walker playing bass guitar on stage alongside a classroom scene with him teaching students.
September 14, 2026
Fisher College of Business

Meet the former rock band member teaching entertainment marketing at Ohio State

From touring the world as bassist for the chart-topping band Flobots to teaching entertainment marketing at Fisher, Jesse Walker brings firsthand industry experience into a course where students explore the business, marketing, and career opportunities shaping the sports, music and media industries.
Common challenges for mid-sized companies in the U.S. and Brazil
September 8, 2026
Valor Econômico

Common challenges for mid-sized companies in the U.S. and Brazil

Director of the National Center for the Middle Market Doug Farren shared the similarities, and challenges, that middle market companies located in the U.S. and Brazil share.
Business professionals gathered around a laptop in a modern office meeting area, reviewing information together.
August 26, 2026
Global Banking & Finance Review

How passive investing is changing price discovery

Research on ETFs conducted by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, and his colleagues provides context for how those investment channels are changing price discovery and liquidity.
Collage of 14 professional headshots arranged in a grid, featuring new faculty members against a mix of studio, office, and outdoor backgrounds.
August 17, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher's new faculty expand expertise across business and industry

Fisher welcomes its new class of faculty whose expertise spans all facets of business. Their research, industry experience and innovative teaching will expand learning opportunities, inspire new ideas and prepare Business Buckeyes to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Open book resting on someone’s lap while reading by the ocean under a bright blue sky.
August 7, 2026
Cleveland.com

Why summer always feels too short in our best life

August may feel like a long goodbye to a too-short summer, and there's a scientific reason for that, according to research by Fisher's Selin Malkoc.
Wooden balance beam tipped under a stack of four stones on one side and a single stone on the other, illustrating imbalance or competing weight.
July 30, 2026
MarketWatch

Nearly half of small-cap and midcap stocks are losing money

Why are nearly half of small-cap and midcap companies still losing money? One reason, according to research from Rene Stulz, the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at Fisher, is that the largest firms earn the lion’s share of corporate profits.
Person in a business suit at a train platform checking a wristwatch while holding a briefcase and travel mug.
July 30, 2026
ScholarPeer

Why unexpected free time tricks you into running late

New research by Fisher Distinguished Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc find that an unexpectedly free hour feels longer than an hour you planned to have. Across seven research experiments, that swollen sense of time nudged people into slower choices, longer tasks and occasionally, a missed deadline.