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Shuto Urabe’s early upbringing in Japan gave way to his fascination for global affairs and international business. Through Fisher’s Office of Global Business and the Ohio Export Internship Program, his interests and a class project ultimately landed him a globally focused internship and job.

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.

Meet Leslie Kim, a graduate of Fisher's Executive MBA program and a member of Poets&Quants' 2026 Class of Best & Brightest Executive MBAs.

As a summer analyst with Rockbridge Financial, Amani Kimball-McKavish is getting hands-on experience evaluating real estate opportunities. By reviewing financial data and helping forecast potential returns, she is learning what goes into making major hospitality investment decisions.

A childhood tour of two World War II bombers changed Lexy Payne's future by sparking a passion for aviation that shaped her college career. As a tax intern at NetJets this summer, the aviation management and accounting student shares how she combined her love of flying with business, the perks of flying private and what it takes to become a certified aircraft dispatcher.

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.

From curbing food waste on game days to conserving water consumption, Buckeyes participating in the Technology Push Program sponsored by Coca-Cola developed and employed automated systems to make Ohio State more “green.” See what high-tech solutions the students proposed to curb energy use and improve recycling and waste management.

Charities face broad public-disclosure requirements "at least in part because they are publicly supported through tax benefits," said Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, who specializes in nonprofit accounting.

In partnership with JobsOhio, MBA students traveled to Germany and France to help companies explore U.S. growth opportunities, gaining invaluable consulting experience and firsthand lessons in strategy, teamwork and cross-cultural business through Fisher's Global Applied Projects program.

Columbus-area unemployment in May was at its lowest point in decades and the second lowest among major U.S. metros. The low unemployment data, however, isn't necessarily a good thing, says Professor Ben Campbell.

Groundbreaking research by Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness, sheds light on current sentiments toward opportunities and work shared by Gen Z.

Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda, speaking at a fireside chat with Columbus Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Derrick R. Clay, highlighted Fisher's executive education offerings as one way the university is working with partners regionally to drive economic growth and workforce development.

Over three years, the homeless housing nonprofit A Step to Freedom paid more than $1.7 million to two companies owned by its chief executive, according to the Los Angeles Times. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, said the contracts pose serious conflict-of-interest risks amid growing scrutiny of how homelessness dollars are monitored and spent across L.A. County.

Alumni Kyle Clark (MBA ’25) and Yui Yu (MBA ’25) discovered that academic theory can turn into reality. Learn how their strategic business plan, developed as part of the Global Applied Projects program, led to the global expansion and growth of MKV, a German industrial plastics recycling company.

Alexandra Radoumis-Weiler shared her experience on the Fisher Global Consulting: Corporate program, an experience that took her to Ireland.

Workforce disruption is changing how organizations compete. Executive Education offerings at Fisher are helping businesses keep pace through new and expanded programs that develop leaders, strengthen talent and drive results. Discover why more than 90 organizations have recently turned to Fisher to prepare for what's next.

Marketing major Eva Myatt shares her experience abroad as part of Fisher's Freshman Global Lab trip to Japan.

From unorthodox schedules going against the traditional 9 to 5 to new methods in how work gets done, Lori Kendall, academic director of Fisher's Full-Time MBA program and a management and human resources expert, shares her perspectives on how people are working in 2026.

Clinical Associate Professor of Finance Jay Wellman provides some basic information about budgeting, its purpose and tips for long-term success.

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, explains the battle between the National Rifle Association's foundation and the NRA membership organization, which recently escalated when the foundation's leadership dropped the NRA moniker from the group's name.

Kimberly Lee Minor, interim executive director of Fisher's Office of Career Management (OCM) talks about her unique background and the work OCM is doing to help students find post-graduate career success.

Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo says the pace of change within the development of artificial intelligence is prompting universities to move quicker to adapt and adopt fluency initiatives.

Marketing major Marisa Prock reflects on her experience as part of Fisher's Global Consulting: Start-Up program, which took her to Spain for an immersive global experience.

From small businesses to Fortune-recognized companies, Full-Time MBA students spent the spring semester solving real business challenges through the Business Lab Challenge. The hands-on learning experience sharpened consulting, leadership and problem-solving skills while delivering meaningful results for client partners.

From Ohio to Beijing, Fisher alumnus Lucas Tai has completed his global affairs master’s at Tsinghua University as Ohio State’s first Schwarzman Scholar — gaining new perspective, embracing his roots and deepening his understanding of U.S.–China relations.