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November 24, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
In service of others: Fisher gathers to give back to the community
Over 1,000 members of the Fisher community gathered on Veterans Day for a day of service, making an impact on several greater Columbus nonprofits. From creating flowers, blankets and cards on campus to cleaning a medical specialty camp for children with serious illnesses, Fisher Impact Day reached more than 5,000 people in need.
November 10, 2025
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Ohio State launches $49 intro course on using ChatGPT for small business
Associate Professor of Marketing Jeff Dotson is at the forefront of an introductory AI course for small business owners. "The target audience I had in my mind was my mom," he says.
November 5, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Shoes, shirts and sugar: Olivia Tyka’s operations journey
From holiday markets to art exhibits and factory closings, Olivia Tyka has explored unique business opportunities through internships, leadership and travel. Discover how sorting shoes, creating t-shirts, curating art and analyzing business processes expanded her global mindset and thoughts about a future career in operations management.
October 31, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State and Honda Celebrate 25 Years of innovation, education and shared success
For 25 years, Honda and Ohio State have fueled innovation through a partnership that’s generated $130 million in research and philanthropy, supported thousands of students, including graduate students at Fisher, and advanced education, workforce development and sustainable mobility across Ohio and beyond.
October 30, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Ohio State alum honored as inaugural Columbus Logistics Hall of Famer
After a nearly 60-year career in sales marketing for the transportation industry, alumnus Dick Hitchcock (BS ’57) became the Columbus Logistics Hall of Fame’s inaugural inductee. Learn more about his extraordinary career of service and innovation ― and Fisher’s continued connection to the area’s vibrant logistics community.
October 20, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
LeadX series kicks off with curiosity and authenticity from alumna Becky Griffin
From navigating uncertainty to reflecting on work-life balance, authenticity and her biggest failures, Becky Griffin kicked off Fisher’s LeadX: Unplugged speaker series with candid perspectives appreciated by Business Buckeyes. Learn more about what lessons, shared by JPMorganChase’s top Columbus executive, resonated with a ballroom filled with Fisher students.
October 10, 2025
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
On AI, Ohio State goes for bold
A look at the bold, wide-ranging effort to ensure all Ohio State students are AI fluent by the time they graduate, including all the ways Fisher is building on a strong foundation of AI adoption.
September 22, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Meet Fisher's 2025 Homecoming Court representatives
Fisher students on Ohio State's 2025 Homecoming Court embody the spirit of Buckeye pride through their commitment to community, resilience and lifelong connection. Their stories reflect how Business Buckeyes are shaping the future with purpose and passion.
August 25, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Introducing Fisher's new 2025 faculty
Meet the newest faculty members who are bringing their research, business backgrounds and teaching experience to Fisher students for the 2025 academic year.
August 21, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Strengthening social enterprises through global consulting
Fisher students transcended language and borders this summer to support social enterprises and nonprofits around the globe. Learn how they applied their marketing and strategic expertise at organizations dedicated to causes including ocean cleanup and conservation, food distribution, after-school programs and employment training in extremely remote areas.
August 18, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
The skill of thrill: Behind the scenes at Epic Universe with Tyler DiFranco
A behind-the-scenes internship at Universal Resorts has only fueled Tyler DiFranco’s passion for theme parks. The operations management student spent his summer learning the ins and outs of how amusement parks operate and how they provide guests (and fans such as himself) an escape from reality.
August 6, 2025
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants: 2025 Best & Brightest Executive MBA, Christopher M. Judd, Ohio State
Serving as chief technology officer and co-owner of Manifest Solutions, creator of the Manifest Agility Bootcamp and co-valedictorian of his EMBA class earned Christopher M. Judd the honor of one of Poets&Quants best and brightest EMBAs to watch for 2025.
August 5, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
At center court with Cincinnati Open intern Kylene Chu
It’s game, set, match for Kylene Chu at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament! Chu, a finance and inventory control intern, shares what it’s like to go from childhood spectator to summer intern at the longtime event.
July 16, 2025
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Ohio State business school seeks stronger ties with Central Ohio companies
Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran's message to Ohio companies is simple: Don't call McKinsey or Accenture. Call us. He wants Fisher to be their first call for talent, innovation, expertise and strategic insight.
July 8, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
An opportunity to live and learn international business
Unicorns, camels and Canadian commerce ― see how Fisher’s Global Business Living-Learning Community shaped the first-year perspectives and experiences of 18 Business Buckeyes.
July 7, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Forbes 30 Under 30 Columbus highlights Fisher talent
Meet the next generation of trailblazers: eight Fisher-affiliated innovators, athletes and entrepreneurs named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Columbus. Their leadership is shaping the future of health care, marketing, manufacturing and more.
June 23, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Collaboration with JobsOhio yields valuable GAP experience for MBAs
Newly minted MBA alum Kyle Clark capped his Fisher journey with a hands-on consulting project in Germany, helping a company explore U.S. expansion. Discover how this immersive GAP experience and the college's connections with organizations such as JobsOhio are shaping global-ready leaders and strengthening Ohio’s business future.
June 18, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Q&AC: Get to know Interim Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran
After more than 15 years as a researcher helping organizations thrive, Aravind Chandrasekaran (AC) is bringing that focus to a new role — interim dean of Fisher College of Business. Get to know AC and learn more about his aspirations to collectively transform business education at Fisher.
May 21, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
DiFeo honored for driving staff excellence, care and compassion
From her leadership of culture-enhancing initiatives at Fisher to the many ways she supports its employees, Melanie DiFeo is dedicated to making the college a premier place to work and teach. Her efforts earned her the prestigious honor of being named one of Ohio State’s 2025 Distinguished Staff Award recipients.
May 8, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Faculty and staff recognized for inspiring excellence
Fisher’s 2025 Recognition Luncheon celebrated the college community’s excellence in teaching and service, highlighting the leadership, creativity and compassionate team players who make the college a destination for the very best in business education.
May 7, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Chandrasekaran appointed as interim dean of Fisher College of Business
Aravind Chandrasekaran has been named the college's interim dean for a two-year term. Chandrasekaran, who has served as senior associate dean, as well as the Fisher Distinguished Professor of Operations, will bring bold leadership that continues the college's positive growth, distinction and impact.
April 29, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
National champion Mike Doss shares how Buckeyes prepared him for business success
National champion Buckeye Mike Doss (MBOE '19) returned to Fisher and the Center for Operational Excellence (COE), delivering a keynote at the 2025 COE Summit, where he shared lessons from his time on the football field ― and his journey back to Ohio State.
April 28, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
New scholarships expanding veterans’ access to Full-Time MBA degree
As part of an ongoing collaboration, Fisher and the National Veterans Leadership Foundation have announced the availability of up to five full-tuition scholarships for highly qualified veterans and military-connected individuals interested in earning an MBA.
April 28, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Accounting for a change in plans: Bri Harris (BSBA ’25, MAcc ’25)
Becoming a Business Buckeye led recent graduate Bri Harris (BSBA '25 and MAcc '25) down a new career pathway. Discover how faculty, staff and programs like Fisher FIRST and Project THRIVE influenced her academic career and passion for accounting.
April 26, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State Marching Band selects 2025 drum majors
Accounting student Brian Speckman was named assistant drum major of The Ohio State University Marching Band for the 2025 season. Learn more about Brian and his role with TBDBITL.