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A collage of headshots featuring new faculty for 2024.
August 12, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Get to know Fisher's new 2024 faculty

Meet the researchers, practitioners and thought leaders joining Fisher as our newest faculty members for the 2024 academic year.
2024 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Jené Pulliam
August 8, 2024
Poets&Quants

2024 Best and Brightest Executive MBA: Jené Pulliam

Get to know Jené Pulliam, an Executive MBA student at Fisher who describes herself as an “authentic bridge-builder who connects with and serves others by sharing my time, knowledge, and talents.”
2024 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Brian Rapp
August 7, 2024
Poets&Quants

2024 Best and Brightest Executive MBA: Brian Rapp

Meet Brian Rapp, a member of Fisher's Executive MBA cohort and a self-described "authentic leader who blends IQ and EQ to forge impactful strategies and data-driven solutions.”
A graphic featuring Sarah Kate Ellis, chief executive of GLAAD.
August 1, 2024
The New York Times

A pattern of lavish spending at a leading LGBTQ nonprofit

Nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf weighs in on what the New York Times calls "lavish spending" by the chief executive of GLAAD.
An Ohio State men's hockey player skates with the puck past the Ohio State logo on the ice.
July 29, 2024
The Associated Press

Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits

The complicated, often murky, world of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) has touched not just every corner of college sports, but also had an unanticipated effect on the charitable organizations that popped up to help players secure these sponsorship deals. What's tricky, says nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf, is how a tax-exempt organization clearly demonstrates that NIL deals further its charitable mission.
An aerial photo of Fisher's campus showing all five buildings.
July 25, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Fisher earns AACSB reaccreditation

Fisher College of Business was one of 86 institutions around the world to earn reaccreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The college's Department of Accounting and MIS also completed the process. Reaccreditation ensures greater access to high-quality business education for learners around the world and businesses seeking top talent.
Kalib poses with his live sensor and  Blomso's "Operation Cornspeed" plans for its deployment.
July 17, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Dirt, data and determination: Kalib Riddle’s drive to help farmers plant smarter

An entrepreneur since grade school, Kalib Riddle has always been interested in sustainability and agriculture. Now, the second-year economics major and Techstars Columbus participant has launched a startup dedicated to creating agricultural technology that reduces fertilizer runoff and soil erosion while helping farmers save money.
Meet the most powerful philanthropists in America: Warren Buffett’s kids
July 15, 2024
Forbes

Meet the most powerful philanthropists in America: Warren Buffett’s kids

Why are few people aware of the philanthropic impact that Warren Buffett's children are having? Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says most people are looking at the total wealth of an organization, not its payout. And that's where the Buffett children exceed payout norms.
Interim Dean Trevor Brown folds his arms in a tan suit and scarlet and smiles.
July 15, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Take five with Interim Dean Trevor Brown

Get to know Trevor Brown, Fisher’s new interim dean. Brown, who also serves as dean of The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, is excited to continue the college’s positive momentum in how its educating and engaging with our students, alumni, partners and friends ― all while setting up Fisher’s permanent leader for immediate and sustained success.
Alex Axon dives into the pool at the start of a swim race.
July 10, 2024
The Ohio State University

Buckeyes swimmer Alex Axon eager to dive into Olympic Games

Finance student Alex Axon is headed to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as part of the Canadian national swim team. He shares how his journey began ― and how earning the title of "Olympian" is a distinction he'll proudly carry with him the rest of his life.
Best & worst places to rent in America
July 9, 2024
WalletHub

Best & worst places to rent in America

James Maniace, senior lecturer in finance, shares housing tips for those exploring the rental market in various cities across the U.S.
How a major real estate settlement could affect Ohio homebuying
June 28, 2024
Axios

How a major real estate settlement could affect Ohio homebuying

The National Association of Realtors recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questioned how real estate agents are paid — and who foots the bill. Itzhak Ben-David, the academic director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, expects brokerage earnings to decline as commissions eventually become more closely linked to an agent's effort.
Dean Anil Makhija poses with Brutus Buckeye outside of Mason Hall on Fisher Impact Day.
June 24, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Decade as dean: A Q&A with Dean Anil Makhija

Throughout his 10 years as dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, Anil Makhija has led the college through exciting changes and challenging times. As he prepares to return to the college’s Department of Finance faculty this month, Dean Makhija spent some time reflecting on the countless accomplishments made possible by the hard work and dedication of so many during his decade as dean.
Attendees at the 2024 Recognition pose for a room-wide photo.
June 18, 2024
Fisher College of Business

2024 Recognition Luncheon celebrates teaching and service

Fisher's 2024 Recognition Luncheon brought together faculty and staff to honor accomplishments in teaching, individual commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, service, values and milestone work anniversaries
A yellow Epoch Times newspaper box.
June 15, 2024
NPR

Money laundering charges raise questions about the direction of The Epoch Times

A publication that began as an anti-Chinese Communist Party newspaper founded by Chinese dissidents and later morphed into a global conservative multimedia company championing former President Donald Trump and conspiracy theories is in financial trouble. Nonprofit experts, including Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, said the publication, which has millions of readers, has tax records that are a "hot mess."
Terry Esper in a gray shirt with his arms folded across his chest.
June 11, 2024
Bloomberg

Talking Transports podcast: Getting schooled on transports by Dr. Esper

In this Talking Transports podcast, Professor of Logistics Terry Esper discusses the trends facing the freight markets inside and out of the classroom. Esper also talks about artificial intelligence and other technology driven productivity tools, decarbonization and his love for bourbon, football and Detroit.
A team of GAP students interacting with a Drei Bond representative as part of their project.
June 10, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Partnership with JobsOhio provides real impact and value for MBAs

A strong partnership between Fisher MBAs and JobsOhio continues to create benefits and global business opportunities with companies and organizations around the world.
Real estate investors eye promising 2024
June 6, 2024
Global Business Outlook

Real estate investors eye promising 2024

From steps to curb inflation to a better understanding of AI, Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, says there are reasons for all sectors across the real estate industry to be optimistic this year.
Detroit riverfront
June 5, 2024
The New York Times

Officer of Detroit nonprofit accused of stealing $40 million

Despite official documents that show the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy took steps to safeguard its finances — including oversight from its board of directors and annual audits — an official is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says more skepticism is needed to ensure nonprofits are protected against theft.
Preparation, planning can help with transition to college
June 2, 2024
Cleveland Jewish News

Preparation, planning can help with transition to college

Whatever it is, a job or club activities, it is important for new students to develop a network to identify those opportunities, according to Lorraine Pennyman, director of leadership and engagement and undergraduate programs at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business in Columbus.
Members of the Formula Buckeyes business team stand around the car in front of Fisher Hall.
May 31, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Formula Buckeyes: Under the hood

Finance student Christian Connolly has an important job on the Formula Buckeyes project team: securing resources to build the team's SAE car. Learn more about the cross-functional collaboration that earned Formula Buckeyes first place at the 2024 Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) competition, the best result ever by an Ohio State Formula SAE team since its formation 36 years ago.
How a major real estate settlement could affect Ohio homebuying
May 28, 2024
Axios

How a major real estate settlement could affect Ohio homebuying

The National Association of Realtors recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questioned how real estate agents are paid — and who foots the bill. Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate and academic director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, expects brokerage earnings to decline as commissions eventually become more closely linked to an agent's effort.
A photo of Telesilla Kotsi denoting her as one of Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 Professors.
May 18, 2024
Poets&Quants

2024 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Telesilla Kotsi

Meet Telesilla Kotsi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, and learn why she was chosen as among Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 Professors.
Rising Leaders fourth-graders connecting with Fisher students and staff
May 13, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Fourth graders become Business Buckeyes for a day

A unique collaboration between Fisher and Liberty Elementary School proved a pivotal point in the lives of 85 fourth graders. During a day of learning on Ohio State’s campus, the Rising Leaders experience gave students a chance to look within and showcase who they aspire to be, meet with professors and students and experience the excitement of a university campus.
Stock manager monitoring electronic displays of stocks.
May 13, 2024
Marketplace

Why the number of publicly traded companies in the U.S. is dipping

The number of publicly listed companies has been nearly halved since the 1990s. A big reason, according to René Stulz, the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at Fisher, has been a shift in what companies are producing.