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Carol Newcomb giving remarks prior to 2021 commencement
August 11, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Newcomb honored for her longstanding dedication to Ohio State

Carol L. Newcomb’s legacy of service to Fisher is represented by the national prowess of its executive education program, a program she helped revive and shape beginning in 1997. In recognition of her work, as well as her commitment to and support of Ohio State, Newcomb was honored with the university’s Distinguished Service Award.
How NFT philanthropy could deepen inequality
August 10, 2021
Huck Magazine

How NFT philanthropy could deepen inequality

Increasingly, the super wealthy are capitalizing on the NFT boom to support charitable causes. But this could present charities with a host of new problems, including increased risk surrounding donations made using crypto assets, says Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting.
Bicycles, manga and craft beer: How supply shortages are hurting Columbus small businesses
August 5, 2021
The Columbus Dispatch

Bicycles, manga and craft beer: How supply shortages are hurting Columbus small businesses

Commodities and goods are in short supply, particularly paper. How does that impact small businesses? Professor of Logistics Keely Croxton talks about the tightrope many suppliers must walk when deciding when and if to scale up their production capacity. 
National animal welfare nonprofit ASPCA faces spending criticism
August 2, 2021
CBS News

National animal welfare nonprofit ASPCA faces spending criticism

A CBS News investigation is raising questions about spending by the national animal welfare nonprofit ASPCA.
Lordstown Motors receives $400M investment
August 1, 2021
Spectrum News

Lordstown Motors receives $400M investment

W.C. Benton, the Edwin D. Dodd Professor of Management and a professor of operations and supply chain management, discusses the impact that a hedge fund's $400 million investment may have on the struggling electric vehicle manufacturer.
Data graph on a computer
July 19, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Fisher announces renamed department focusing on operations and business analytics

The newly named Department of Operations and Business Analytics will build on Fisher’s pedigree of leadership in operations education while also embracing the study of data as an emerging and valuable tool for the next generation of business professionals. The new name replaces its predecessor, the Department of Management Sciences.
Headshots of Hariz Faesol and Adam Othman
July 15, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Leadership lessons sticking with DLA alumni

Two graduates of the Dean's Leadership Academy share how the program has impacted their development as business professionals.
Stock image of man on a videoconference call
July 14, 2021
AchieveNEXT

Make the office a competitive advantage

As companies explore short- and long-term changes associated with returning to the office, Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Human Resources Larry Inks discusses how the workplace of the future will look like, what should it look like, and he draws an importan
Carmen Lopez-Ramirez stands in front of entrance to Ohio Stadium
July 13, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Finding a home and finding herself: Carmen Lopez-Ramirez

Carmen Lopez-Ramirez shares the inspiring story that ultimately led her to Fisher's Full-Time MBA program and how that is experience is fueling her leadership aspirations.
Deloitte Foundation backs scholarships for diverse students at The Ohio State University
July 7, 2021
Poets&Quants

Deloitte Foundation backs scholarships for diverse students at The Ohio State University

The Deloitte Foundation, in collaboration with The Ohio State University, has created a need-based scholarship fund to support diverse students pursuing professional services careers at the university’s Max M
Group of smiling Project THRIVE students show off their Buckeye branded attire
July 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Fisher teaming with Deloitte Foundation to support diverse students

A scholarship fund created by alumni affiliated with Deloitte, as well as the Deloitte Foundation is helping to advance diverse undergraduate and graduate accounting students and programming at Fisher.
Grocers' stockpiling may translate into higher costs for shoppers
July 7, 2021
Marketplace

Grocers' stockpiling may translate into higher costs for shoppers

High labor costs, stockpiling of dry goods and supply shortages could spell higher prices at the checkout lane. Ken Boyer, the Dean's Distinguished Professor of Operations Management at Fisher, explains why the answer for grocers isn't as simple as stocking up on high-demand items.
Ticket sales return to help zoos, aquariums pay bills
July 6, 2021
Marketplace

Ticket sales return to help zoos, aquariums pay bills

When zoos and aquariums closed their doors because of COVID-19, the nonprofits still had to cover the cost of feeding and caring for the animals. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, talks about the alternative ways these facilities generated revenue.
Impact of the western U.S. megadrought on food supply chains
July 6, 2021
Supply Chain Brain

Impact of the western U.S. megadrought on food supply chains

Phil Renaud, executive director of The Risk Institute, discusses how the persistent drought in the western U.S. is forcing food supply chains to rethink their sourcing strategies, as well as pursue longer-term initiatives for coping with the effects of climate change.
2021 MBAs To Watch: Ann Watercutter
July 2, 2021
Poets&Quants

2021 MBAs To Watch: Ann Watercutter

Meet Ann Watercutter, who was selected to Poets&Quants' 2021 MBA To Watch list.
2021 MBAs To Watch: Kofi Oppong Asumang
July 2, 2021
Poets&Quants

2021 MBAs To Watch: Kofi Oppong Asumang

Meet Kofi Oppong Asumang, who has been selected to Poets&Quants' 2021 MBA To Watch list.
The Rainmakers
July 1, 2021
DC Velocity

The Rainmakers

See why Associate Professor of Marketing Terry Esper was one of eight individuals named to DC Velocity's 2021 Rainmakers list, a collection of leaders who are advancing the logistics and supply chain management profession.
Hedge funds making a hot central Ohio housing market even tougher for home buyers
June 30, 2021
NBC4

Hedge funds making a hot central Ohio housing market even tougher for home buyers

With home appreciation values the highest they’ve ever been, hedge funds and other cash-liquid organizations are looking to expand their portfolio, particularly in non-traditional markets, like Columbus. The size, scale and capitalization of some of these purchasing companies helps mitigate potential downturns in the housing market, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate.
'Consumer-centric' logistics
June 28, 2021
Furniture Today

'Consumer-centric' logistics

Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, details how the past year’s pandemic, social upheaval and competition in the e-marketplace will impact companies’ factory-to-final-mile processes.  
WSJ Photo illustration of jealousy at work
June 27, 2021
The Wall Street Journal

Move past your jealous feelings at work

Almost everyone feels jealous of a co-worker at some point. Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources, shares how to work through those emotions and keep them from damaging your career.
Warren Buffett moves to distance himself from Bill Gates
June 25, 2021
The Nation

Warren Buffett moves to distance himself from Bill Gates

The Oracle of Omaha just resigned from the Gates Foundation. But he’s still on the hook for billions in future donations to the troubled charity. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting and an expert in nonprofits, shares his thoughts on the stability of the Gates Foundation.
Hand touching a laptop computer screen
June 24, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Pets, exports and professional growth

Hear from the Fisher students behind a winning idea designed to help a pet food company expand its export efforts into Europe.
People overestimate Black Americans’ chances of economic success
June 23, 2021
The Ohio State University

People overestimate Black Americans’ chances of economic success

A study by Jesse Walker, assistant professor of marketing, examines Americans' beliefs about poverty and economic disadvantage.
US bill to accelerate donor-advised funds could have global impact
June 21, 2021
Devex

US bill to accelerate donor-advised funds could have global impact

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate earlier this month that would establish deadlines for donor-advised funds to distribute money to charities has divided the philanthropy sector. An issue with the rapid expansion of DAFs is that fund sponsors that see the most growth are built around serving donors, said Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting. They make donating assets and maximizing tax deductions easy, but also by their very nature delay delivery of funds to operating charities.
Weaving artistry & enterprise
June 17, 2021
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Weaving artistry & enterprise

Women of the Wayuu culture in La Guajira, Colombia, have an advocate with a head for business, a heart for service and a love of fashion. The benefits sparked by Amber Hammond (BSBA '15) are rippling out within their community.