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Jasmine Mathis portrait on Fisher campus
September 20, 2022
Fisher College of Business

First impressions and lasting impact

Meet Jasmine Mathis, a fourth-year business student whose dreams of an education at Fisher and a life dedicated to making a difference beyond campus were made possible by the generosity of others.
Jeff Greenley on stage with flag to his left speaking at a meeting
August 9, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Becoming a leader in education: Jeff Greenley (MBA ’16)

Meet Jeff Greenley (MBA ’16), a former assistant attorney general and National Guard judge advocate in Ohio. Jeff shares his experience as a member of the first BRIGHT New Leaders for Ohio Schools cohort and his transformation from a leader in law to becoming superintendent of Belpre (Ohio) City Schools.
Student at the My Brother's Keeper Business Camp
July 6, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Pre-collegiate programs introducing students to futures in business and life at Ohio State

Check out the summer enrichment programs that are helping potential Business Buckeyes explore the professional opportunities made possible with a degree from The Ohio State University.
Ohio State staff recognized for outstanding contributions and achievements
May 17, 2022
The Ohio State University

Ohio State staff recognized for outstanding contributions and achievements

Jamie Mathews-Meade, senior director of graduate career management at Fisher, was among 12 other individuals university-wide honored with Distinguished Staff Awards for their service and achievement at Ohio State.
Business banner in the midst of graduates signing "O" of OHIO
May 13, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Celebrating the Class of 2022

The Fisher College of Business community recognized the 1,885 undergraduate, graduate and Executive MBA students who completed their journeys as Business Buckeyes and became the newest members of Fisher’s alumni family.
Stock image of laptops
May 5, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Certificate program to strengthen IT leaders’ business strategy skills

As the role of technology in business has increased, so too have the demands on informational technology (IT) leaders. The new Graduate Certificate in IT Business Strategy provides these leaders with the education, perspectives and experiences to contribute to their organizations’ growth as strategists, giving them a seat and a voice at the leadership table.
A graphic with the words Pace Setters and a buckeye leave on a red background trimmed in gray and blue.
April 8, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Recognizing the 2022 Pace Setters Award recipients

Meet the newest class of Pace Setters Award recipients and see how Fisher students, faculty and alumni differentiated themselves as leaders and difference-makers in and out of the classroom.
Cynthia Turner and Donna James share a laugh on stage at the Women's Leadership Symposium
April 7, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Inaugural symposium connects women, business and leadership

Check out the sights and experiences from Fisher’s first-ever Women’s Leadership Symposium, a daylong exploration of research, professional development and networking for women leaders and their allies.
Feature image of Velda Otey in a brown top
March 9, 2022
Fisher College of Business

From the sticky floor through the glass ceiling

Meet Velda Otey (BSBA ’75), whose determination to succeed despite being the “only one” in so many situations shaped her professional journey to becoming the first female chief information officer and vice president in American Electric Power’s century-long history.
Dominique Mosbly, wearing a business suit, at the National Black MBA Association conference poses in front of conference banner.
February 2, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Learning from history: Lessons in ethics and leadership

Using history as his guide, second-year MBA/MENR student, Dominique Mosbly is determined to tackle the ethical dilemmas business leaders face with a more holistic and integrated approach.
Profile of Mark Duhon
February 1, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Alumnus Mark Duhon honored as a 2022 AACSB Influential Leader

See how Mark Duhon’s (BSBA ’88) commitment to empowering low-income families in Chicago through education helped pave the way to his selection as one of 27 champions of diversity and inclusion.
Live from Columbus, it’s Frank Munshower!
December 22, 2021
The Ohio State University

Live from Columbus, it’s Frank Munshower!

Joanne “Frank” Munshower has always been passionate about “Saturday Night Live.” This year, the Fisher graduate put that passion into practice as an intern on the popular sketch comedy show.
Adam Carr wearing camoflauge standing in front of American flag.
November 10, 2021
Fisher College of Business

De oppresso liber: Adam Carr (BA '06 MBA '19)

Former Green Beret Adam Carr (BA ’06, MBA ’19) took his elite military career to the executive suite so he could help build a safe space for veterans and first responders to transform their lives, and now he hopes to do the same for businesses, schools and private industry.
2021 Alumni Award winner portraits
October 21, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Fisher College of Business announces 2021 Alumni Award recipients

Meet the Fisher graduates whose principled leadership and positive impact in business and beyond have distinguished them as the 2021 Alumni Award recipients.
The Oval in fall
October 11, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Equipping leaders to inspire anti-racism change in public schools

How can business and education converge to combat racism in public schools and drive meaningful change? The Leading Anti-Racism Change in Education program is piloting one approach and helping local school districts solve specific challenges.
Lori Castillo
October 8, 2021
Fisher College of Business

You reap what you sow: Lori Guzmán-Castillo (MBA '09)

First impressions matter. Lori Castillo wasn’t anywhere near Ohio when Fisher showcased its commitment to student diversity, equity and inclusion. That lasting impression heavily influenced the Texas native’s decision to become a Business Buckeye.
Ohio State's campus with Columbus in the background
October 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business

New advisory council connecting leadership scholarship with business

Meet the "who's who" of local leaders that is helping to guide the Fisher Leadership Initiative’s leadership scholarship, outreach and connections with the business community.
Aerial view of the quad on Fisher's campus
September 2, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Leadership exercise tests students’ crisis skills

Fisher’s internationally recognized “Crisis Case” exercise tests business students’ leadership and communication skills in the face of a reality-inspired emergency.
Mark Duhon portrait
August 25, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Generating generational impact: Mark Duhon

Alumnus Mark Duhon (BSBA ’88) is putting his business degree to work leading a Chicago nonprofit organization that is successfully bridging the economic and educational gap for first-generation college students.
'This was not their money' Ohio AG blasts former Columbus Zoo leaders for spending habit
August 20, 2021
WSYX-ABC6

'This was not their money' Ohio AG blasts former Columbus Zoo leaders for spending habit

As Ohio’s Attorney General weighed in Friday on the investigation into misspent money by former leaders at the Columbus Zoo, Dave Freel, senior lecturer in management and human resources and an expert in ethics, reemphasized the importance of transparency in building trust in public-private partn
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.
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.
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.