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One male and three female students wearing masks outside Fisher Hall
May 11, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Going green: Students helping companies think and act sustainably

Learn about the competition that challenged Fisher students to create innovative solutions designed to help companies become more eco-friendly.
2021 Best & Brightest MBAs: Kate Morales
May 9, 2021
Poets&Quants

2021 Best & Brightest MBAs: Kate Morales

"I knew I wanted to attend a program where I would have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships but also have access to phenomenal instructors and resources." Meet Kate Morales, one of Poets&Quants’ Best & Brightest MBAs of 2021, and learn about her decision to pursue an MBA at Fisher.
Three female Ohio State students behind VishawaConnect
April 13, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Launching entrepreneurship: Startup weekend opens minds and opportunities 

Meet the entrepreneurs behind the idea for an app to help international students navigate life in the U.S. — and learn about the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship startup event that connected them.
Pace Setters logo
April 7, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Pace Setters marks 60th anniversary with a first: A virtual celebration

Fisher’s 2021 Pace Setters Awards marked the 60th anniversary of the honors; it also represented the first time the annual tradition recognized academic excellence, teaching, research and service virtually.
A pile of LEGOs on the floor
March 30, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Adding to his entrepreneurship toolbox: Alex Zorniger

From LEGOS to Google searches to an MBA — check out Alex Zorniger’s path as a serial entrepreneur and how he’s building the skills necessary for success in his next venture.
Collage of UBWA Women's Conference speakers
March 22, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Connecting, empowering and inspiring tomorrow’s women business leaders

Read about the student leaders who leveraged Fisher’s supportive community and engaged network of alumnae to inspire others at the Big Ten Women’s Business Connection Leadership Conference.
3D model of world
March 17, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Case competition builds students’ global competencies virtually

How do you continue offering global experiences during a pandemic? By innovating and collaborating with partners to create programs like a virtual case competition that connects Fisher students to business in South America.
The middle market is stressed, but resilient
March 8, 2021
Harvard Business Review

The middle market is stressed, but resilient

Middle-market companies aren’t unique in facing the many challenges brought on by the pandemic, but many of them have the resiliency to emerge from it successfully. Anil Makhija, dean and John W. Berry, Sr.
Four smiling Pathways students at Wendy's with arms around each other
March 2, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Forging paths toward female representation in supply chain

There’s a disparity of women leaders in supply chain, but students like Haley McCrory are closing that gap. Check out her story and the Fisher program that’s helping other students make inroads into the industry.
Diagram connecting various chemicals to one another
January 25, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Full-Time MBA specialization earns STEM designation

A STEM-specific specialization and a focus on the role of data and analytics in business is the latest addition to Fisher’s redesigned Full-Time MBA program.
Jon Laurin with boxes in a truck for his Social Impact Challenge
January 21, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Business for good: Social Impact Challenge a difference-maker for MBA students

Full-Time MBA students Ann Watercutter and Jon Laurin were drawn to Fisher’s graduate programs for a number of reasons, but near the top of their list of must-haves was a program that elevated opportunities to learn about and promote social responsibility.
Gerlach Hall on Fisher's campus
January 19, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Mentorship pair highlight the value of connections and global networks

Two Fisher alumni share their story of connecting through a college program, and across an ocean, as mentor and mentee.
Fisher aerial photo
January 14, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Enhancements streamlining Fisher’s MHRM experience to meet tomorrow’s workforce

Check out the enhancements to Fisher’s Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) degree and how they’re designed to address three key challenges facing companies and management employees today and in the future.
Gerlach Hall
January 11, 2021
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Technology case competition unites MBA students while elevating mental health awareness

See what technology, designed to improve mental health and pitched by a team of Fisher MBA students, was honored as the most innovative solution at a prestigious and nationwide case competition.
David McGrath outside on Fisher's campus with Mason Hall in background
December 10, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

David McGrath: Enriching his education

Making the most of his time outside the classroom, David McGrath aligns his passions and interests to create a multi-faceted business education.
Kai McKinney explaining his Powerpoint presentation
December 10, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Entrepreneurship competition launching student startups to success

A student start-up competition has helped launch young entrepreneurs to new heights.
Lashawn Samuel with a pile of his acceptance letters
December 8, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Dedication, a journey and a dream come true: Lashawn Samuel

Pain, perseverance and pride — it all shaped Lashawn Samuel’s long and tenacious journey to Fisher. See what keeps the inspiring first-year student motivated to better himself while also helping others.
Female college athletes from across the US say they've been bullied, manipulated, and psychologically abused by their coaches
November 1, 2020
Insider

Female college athletes from across the US say they've been bullied, manipulated, and psychologically abused by their coaches

In speaking with 17 former college athletes from 10 universities around the U.S. about their negative experiences with coaches, a pattern emerged of psychological and emotional abuse in women's sports. Ben Tepper, the Abramowitz Memorial Professor and chair of the Department of Management and Human Resources at Fisher College of Business, told Insider that college sports often provide "the perfect storm" of circumstances that can lead to abuse.
Ohio State seal on the Oval during a sunny Fall day
October 23, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Leadership conference serving unique needs of military veteran students

Incoming students who have served our country are being given a special opportunity.
Marilyn Rogers Becker and her dog, Molly outside in snow by red house
October 21, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Marilyn Rogers Becker: Leaving her legacy

Marilyn Rogers Becker loved being an entrepreneur and she loved Ohio State. From operating her first business in elementary school to teaching her dog
Collage of 2020 New Faculty members
August 24, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Meet Fisher's newest faculty members

Meet the researchers and thought leaders who have joined Fisher’s world-class faculty ahead of the 2020-21 academic year.
Dr. Tim Judge
July 22, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Top-cited leadership scholar honored with career achievement award

One of the world’s most influential researchers is being recognized for his contributions to the field of human resource management.
Poets&Quants 2020 MBAs To Watch: Alex Beutel
May 31, 2020
Poets&Quants

Poets&Quants 2020 MBAs To Watch: Alex Beutel

MBA student Alex Beutel "was in urban education, will be a business leader, constantly learning in between.” He was also selected by Poets&Quants as a one of the publication's MBAs to Watch for 2020.
data analytics graph and pointer
May 11, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Specialized Master in Business Analytics offering completely online option 

Beginning in the fall semester 2020, select students enrolled in Fisher’s Specialized Master in Business-Analytics (SMB-A) program will be able to live-stream and complete the program’s Saturday instructional sessions online. 
Two Ohio State students explaining tax rules to a participant
April 30, 2020
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Frequent filers: VITA provides Fisher students with experiential learning while helping others 

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program continues to connect accounting students at Fisher with taxpayers in need of tax prep help.