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Group of men and women standing in front of red curtain at the Economic Nationalism and Trade Conference
February 22, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Interdisciplinary conference examines nationalism, trade

The Risk Institute, Moritz College of Law, Fisher College of Business and the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recently collaborated to examine — through an interdisciplinary lens — the legal, business and economic consequences of U.S. trade policy at the Economic Nationalism and Trade Conference at The Ohio State University.
February 20, 2019
The Lantern

Reformed ex-convict to share story at TEDx talk

Harley Blakeman (BSBA '17) will bring his message of redemption as part of the TEDxOhioStateUniversity conference, showing how he has used self-confidence — sometimes to a fault — to make his progression from drug dealer to an Ohio State graduate, published author, speaker and CEO of Honest Jobs, a company that helps ex-convicts find employment.
February 15, 2019
BusinessBecause

MBA students are exploring careers with a social impact

At Fisher College of Business, social impact is built into the new MBA curriculum, with students given the opportunity to work with local nonprofits — inspiring careers in social impact.
February 8, 2019
The Ohio State University Women & Philanthropy

A Second Act: Erin Yu-Lee returns to Ohio State with a new script

Alumna Erin Yu-Lee returned from Hollywood to pursue an MBA at Fisher. In this profile provided by The Ohio State University Women & Philanthropy, Yu-Lee said she hopes to make a meaningful impact for future actors and help her community.
Don DePerro, president and CEO of the Columbus Chamber, and Dean Anil Makjahi with the Columbus skyline in the background
February 5, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher joins the Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Building on its commitment to establishing meaningful partnerships with the Columbus business community, The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher Colle
December 19, 2018
Poets & Quants

Meet Fisher's MBA Class of 2020

Meet some of the incoming Full-Time MBA students at Fisher College of Business, read their life journeys and goals, and why they're chosen Fisher for their MBA.
Christian McGhee and Zac Graber pose for a photo on Fisher's campus
November 20, 2018
The Ohio State University

Ohio State selects two scholars for President’s Prize

The Ohio State University has selected marketing students Christian McGhee and Zac Graber to receive the President’s Prize, the highest university recognition bestowed on exceptional students committed to social change.
November 16, 2018
WBNS-10TV

2018 Fisher Impact Day on 10TV

WBNS-10TV Columbus highlights the students, faculty and staff who participated in service opportunities as part of Fisher Impact Day.
Group of students holding up blankets made at Fisher Impact Day
November 14, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

College community pays forward at Fisher Impact Day

A tradition of service to the community once again brought together Fisher students, faculty, staff and alumni for the fourth-annual Fisher Impact Day.
November 14, 2018
Fisher College of Business

Matt Rosebaugh (MBA '19): Serving his country and serving others

Matt Rosebaugh shares his journey from piloting helicopters in the U.S. Army to becoming a student in Fisher's Full-Time MBA program. 
Two military servicemen take down the American flag
November 7, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Honoring military service one flag at a time

Ohio State's Inaugural Campus Flag Event brought together military students, veterans, university leaders and staff, and community members in Remembrance Park for a ceremony to honor veterans and active duty service members. It also marked the beginning of a tradition in which cadets, midshipmen and student veterans are presented with new American flags to replace all 28 flags located throughout Ohio State’s Columbus campus.
2018 Alumni Award Recipients holding their awards
November 6, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher honors 2018 Alumni Award Recipients

Alumni and friends of the Max M. Fisher College of Business gathered to celebrate the 2018 recipients of the college’s Alumni Awards.
Mod Squad
October 2, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Partnership connects students with minority-owned businesses

Two years after partnering to create a program designed to empower local business owners, Fisher College of Business and Columbus City Council are celebrating the launch of the program’s first success — Mod Squad, a handyman service for the central Ohio community.
September 25, 2018
Columbus Business First

Mod Squad social enterprise handyman service boosts free home repairs for seniors

Rebuilding Together was one of the two small and minority-owned establishments that took part in a city-funded Ohio State University pilot for a program called C-Biz. Students at the school's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship did a marketing study.
September 25, 2018
Metropreneur

Wave innovation center brings coworking & community workspace to Italian Village

The idea for the innovation center grew out of a conversation with Ohio State's Paul Reeder. Before the center, Ortiz and Redd would often post up at Mission Coffee Co. in Short North to work. When Reeder saw the duo’s coffee cups during a meeting, he said the ecosystem needed a place like Mission – where people felt comfortable sharing their ideas and collaborating.
September 25, 2018
The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State University helps launch new handyman service for Central Ohio

Ohio State and City of Columbus help launch Mod Squad, new handyman service. Mod Squad is a product of the C-Biz program. Launched in 2016, C-Biz is a partnership between Columbus City Council and Ohio State and Fisher designed to connect established, small and minority-owned businesses with students who can provide consulting and analytical services.
September 17, 2018
Columbus CEO

Nonprofit Spotlight: The Driven Foundation

Roy Hall, a former Ohio State wide receiver, who earned a Fisher College of Business degree in marketing and even had a few years of NFL experience to his credit, could have availed himself of the many opportunities that await a former Buckeye, but that kind of success didn’t interest him.
September 10, 2018
WBNS

Ohio State study uncovers top sources of distracted driving

The Risk Institute at the Ohio State University has been doing research on distracted driving for more than a year now. The top distractions may not be what you think.
Students, all dressed in white shirt, black pants, stand around floor logo in Fisher Hall
July 30, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

KeyBank’s financial support of Fisher students tops $3 million

Building on nearly 15 years of meaningful engagement in shaping future business leaders, The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business and KeyBank have extended their successful partnership into 2023.
Connor Scholars gathered around a conference table
July 13, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Connor Scholars putting social entrepreneurship skills to work across the globe

Thanks to support from Chris (BA ’78) and Sara Connor and the Connor Family Scholars Fund, 33 Fisher students spent two weeks in Africa, Asia and Europe as part of Fisher’s Global Projects Program: Nonprofit working on challenges ranging from improving outreach for people with physical and mental disabilities in India, to growing a local music incubator in South Africa.
David Harrison on stage with three individuals is handed an award by the National Association of Black Accountants
June 21, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Harrison honored with regional service award

Recognizing his commitment to education and the professional and personal development of underrepresented students at Ohio State and throughout the region, David Harrison was recently honored by the National Association of Black Accountants.
Students and professors gathered outside the CDC in Ethiopia
June 14, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

GAP program continuing to build global competencies

Valuable opportunities to gain global perspective while putting business skills into practice remains a key differentiator for students at Fisher — th
Scott's spring fling group photo
June 5, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

$1M ScottsMiracle-Gro Hagedorn Legacy Endowment established at Ohio State

Strengthening its commitment to equipping future leaders with the skills, experiences and networks necessary to succeed, The Ohio State University Max
A GAP team poses.
May 29, 2018
The Ohio State University Office of International Affairs

GAP team making an impact in eastern Africa

Seven MBA students from Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business are currently in eastern Africa completing their Global Applied Project (GAP) addressing Global One Health initiative’s business challenges.
Cynthia Turner and Project THRIVE students pose during a service activity with local elementary school students.
May 23, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Turner recognized for enhancing diversity at Fisher

As director of a Fisher program designed to engage underrepresented minority students interested in the field of accounting, Cynthia W. Turner wanted