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A group of students from Fisher Impact Day posing outside
December 16, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Student leadership and creativity ensure Fisher’s dedication to service continues

See how innovation and creativity from student leaders helped transform Fisher Impact Day into an event that accommodated the unique challenges of 2020.
Kai McKinney explaining his Powerpoint presentation
December 10, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Entrepreneurship competition launching student startups to success

A student start-up competition has helped launch young entrepreneurs to new heights.
David McGrath outside on Fisher's campus with Mason Hall in background
December 10, 2020
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.
Saarthak Gaur and his fellow students under a USG tent
December 8, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Connection, empathy and leadership on the student journey

Saarthak Gaur shares his leadership journey and the opportunities he's taken advantage of as a Fisher student.
Lashawn Samuel with a pile of his acceptance letters
December 8, 2020
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.
There's a Better Way Podcast: Julia Yontz (EMBA '20)
December 2, 2020
Fisher College of Business

There's a Better Way Podcast: Julia Yontz (EMBA '20)

As part of the “There’s a Better Way” podcast, Kelly Meyers, executive MBA coordinator, talks with 2020 EMBA graduate Julia Yontz, about how she managed her professional career and her family life while going back to school. Yontz shares why she chose to pursue her Executive MBA while balancing work and growing her family simultaneously.
Fisher campus shot
November 25, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Career fairs going virtual to connect students and employers

The switch to a virtual format for Fisher’s Fall Career Fair revealed important benefits for students and recruiters alike — and may be here to stay.
Nick Lenyo and dog on front porch of home
November 5, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Resilience amid adversity, persistence in pursuit of his passion

Nick Lenyo was 13 years old when he rolled his ankle while playing basketball. The minor injury, however, would reveal a life-changing diagnosis.
Three students on which issues were the most important to them this election
November 4, 2020
CNBC

Three students on which issues were the most important to them this election

Master of Accounting student Kayla Campbell and Specialized Master in Finance student Cruz Venegas join CNBC to discuss the 2020 campaign issues they feel are most important to them.
Here are the issues that matter to young voters in the 2020 election
November 2, 2020
CNBC

Here are the issues that matter to young voters in the 2020 election

Young voters are fired up and research shows they will be a decisive factor in the 2020 election. From health care to the racial wealth gap, here are the issues college students, including a pair of graduate students at Fisher, said matter to them in this election.
Ohio State seal on the Oval during a sunny Fall day
October 23, 2020
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.
Eight portraits of Fisher Homecoming Court 2020
September 28, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Celebrating Buckeyes: Fisher's 2020 Homecoming Court representatives

Whether leading student organizations, serving others as part of the Honors Cohort program or honing their leadership skills in the Dean’s Leadership
Malak Abdel-Hadi headshot
September 25, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Malak Abdel-Hadi: From uncertain undergrad to confident graduate student

Naturally, a challenging undergraduate experience can create a reluctance to pursue a graduate degree. For Malak Abdel-Hadi, earning her Master of Business Operational Excellence degree caps off a journey of personal and professional growth, and with each passing day she is more confident in her choice of degree and in herself.
Stock image of a student working on a laptop
September 25, 2020
Fisher College of Business

MBA students and programs dedicated to impacting business despite COVID-19 disruption

When Jaehla Meacham first stepped into Fisher’s MBA program, she was elated at the opportunity to travel to another country and gain hands-on, experie
Stock image of globe
September 25, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Virtual internships connecting students with global business experiences 

Ellora Majumder and Kyle Madura may not have felt like pioneers, but when COVID-19 turned their sure-fire summer global internships upside down, the Fisher students were certainly in unfamiliar territory. 
Stock photo of a job interview handshake
September 23, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Disabilities: To disclose or not? 

Disclosing one’s disability is a completely personal decision and is typically needed when a barrier prevents someone from competing for a job, performing a job or gaining equal access to a benefit. Employers should understand candidates’ rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide reasonable accommodations to those who need it.
A smiling Jada Washington in cap and gown outside Ohio Stadium
September 22, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Job searching in the era of COVID-19 

Jada Washington (BSBA ’20) leaned on some familiar faces at Fisher to help land her first job in a crowded workforce.
Polaris Fashion Place, CbusShops partner to offer free, same-day delivery
September 18, 2020
ABC6

Polaris Fashion Place, CbusShops partner to offer free, same-day delivery

Polaris Fashion Place and CbusShops are teaming up to offer free, same-day delivery to customers. CbusShops was founded by local entrepreneur and Fisher student Jack Hendrix. It allows customers to shop their favorite Polaris Fashion Place retailers from the comfort of their own home, while having access to same-day delivery.
Business school rankings could promote racial equity, but don't
September 8, 2020
Inside Higher Ed

Business school rankings could promote racial equity, but don't

Want to address systemic racism at business schools? Seven business school scholars, including Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources at Fisher, suggest starting with MBA program rankings.
Matt Sheridan in a finance class
September 2, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Specialized Master in Finance program recognized globally 

Continuous innovation in curriculum and success among alumni are just a few reasons why Fisher’s Specialized Master in Finance program continues to earn worldwide recognition. 
Blackwell Inn being used as dorms for Ohio State students
August 21, 2020
WBNS

Blackwell Inn being used as dorms for Ohio State students

The Blackwell Inn is known as a swanky hotel on the Ohio State University campus. Celebrities like Jerry Lewis, Stevie Nicks, Christopher Reeve and Van Halen have stayed there. But this fall, it is housing students.
Brazil Gateway connects Fisher students to virtual internship opportunity with consulting company
August 10, 2020
The Ohio State University Office of International Affairs

Brazil Gateway connects Fisher students to virtual internship opportunity with consulting company

With the help of the Office of Global Business at Fisher College of Business, the Brazil Gateway connected three Fisher students with virtual internship opportunities with a Brazilian consulting company that yielded positive results and feedback for two of its clients. 
COVID-19 forces students, employers to adapt summer internships
August 5, 2020
The Columbus Dispatch

COVID-19 forces students, employers to adapt summer internships

Ellora Majumder was supposed to be in Singapore this summer. Instead, she is sitting in her parents’ basement. Majumder, a rising senior logistics major, is one of countless students across the country whose internship plans changed this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic. But a new virtual internship opportunity at Fisher provided Majumder an opportunity to get a global experience.
2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs: David Entinghe
July 26, 2020
Poets&Quants for Execs

2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs: David Entinghe

David Entinghe, who graduated from Fisher, has been named one of Poets&Quants's Best & Brightest Executive MBA students for 2020. Learn more about David's story and the skills he acquired as part of the EMBA program.
2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs: David Cohn
July 23, 2020
Poets&Quants for Execs

2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs: David Cohn

David Cohn, who graduated from Fisher's Executive MBA program this spring, has been named a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Executive MBA of 2020. Learn more about Cohn, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.