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November 25, 2025
PBS News
PBS News
How artificial intelligence is reshaping college for students and professors
Ohio State isn’t just wrestling with generative-AI in classrooms — it’s embracing it. With its ambitious AI Fluency initiative, every Buckeye (eventually) will graduate AI-savvy and AI-responsible, taught not only by research teams but by leaders like Lori Kendall, a senior lecturer at Fisher.
November 19, 2025
WJLA
WJLA
Deadly consequences of U.S. reliance on Indian-made drugs
Research by John Gray, the Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Operations at Fisher, found a 54% higher likelihood of "severe adverse events," including hospitalization, disability and death, tied to generic drugs made in India versus in the U.S. He's advocating for more transparency on where medicines are manufactured and by whom.
November 10, 2025
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Ohio State launches $49 intro course on using ChatGPT for small business
Associate Professor of Marketing Jeff Dotson is at the forefront of an introductory AI course for small business owners. "The target audience I had in my mind was my mom," he says.
October 27, 2025
ProPublica
ProPublica
Senators propose sweeping changes to generic drug oversight
A study by John Gray, the Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Operations at Fisher, found that some Indian-made generic drugs are linked to more adverse events than U.S. versions. It prompted calls for increased FDA testing and alerts when foreign manufacturers with safety issues are allowed to ship to U.S. hospitals.
October 19, 2025
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State professor competes in his 100th marathon at the 45th Columbus Marathon
Senior Lecturer in Finance Steve Salopek ran his 100th marathon during the Columbus Marathon on Oct. 19, completing the race in about 4 hours, 49 minutes, according to unofficial results. He was among more than 15,000 runners who endured steady rain and gusting winds throughout the course.
October 14, 2025
NBC4
NBC4
Columbus man prepares for his 100th marathon this weekend
When thousands of runners take to the starting line for the Columbus Marathon, some will be running the 26.2 miles for the first time. Others, maybe their second or third time. But Steve Salopek, senior lecturer in finance and co-director of Fisher's Project THRIVE Finance program, stands alone, as he will lace it up for his 100th career marathon.
October 10, 2025
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
On AI, Ohio State goes for bold
A look at the bold, wide-ranging effort to ensure all Ohio State students are AI fluent by the time they graduate, including all the ways Fisher is building on a strong foundation of AI adoption.
September 11, 2025
WOSU
WOSU
What lessons can be learned from Cracker Barrel’s rebranding attempt?
Brian Hipsher, senior lecturer in marketing and logistics at Fisher, shares his expertise on branding and brand refreshes in the wake of the the Cracker Barrel fiasco.
September 9, 2025
WalletHub
WalletHub
2025 iPhone survey: 59% of Americans won’t buy a phone due to inflation
Joe Goodman, professor of marketing at Fisher, provides some insights into data about consumers' buying habits related to the release of the new iPhone. Among them: the relative nature of "reasonable" price points for items such as phones, the impact of tariffs on purchasing, and the idea of assuming debt to purchase a new phone.
September 9, 2025
Newsweek
Newsweek
Product recalls are on the rise, top causes revealed
John Gray, professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, says oversight of foreign pharmaceutical manufacturers could be one reason for the recent surge of medicine recalls.
August 26, 2025
Spectrum News
Spectrum News
AI misuse a concern for some parents
Rakesh Mallipeddi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher studies social media and artificial intelligence. Mallipeddi says AI users need to be aware of ethical AI practices as the technology uses public data to improve its own output.
August 25, 2025
WCBE
WCBE
Central Ohio’s AI revolution
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Central Ohio’s jobs, industries and competitiveness at light speed. Nathan Craig, associate professor of operations and business analytics, along with alumnus John Hrusovsky (BSBA '86) participated in a panel discussion, hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Club, about the impact of AI locally.
August 21, 2025
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2025 MBA To Watch: Yi Han
Meet Yi Han, a student who describes herself as “curious about people and the world, always seeking to learn, innovate and create meaningful impact,” and who has been selected as one of Poets&Quants' MBAs to Watch 2025.
August 19, 2025
The New York Times
The New York Times
Economic data has taken a dark turn. That doesn’t mean a crash is near
Inflation is up and job creation down, but the U.S. economy could still pull through without too much pain. The next few months will be pivotal in illustrating whether actions taken by companies will reflect data gathered by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) showing that business leaders were anticipating the lowest revenue and employment growth of the post-pandemic period.
August 12, 2025
Marketplace
Marketplace
Trump's tariffs hit toy stores, which buy most of their products overseas
Large retailers such as Target and Walmart may be able to absorb some of the impact of tariffs on toys imported into the U.S., say Professor of Logistics Terry Esper. But smaller retailers may fall victim to the trade war as the holiday season approaches.
August 2, 2025
Spectrum News
Spectrum News
Ohio State professor uses AI to revolutionize supply chain education
Vince Castillo, assistant professor of marketing at Fisher, embraces the use of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in his classroom, rather than trying to prevent students from using it. He has also found other creative ways to integrate use of AI into his supply chain curriculum.
July 16, 2025
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Ohio State business school seeks stronger ties with Central Ohio companies
Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran's message to Ohio companies is simple: Don't call McKinsey or Accenture. Call us. He wants Fisher to be their first call for talent, innovation, expertise and strategic insight.
July 15, 2025
WalletHub
WalletHub
Changes in inflation by city
Assistant Professor of Finance Sergey Sarkisyan offers context about the impact of inflation.
July 4, 2025
Forbes
Forbes
How the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively saga led a billionaire to shut down his foundation
Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, explains the funding implications and fallout of the closing of the Wayfarer Foundation that was caught up in the wake of the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively scandal.
June 24, 2025
WOSU
WOSU
How have gas stations grown and affected our current way of life?
Brian Hipsher, senior lecturer in marketing and logistics, discusses the proliferation and impact of convenience stores such as Buc-ee's, Sheetz and Wawa.
June 9, 2025
Business Insider
Business Insider
Universities are preparing the next generation of supply chain leaders for AI
As AI and tech skills become more crucial to careers in supply chain operations, educators such as Fisher's Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo are taking steps to ensure all types of students gain experience with AI and understand the technology's capabilities and its limitations.
May 19, 2025
WalletHub
WalletHub
What is a budget?
Cynthia W. Turner, Fisher's associate dean of access, engagement and outreach, and an accounting professor, outlines some budget basics.
May 16, 2025
Cleveland Business Journal
Cleveland Business Journal
Cleveland Clinic partners with Regent Surgical Health to build ambulatory surgery centers
Ken Boyer, Fisher Designated Professor of Operations and Business Analytics, provides context to the announcement that a pair of northeast Ohio health care providers will team up to develop ambulatory surgery centers.
May 1, 2025
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2025 Best & Brightest MBA: Kyle Schembechler
Meet Kyle Schembechler, one of Poets&Quants' Best and Brightest MBAs of 2025, a veteran, member of Fisher's Class of 2025 and an individual who has "just enough intelligence and humor to solve whatever you throw at me.”
April 18, 2025
CNN
CNN
Business and consumers grapple with shifting U.S. tariffs
Finance Professor Itzhak Ben-David discusses the potential ways consumers and organizations may respond to price increases caused by U.S. tariffs.