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December 30, 2024
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Creating a productive 2025: Tips for setting and achieving your goals
Finding an accountability partner can help provide encouragement and feedback and gently nudge you to keep your New Year goals, says Howard Klein, professor of management and human resources.

December 27, 2024
The New York Times
The New York Times
Tesla investors are still bullish. Can Elon Musk deliver?
Sales of the company’s cars are flagging and, according to Fisher's Ken Boyer, Elon Musk's interest in electric vehicles isn't what it was, but investors are focusing on the potential of autonomous driving and Musk’s ties to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

December 22, 2024
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
‘God Bless America’ fund beats political rivals with 33% gain
Despite the strong showing of politically-themed ETFs, finance researcher Itzhak Ben-David says thematic ETFs usually underperform. His research that shows specialized ETFs tend to trail market benchmarks by about 30% over five years.

December 18, 2024
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Crypto charity leader sentenced for tax evasion
Nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf says a donor-advised fund's growth to $10 billion under Bryan Doreian during a slumping crypto market raises questions about Doreian and his leadership of the SDG Impact Fund.

October 2, 2024
WorkersCompensation.com
WorkersCompensation.com
Abusive bosses remain a hurdle for keeping the workplace environment safe and productive
Bennett Tepper, the Abramowitz Professor in the Department of Management and Human Resources, shares expertise on workplace bullying ― how and why it happens, and to whom.
September 26, 2024
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
The AI revolution: Why this Ohio State professor is enthusiastic about AI in the classroom
Vince Castillo, assistant professor in marketing and logistics at Fisher, says AI presents incredible opportunities for businesses and can be a powerful learning tool for students. Learn more about how he's incorporating AI in the classroom ― and how business students have responded to it.

September 20, 2024
The Atlantic
The Atlantic
The Tupperware trap
The company’s bankruptcy filing is a reminder that being first isn’t always enough, a fact bolstered by research from Fisher's Oded Shenkar about the success of so-called copycat products and services.

September 14, 2024
Financial Times
Financial Times
‘This is not about rooting out a few bad apples’: How bullying became a big issue in film and TV
Research from Fisher's Robert Lount, Jr. and Ben Tepper shows how abusive supervision that was so common in the past doesn't drive positive performance by employees.

September 7, 2024
The Colin McEnroe Show
The Colin McEnroe Show
Don’t worry. We’ve got enough maple syrup. But beyond that, the supply chain is still a mess
Terry Esper joins the Colin McEnroe show to talk about the supply, demand and capacity issues that have plagued supply chains since the onset of the pandemic.

August 23, 2024
WOSU
WOSU
The Little Grand Market opens in Columbus. How many food halls can the city support?
Brian Hipsher, a senior lecturer in marketing and restaurant brand expert, says the addition of more food halls in Columbus makes sense for many. For consumers, they offer unique experiences and elevated dining, and for the vendors, food halls are less risky ways to establish a new restaurant.

August 13, 2024
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Is Bill Gates a savior or a villain?
Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Jesse Walker shares his insights into how consumers view billionaires as individuals versus collectively. The work helps paint a picture of the visionary Bill Gates.

August 13, 2024
CapRadio
CapRadio
Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina suspected of receiving nearly $500,000 in mysterious payments, according to unredacted report
Individuals holding multiple job titles at small nonprofits is fairly common, Accounting Professor Brian Mittendorf says. But as those organizations begin to scale, responsibilities should be delegated to others to avoid the possibility of one person "exerting too much influence."

August 12, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Get to know Fisher's new 2024 faculty
Meet the researchers, practitioners and thought leaders joining Fisher as our newest faculty members for the 2024 academic year.

August 1, 2024
The New York Times
The New York Times
A pattern of lavish spending at a leading LGBTQ nonprofit
Nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf weighs in on what the New York Times calls "lavish spending" by the chief executive of GLAAD.

July 29, 2024
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits
The complicated, often murky, world of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) has touched not just every corner of college sports, but also had an unanticipated effect on the charitable organizations that popped up to help players secure these sponsorship deals. What's tricky, says nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf, is how a tax-exempt organization clearly demonstrates that NIL deals further its charitable mission.

July 15, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Take five with Interim Dean Trevor Brown
Get to know Trevor Brown, Fisher’s new interim dean. Brown, who also serves as dean of The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, is excited to continue the college’s positive momentum in how its educating and engaging with our students, alumni, partners and friends ― all while setting up Fisher’s permanent leader for immediate and sustained success.

July 15, 2024
Forbes
Forbes
Meet the most powerful philanthropists in America: Warren Buffett’s kids
Why are few people aware of the philanthropic impact that Warren Buffett's children are having? Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says most people are looking at the total wealth of an organization, not its payout. And that's where the Buffett children exceed payout norms.

July 9, 2024
WalletHub
WalletHub
Best & worst places to rent in America
James Maniace, senior lecturer in finance, shares housing tips for those exploring the rental market in various cities across the U.S.

June 28, 2024
Axios
Axios
How a major real estate settlement could affect Ohio homebuying
The National Association of Realtors recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questioned how real estate agents are paid — and who foots the bill. Itzhak Ben-David, the academic director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, expects brokerage earnings to decline as commissions eventually become more closely linked to an agent's effort.

June 24, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Decade as dean: A Q&A with Dean Anil Makhija
Throughout his 10 years as dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, Anil Makhija has led the college through exciting changes and challenging times. As he prepares to return to the college’s Department of Finance faculty this month, Dean Makhija spent some time reflecting on the countless accomplishments made possible by the hard work and dedication of so many during his decade as dean.

June 15, 2024
NPR
NPR
Money laundering charges raise questions about the direction of The Epoch Times
A publication that began as an anti-Chinese Communist Party newspaper founded by Chinese dissidents and later morphed into a global conservative multimedia company championing former President Donald Trump and conspiracy theories is in financial trouble. Nonprofit experts, including Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, said the publication, which has millions of readers, has tax records that are a "hot mess."

June 11, 2024
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Talking Transports podcast: Getting schooled on transports by Dr. Esper
In this Talking Transports podcast, Professor of Logistics Terry Esper discusses the trends facing the freight markets inside and out of the classroom. Esper also talks about artificial intelligence and other technology driven productivity tools, decarbonization and his love for bourbon, football and Detroit.

June 6, 2024
Global Business Outlook
Global Business Outlook
Real estate investors eye promising 2024
From steps to curb inflation to a better understanding of AI, Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, says there are reasons for all sectors across the real estate industry to be optimistic this year.

June 5, 2024
The New York Times
The New York Times
Officer of Detroit nonprofit accused of stealing $40 million
Despite official documents that show the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy took steps to safeguard its finances — including oversight from its board of directors and annual audits — an official is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says more skepticism is needed to ensure nonprofits are protected against theft.

May 18, 2024
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2024 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Telesilla Kotsi
Meet Telesilla Kotsi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, and learn why she was chosen as among Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 Professors.