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.

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."

Meet the researchers, practitioners and thought leaders joining Fisher as our newest faculty members for the 2024 academic year.

Nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf weighs in on what the New York Times calls "lavish spending" by the chief executive of GLAAD.

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.

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.

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.

James Maniace, senior lecturer in finance, shares housing tips for those exploring the rental market in various cities across the U.S.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

The number of publicly listed companies has been nearly halved since the 1990s. A big reason, according to René Stulz, the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at Fisher, has been a shift in what companies are producing.

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says an “interesting partnership” has developed between charities and financial-services companies. At the center of this relationship: shared opposition to proposed rules by the U.S. Treasury Department that would penalize certain payments from charitable funds to wealth advisers who steer the investments.

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says unusual compliance practices and "sloppy record keeping and inconsistencies with accounting treatment" are part of the problems that are plaguing the prominent voter-registration group.

Suppliers that are stepping up efforts to reach shoppers are having to mount costly new supply chains built to the task. But those efforts, combined with investment in separate sales channels like social commerce, can lead to more growth and a entirely new future of retails, says Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.

The success of curbside recycling programs relies on consumers knowing what is recyclable. But what's the best way to keep non-recyclables from contaminating the delicate recycling stream? New research from Fisher reveals that a combination of education and penalization is surprisingly effective at reducing household recycling contamination ― and doesn’t discourage overall participation.

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Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo shares his insights on the impact that the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could have on a number of key product supply chains.

Meet the elite group of leaders selected as 2024 Pace Setters for their passion and purpose in the classroom, throughout academia and in the community.

A new change in how real estate commissions are charged may increase competition but could make buying a home more expensive, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate.

If true that recent reports that Elon Musk appears very likely to be abusing rules governing nonprofits, Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says Musk’s actions are likely testing the spirit of the law rather than its letter.