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October 10, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Alumni of color gather for second annual networking weekend
Check out the sights of Fisher’s second annual Alumni of Color Network Weekend, a two-day gathering that celebrated the community of Black, Hispanic, Latinx and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American alumni from Fisher.
October 10, 2022
Marketplace
Marketplace
Holiday shopping will look different this year, with discounts coming early
Retailers' excess inventory, coupled with budgets squeezed by inflation, could mean early and steep sales as retailers try to offload excessive inventory this holiday season, says Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics at Fisher.
October 5, 2022
Time
Time
Ambition is out
Research by Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness, sheds light on the dynamics behind ambition in the workplace, why many are renouncing it, and what they're embracing instead.
October 2, 2022
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Wealthy use loophole to reap tax breaks — and delay giving away money
Foundations are shifting billions into donor-advised funds, skirting U.S. laws requiring transfers to the needy. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says the staggering amount of money that is being shielded is likely being underreported.
October 1, 2022
Transport Topics
Transport Topics
Transport Topics Radio
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Students Andrea Prud'homme discusses how Fisher is attracting more young people to careers in transportation as part of Transport Topics Radio's weekly news roundtable on SiriusXM channel 146.
September 30, 2022
Smart Business
Smart Business
Evaluating the Columbus deal market
A panel of finance leaders kicked off the Columbus Smart Business Dealmakers Conference with an evaluation of the current Columbus deal market, including the key role of Fisher College of Business.
September 28, 2022
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Micro-warehouse provider pivots as retail consumer market shifts
As grocers and retailers shift their focus to automated fulfillment operations inside stores, Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper says pandemic-driven distribution strategies are changing. The rise of more "buy-online, pick-up-in-store" approaches are evidence of this shift.
September 27, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Fisher’s Gray appointed to position with the Executive Office of the President
See how supply chain expert John Gray is making time for public service as part of the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.
September 27, 2022
The Courier
The Courier
Professor: Economic slowdown will continue
Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, shares finance insights into the Fed's latest moves to curb inflation.
September 22, 2022
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Ford supply-chain leadership overhaul reflects EV ramp up
Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics, details the importance of technology skill sets as leading companies, such as Ford, focus on a shift to the development of electric vehicles.
September 20, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
First impressions and lasting impact
Meet Jasmine Mathis, a fourth-year business student whose dreams of an education at Fisher and a life dedicated to making a difference beyond campus were made possible by the generosity of others.
September 15, 2022
ABC News
ABC News
Patagonia founder gives company away to environmental trusts
The founder of outdoor gear company Patagonia says the company is transferring all of its voting shares into a trust (Holdfast Collective) dedicated to fighting the environmental crisis and defending nature. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, said the new Patagonia structure is similar to the one created by Paul Newman. The profits from the business go into the Newman's Own Foundation, which donates to nonprofits supporting children facing adversity. The difference, though, is Holdfast Collective's designation as a 501(c)4 corporation, which allows it to lobby politicians — a public benefit charity like Newman's Own Foundation is not allowed to do.
September 11, 2022
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2022 MBA to watch: Adina Allen
Meet Adina Allen and learn how her non-business background is a natural fit and complements her Full-Time MBA experience at Fisher.
September 11, 2022
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2022 MBA to watch: Alyssa Bonneau
For Alyssa Bonneau, one of Poets&Quants' MBA To Watch for 2022, core business subjects like accounting, finance, and operations didn't seem that interesting until she arrived at Fisher. "My professors did a fantastic job of connecting the material to real-world scenarios, and now I am a much more confident in my ability to make sense of the business (and non-business) world."
September 1, 2022
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Ensuring workplace mental health in remote settings requires new skills for managers
Two-plus years of pandemic-related disruption has created a society with elevated mental health challenges paired with greater awareness of those challenges. One positive outgrowth is that more employers are recognizing the need and doing more to address employees’ mental wellness. That calls for certain skills in those who manage people says Larry Inks, a clinical associate professor of management and human resources.
September 1, 2022
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
Six expert-backed ways to make your weekends feel longer
Because 48 hours just doesn’t feel like enough, we asked experts how to make the most of your precious time away from work. Tracy Dumas, associate professor of management and human resources, says engaging in activities that utilize skills that aren't used during the course of a work week can help make a weekend last longer.
August 31, 2022
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State announces first cohort of Provost’s Early Career Scholars
The Ohio State University has selected its inaugural cohort for the Provost’s Early Career Scholars Program, a new initiative designed to attract and develop the highest caliber early-career faculty.
August 22, 2022
Marketplace
Marketplace
Reshoring high-tech jobs accelerates as supply chain woes continue
A shorter supply chain means less room for error and uncertainty. But that security comes with a higher price tag, says Professor of Operations John Gray.
August 21, 2022
Dayton Daily News
Dayton Daily News
Conflicting signs: What key economic indicators tell us about inflation’s impact
The economy keeps delivering both good and bad news as inflation moderates and jobs grow, but there's a fear of a recession looming. Matt Sheridan, senior lecturer in finance, compares the current warning signs to what he saw ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, as well as ways in which consu
August 15, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Get to know Fisher’s newest faculty members
Meet the newest researchers, thought leaders and practitioners whose insights and expertise are shaping the future of business education at Fisher College of Business.
August 9, 2022
Governing
Governing
Tulsa retools itself for the remote work revolution
Tulsa has long relied on oil and gas to fuel its economy. Thanks to support from private foundations, it's created a tech and entertainment ecosystem that turned out to be a perfect fit for the era of remote work. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says a challenge often faced by ambitious foundations — creating impact at scale — doesn't seem to be hindering progress in Tulsa and in other communities in which foundations are active.
August 9, 2022
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Becoming a leader in education: Jeff Greenley (MBA ’16)
Meet Jeff Greenley (MBA ’16), a former assistant attorney general and National Guard judge advocate in Ohio. Jeff shares his experience as a member of the first BRIGHT New Leaders for Ohio Schools cohort and his transformation from a leader in law to becoming superintendent of Belpre (Ohio) City Schools.
August 7, 2022
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Direct-to-consumer sales are fueling supply-chain tech growth
The logistics of direct-to-consumer sales for manufacturers can be very different from the operations to supply retail stores. Terry Esper, an associate professor of logistics, says lines are getting very blurry between what a retailer used to be and what a manufacturer used to be.
July 28, 2022
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Drive Capital shifts into overdrive
With the VC firm seizing on the competitive advantage of access to entrepreneurs in overlooked states, Lori Kendall, senior lecturer in management and human resources, says Drive’s wider territory can strengthen the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
July 25, 2022
The Courier
The Courier
Cryptocurrency: Risky, unregulated and appealing to scammers
Two things people should know about cryptocurrency: it is risky and not well regulated, said Amin Shams, assistant professor of Finance at Ohio State University.