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Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management, says mid-sized companies often don’t have the same flexibility as larger firms to switch up their supply chains amid tariff concerns.

Catie Russ, an international business major, shares her experience abroad as part of the Fisher College of Business Undergraduate Exchange - Universidad Pontificia Comillas program.

Fisher's partnership with the National Veterans Leadership Foundation is one example of the scholarship funding available to candidates considering pursuing an MBA.

What happens when academic research meets real-world business needs? Associate Professor of Marketing Alice Li is collaborating with KeyBank to put evidence-based insights to work. Together, they’re exploring new marketing strategies that spark innovation, deliver measurable results and create added value for the bank and its customers.

The National Center for the Middle Market's Doug Farren sits down with Interim Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran to explore how Fisher College of Business is redefining business education through experiential learning, industry partnerships and forward‑looking curriculum design.

What happens when an academic, a tech executive and a cookie maker get together? Students get a chance to experience how an ad agency works and advise a local business on its branding, advertising, website design and promotions. Learn how Senior Lecturer Claire Adams collaborated with Fisher alumni to help students bridge the gap between marketing theory and real-world applications.

A trip to Kenya spurred student Lauren Clippard’s desire to provide someone halfway around the world the same opportunity she has at Ohio State. Discover how she harnessed the power of the Ohio State community by bringing together Buckeyes to raise money for a scholarship and highlight the need for access to education.

As organizations depend more on HR and interest in the field has grown, Fisher is meeting the need for these in-demand skills by offering new flexible Master in Human Resources Management (MHRM) options. Program features include action-based learning experiences, flexibility in class scheduling and condensed timelines that allow students to begin jobs sooner.

Professor John Gray appeared before the U.S. Senate Committee on Aging to share his insights on the risks associated with drugs made overseas. He cited the unintended side effects of these drugs due to contaminated factories and types of ingredients used as reasons that truth in drug labeling is important.

Going abroad helped marketing student Jacob Brodson create strong global connections, gain international insights and understand the importance of South America in the worldwide economy. Learn more about how his Honors Cohort Global Lab trip to Brazil helped him gain confidence and broaden his perspective.

Young graduates can’t find jobs. Schools know they have to make big changes. But what? At Fisher, Professor Vince Castillo continues to refine how he uses AI in his classroom to help foster strategic thinking from his students.

Student and alumni mentors play a vital role in helping undergraduates navigate campus life, academics, internships and career decisions. Meet some Fisher mentors whose shared experiences and dedicated support are making a meaningful impact on students.

Nearly 30 top undergraduates from eight universities converged in Columbus for Fisher’s 18th Annual KeyBank Leadership and Creativity Symposium. Through hands-on learning, executive engagement and a case competition, students strengthened leadership, analytics and career readiness — showcasing the power of Fisher’s longstanding partnership with KeyBank.

From Germany to Thailand, Taiwan and beyond, Ohio State students are honing academic and business skills through immersive study abroad experiences. At Fisher's Global Experience Luncheon, students shared the insights, cultural growth and career readiness that's made possible by generous donor support of transformative international learning.

Highlighting the interconnectedness of business, internationally renowned fashion icon, Stuart Weitzman brought his story to Ohio State as part of Fisher's LeadX: Unplugged speaker series. The entrepreneur spoke with more than 250 Buckeyes, offering insights on launching successful entrepreneurial ventures.

Channeling his passion for baseball, Luke Carrell is connecting kids and coaches across the country through the touch of a button. At Fisher, the MBA student is refining an innovative new app, empowering college athletes to utilize their talent in new ways ― and earning key startup funding along the way.

Ohio State students, faculty and staff met with government and community leaders to explore collaborative benefits. Fisher Professor Andrea Contigiani highlighted partnerships training immigrants in entrepreneurship and linking students with refugee communities to overcome barriers, launch businesses and strengthen economic contributions.

A team of accounting students showcased their tax and business advisory skills at the Deloitte FanTAXtic Regional Case Competition, solving a reality-based tax case and earning the chance to compete against 19 other universities at the national competition in Texas in January.

Gift givers think it’s the ultimate faux pas. But research from Fisher's Grant Donnelly, Rebecca Walker Reczek and PhD graduate Cory Haltman suggests that those on the receiving end don’t mind nearly as much as we fear.

The Ohio State University’s recent Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit brought together students, alumni and industry leaders — showcasing campus‑born startups, businesses and collaborations built with creativity, mentorship and Buckeye ambition.

From business to law, the Reese family's support of The Ohio State University is boundless. Learn more about their impact and how Fisher faculty member René Stulz is upholding this strong tradition through his work as a world-renowned finance scholar.

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.

Fisher celebrates eight faculty leaders appointed to endowed chairs, professorships and distinguished honors — recognition of their outstanding research, teaching and service that continue to strengthen Fisher’s academic excellence and impact across business education and industry partnerships.

Over 1,000 members of the Fisher community gathered on Veterans Day for a day of service, making an impact on several greater Columbus nonprofits. From creating flowers, blankets and cards on campus to cleaning a medical specialty camp for children with serious illnesses, Fisher Impact Day reached more than 5,000 people in need.

Between Main Street’s small shops and the global retail giants lies the U.S. middle market — a powerful yet often overlooked engine of one-third of the nation’s economy. As holiday spending ramps up, Doug Farren, executive director of the National Center for the Middle Market, shares some timely insights into what’s happening behind the scenes — and what it means for consumers this season.