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When it comes to private equity, governments nationwide and their retirees may not actually be getting what they pay for. That at least is the conclusion of a new study by Michael Weisbach, the Ralph W. Kurtz Chair in Finance at Fisher, and his colleagues.

Leaders at midsize companies -- those with $10 million to $1 billion in revenue -- overwhelmingly say tariffs pose a threat to their business, according to a recent survey by the National Center for the Middle Market at The Ohio State University. Hence, a strategically timed rush to lock in prices before the higher tariffs kick in. 

There’s plenty of business schools in the U.S. that make it easier for veterans to get a head start in the business world, with scholarships, GMAT waivers, and specialist MBA programs for servicemen all helping veterans go into graduate education. Fisher is among them.

Ohio State's Inaugural Campus Flag Event brought together military students, veterans, university leaders and staff, and community members in Remembrance Park for a ceremony to honor veterans and active duty service members. It also marked the beginning of a tradition in which cadets, midshipmen and student veterans are presented with new American flags to replace all 28 flags located throughout Ohio State’s Columbus campus.

An MBA program with an international aspect can help students raise their marketability in the workforce, according to Roger Bailey, co-director of the full-time MBA program and Joyce Steffan, director of the office of global business and the director of the center for international business, education and research at Fisher.

As it continues to prepare the next generation of finance leaders for career success, Fisher’s internationally recognized Specialized Master in Finance program has announced a new partnership with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association.

Alumni and friends of the Max M. Fisher College of Business gathered to celebrate the 2018 recipients of the college’s Alumni Awards.

Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics at Fisher, talks about central Ohio's location as being essential as more retail shifts online: "As we see more and more companies getting products out and to consumers and shipping directly to homes, we're seeing the strategic locations of those [distribution centers] as a very vital part of sucess in this new economy."

For the nearly two dozen others who are part of “The Best Damn Band in the Land,” the unique opportunity to perform as part of the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade may soon rival their previous favorite band-related experiences.

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professorship in Accounting, who studies the NRA’s financial statements, said the group does not appear to be facing an immediate fiscal crisis. But he said multiple years of declining net assets raise concerns: The organization will need to scale down its spending or find new sources of revenue.

Nate DeMars (MBA ’11) is founder and CEO of PurSuit — a business that bloomed out of an entrepreneurship class he took at Fisher during his final year as an MBA student.

Leaders at midsize companies -- those with $10 million to $1 billion in revenue -- overwhelmingly say tariffs pose a threat to their business, according to a recent survey by the National Center for the Middle Market at The Ohio State University. 

Few retailers would admit that they're not prepared for a cyber security attack, yet their actions tell a different story. As the march toward e-commerce continues, jumping 11.5 percent in 2017 alone, retailers are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, writes Phil Renaud, executive director of The Risk Institute at The Ohio State University.

“For firms with high passive ownership, you have lower reaction to company-specific news,” said Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher who’s studied the topic. “When everybody pulls money out of the market or gets into the market, the tide lifts all boats.”

As a student at Fisher, Krizzia Yanga (BSBA ’13) discovered her passion for entrepreneurship and realized she’d one day own her own business. Today, she’s a successful restauranteur dedicated to sharing more than delicious food; she also shares her Filipino cultural heritage on Columbus’ vibrant restaurant scene.

For Erin Yu-Lee, Sandra Glaude and Isaiah Stephenson, their hard work and dedication paid off, as the MBA students led Fisher to a third-place finish at the competition, topping 33 other teams at the 2018 National Black MBA Association’s Annual Conference MBA case competition.

The Risk Institute’s 2018 Annual Conference brought together C-suite executives and senior risk professionals from around the globe to explore topics at the forefront of a number of industries, including managing talent pipelines and workforce development in the face of massive technological change and economic upheaval.

The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business established the Specialized Master of Business degree program in Business Analytics (SMB-A) to help professionals develop a mix of business and analytics expertise to study data and produce actionable insights.

As technology reshapes the work of the supply chain manager, so-called “soft skills”, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal effectiveness and empathy, are increasingly important, says Keely Croxton, associate professor of logistics at Fisher.

As Kate Garrett (BSBA '18, MAcc '18) prepares to embark on a career in accounting, she reflects on her Fisher experience and how donor support made it possible. 

Typically, according to Robert Smith, an author of the study from The Ohio State University, as people get used to eating something, they enjoy the food less as time goes on. 

The use of data and analytics is everywhere, and the Nationwide Center for Advanced Customer Insights has a decade-long pedigree as a leader and is a strategic link between Nationwide and The Ohio State University — not to mention a launching pad for some of the university’s brightest students.

Private foundations have two advantages — donors can use a foundation to “make a big splash publicly” and rally people around their cause, while also locking in “immediate tax deductibility,” said Brian Mittendorf, chair of the accounting department at Fisher and the Fisher Designated Professorship in Accounting.

Echoing a broader university-wide commitment to enhancing career connections around the world, Fisher College of Business was represented at the third-annual American Universities’ China Association (AUCA) Career Fair, which was held in Shanghai during the summer of 2018.

As the 2018 recipient of Fisher’s Alumni Award for Professional Achievement, Eric L. Lenard, CMA, CFM (BSBA '97, MBA '97) has demonstrated outstanding achievement in business, civic involvement and service to the college. He shares a little bit about his time at Fisher and why it is so special.