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Republicans spent years targeting progressive dark money. That could now boomerang on Trump.
July 27, 2026
CBS News

Republicans spent years targeting progressive dark money. That could now boomerang on Trump.

Charities face broad public-disclosure requirements "at least in part because they are publicly supported through tax benefits," said Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, who specializes in nonprofit accounting.
Group of MBA students in white lab coats posing on a ship deck during an industrial oat milling facility tour.
July 24, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher MBAs and JobsOhio: Powering business growth together

In partnership with JobsOhio, MBA students traveled to Germany and France to help companies explore U.S. growth opportunities, gaining invaluable consulting experience and firsthand lessons in strategy, teamwork and cross-cultural business through Fisher's Global Applied Projects program.
Spilled coffee cup resting on a laptop keyboard, with coffee spread across the computer.
July 23, 2026
The New York Times

Gen Z fell out of love with work. I don’t blame them.

Groundbreaking research by Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness, sheds light on current sentiments toward opportunities and work shared by Gen Z.
Aerial view of downtown Columbus, Ohio, featuring the city skyline, Scioto River, and surrounding green parkland on a sunny day.
July 23, 2026
Axios

Columbus unemployment reaches new modern low

Columbus-area unemployment in May was at its lowest point in decades and the second lowest among major U.S. metros. The low unemployment data, however, isn't necessarily a good thing, says Professor Ben Campbell.
Ohio State president is building new pathways for business partnerships
July 22, 2026
The Ohio State University

Ohio State president is building new pathways for business partnerships

Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda, speaking at a fireside chat with Columbus Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Derrick R. Clay, highlighted Fisher's executive education offerings as one way the university is working with partners regionally to drive economic growth and workforce development.
Aerial view of a dense residential neighborhood with closely spaced houses, driveways, parked cars, and narrow yards lining a city street.
July 22, 2026
Los Angeles Times

Over 3 years, homeless nonprofit paid more than $1.7 million to companies owned by its chief executive

Over three years, the homeless housing nonprofit A Step to Freedom paid more than $1.7 million to two companies owned by its chief executive, according to the Los Angeles Times. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, said the contracts pose serious conflict-of-interest risks amid growing scrutiny of how homelessness dollars are monitored and spent across L.A. County.
Student holding Ohio State banner, while four students spell out O-H-I-O in front of a sign saying MKV
July 14, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

How Fisher students helped bring a German company to Ohio

Alumni Kyle Clark (MBA ’25) and Yui Yu (MBA ’25) discovered that academic theory can turn into reality. Learn how their strategic business plan, developed as part of the Global Applied Projects program, led to the global expansion and growth of MKV, a German industrial plastics recycling company.
Buckeyes Abroad: Alexandra Radoumis-Weiler
July 8, 2026
The Ohio State University Office of International Affairs

Buckeyes Abroad: Alexandra Radoumis-Weiler

Alexandra Radoumis-Weiler shared her experience on the Fisher Global Consulting: Corporate program, an experience that took her to Ireland.
Students sitting in classroom style seating facing front of room with power point presentation
July 7, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Why more companies are turning to Fisher for executive education

Workforce disruption is changing how organizations compete. Executive Education offerings at Fisher are helping businesses keep pace through new and expanded programs that develop leaders, strengthen talent and drive results. Discover why more than 90 organizations have recently turned to Fisher to prepare for what's next.
Buckeyes Abroad: Eva Myatt
July 1, 2026
The Ohio State University Office of International Affairs

Buckeyes Abroad: Eva Myatt

Marketing major Eva Myatt shares her experience abroad as part of Fisher's Freshman Global Lab trip to Japan.
Changing trends in workplace culture
July 1, 2026
WOSU

Changing trends in workplace culture

From unorthodox schedules going against the traditional 9 to 5 to new methods in how work gets done, Lori Kendall, academic director of Fisher's Full-Time MBA program and a management and human resources expert, shares her perspectives on how people are working in 2026.
What is a budget?
June 25, 2026
WalletHub

What is a budget?

Clinical Associate Professor of Finance Jay Wellman provides some basic information about budgeting, its purpose and tips for long-term success.
A headshot of Brian Mittendorf
June 22, 2026
The Reload

NRA faces new financial peril

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, explains the battle between the National Rifle Association's foundation and the NRA membership organization, which recently escalated when the foundation's leadership dropped the NRA moniker from the group's name.
Fascinating Ohio: a journalist, business innovator and retail leader
June 18, 2026
WOSU

Fascinating Ohio: a journalist, business innovator and retail leader

Kimberly Lee Minor, interim executive director of Fisher's Office of Career Management (OCM) talks about her unique background and the work OCM is doing to help students find post-graduate career success.
Vince Castillo in a dark suit and red tie.
June 11, 2026
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Can colleges make all their students ‘AI fluent’?

Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo says the pace of change within the development of artificial intelligence is prompting universities to move quicker to adapt and adopt fluency initiatives.
MBA students huddle around laptops working on a project in a conference room.
June 8, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Hands-on learning takes center stage in MBA Business Lab Challenge 

From small businesses to Fortune-recognized companies, Full-Time MBA students spent the spring semester solving real business challenges through the Business Lab Challenge. The hands-on learning experience sharpened consulting, leadership and problem-solving skills while delivering meaningful results for client partners.
Buckeyes Abroad: Marisa Prock
June 8, 2026
The Ohio State University Office of International Affairs

Buckeyes Abroad: Marisa Prock

Marketing major Marisa Prock reflects on her experience as part of Fisher's Global Consulting: Start-Up program, which took her to Spain for an immersive global experience.
Tai completes master’s program as Ohio State’s first Schwarzman Scholar
June 5, 2026
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Tai completes master’s program as Ohio State’s first Schwarzman Scholar

From Ohio to Beijing, Fisher alumnus Lucas Tai has completed his global affairs master’s at Tsinghua University as Ohio State’s first Schwarzman Scholar — gaining new perspective, embracing his roots and deepening his understanding of U.S.–China relations.
Ohio State launches Summer Catalyst to help student startups grow
May 27, 2026
The Ohio State University

Ohio State launches Summer Catalyst to help student startups grow

The Summer Catalyst, presented by The Ohio State University Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship united student founders in an intensive program, helping ventures build momentum, refine strategies and connect with mentors to accelerate progress toward market-ready products and services.
Jack Swartley poses next to a colorful delivery van.
May 25, 2026
The Ohio State University

Turning produce into a perfect solution

Finance majors Jack Swartley and Sky Sie are turning imperfect produce into affordable food access, building a mission-driven startup that fights hunger, reduces waste and delivers dignity to families across Columbus.
Vince Castillo, in a suit, gestures to a presentation slide.
May 24, 2026
The Columbus Dispatch

Faculty debate the promise, perils of Ohio State's AI Fluency Initiative

For Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo, his lightbulb moment regarding AI happened pretty quickly following the release of OpenAI's release of ChatGPT: professors shouldn’t be trying to fight AI in the classroom. Rather, he said, they should embrace it — not purely out of interest but also out of necessity. That belief is at the heart of Ohio State's AI Fluency initiative.
From Texas to Ohio State: Finding opportunity in a big campus, big city
May 21, 2026
The Ohio State University

From Texas to Ohio State: Finding opportunity in a big campus, big city

Out-of-state student Jack Drake shares how The Ohio State University opened doors through aviation management, a business-focused education at Fisher and a welcoming campus community that helped him find his place.
Buckeyes Abroad: Abby Krupitzer
May 20, 2026
The Ohio State University Office of International Affairs

Buckeyes Abroad: Abby Krupitzer

Finance major Abby Krupitzer reflects on her experience abroad as part of Fisher's Business Global Lab in Barcelona, Spain.
Levi Duncan shakes hands with a man after receiving an award at the Ohio Small Business Week and Lender Awards.
May 14, 2026
The Ohio State University

New Ohio State graduate named SBA Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year for Ohio

Levi Duncan (EMBA '26) was honored for his small business success in Springfield, Ohio, at the 2026 Ohio Small Business Week and Lender Awards, presented by the Small Business Association and Fisher College of Business.
Myles found a passport to self-discovery
May 11, 2026
The Ohio State University

Myles found a passport to self-discovery

The beauty of being a Buckeye is that wherever life takes you, your community is there. New Fisher graduate Myles Canty learned this early on during his academic journey at Ohio State.

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