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July 26, 2017
Columbus Business First

Co-working space with work-life balance amenities launching near Upper Arlington this fall

Fisher alumnae Melissa Blackburn and Danielle Lim see an opportunity in the growing industry to create a co-working business with a few twists in a more suburban setting that has on-site parking. 
July 26, 2017
Tulsa CW

Revenue Growth Levels Off, Employment Progression Remains High for Middle Market in Q2 2017

Overall performance in the middle market continues to remain strong and optimistic, with most middle market leaders stating that performance has improved with very few reporting worsening conditions, according to the Q2 2017 Middle Market Indicator (MMI) released today by NCMM.
Students working collaboratively on a global project.
July 18, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Students make social impact in projects in Nepal, India

Tasked with solving unique challenges halfway around the world, nine Fisher undergraduate students had the opportunity to put their business skills to
An exterior shot of The Blackwell Inn.
July 18, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Sustainability an important focus at The Blackwell

Far away from its stately rooms, spacious banquet facilities and first-class restaurant, The Blackwell Inn is home to technology that is helping the h
July 17, 2017
Study Breaks

Meet the Ohio State entrepreneur behind Flyby BBQ

David Butcher is heating up Ohio with his smoked meats and tasty sauces served from a truck.
Group of alumni hold up arms in "O" of O-H-I-O in Hong Kong
July 13, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Dean Makhija engages with alumni and friends in Asia

As it embarks on a second century of creating leaders equipped to make impacts around the world, Fisher College of Business recently took advantage of
July 12, 2017
The Conversation

Cherishing stuff with a photo can help you let go of it

In studies conducted online and in person, Prof. Rebecca Reczek and her colleagues found that participants reported that they would experience less identity loss from donating a cherished item if they had photographed it or preserved the memory of it some other way.
Jennifer Kerns portrait
July 11, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Meet Jennifer Kerns (BSBA ’01)

Jennifer Kerns is no stranger to success. Since she graduated from Fisher in 2001, she has launched a successful marketing consulting firm, JK Communi
July 11, 2017
The National Bureau of Economic Research

Developments in the asset management industry

In the United States, the top 10 managers owned about 5 percent of the U.S. stock market in 1980, whereas in 2016 they owned about 23 percent. Prof. Itzhak Ben-David and his colleagues found that this development has increased the volatility of the underlying securities in the U.S.
July 6, 2017
The National Center for the Middle Market

Leading from the middle

The National Center for the Middle Market sits down with Anil Makhija, dean and John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, about how academia is supporting the middle market.
July 1, 2017
Smart Business

Competing with leviathan

Middle-market firms, especially those below $50 million in annual revenue, may feel overwhelmed by the challenge of competing with very large competitors, often multinational firms, that seemingly have unlimited resources available to thwart all competition.
June 26, 2017
The Ohio State University

Scientists find clever way to help you de-clutter your home

If your attic is full of stuff you no longer use but can’t bear to give away, a new study may offer you a simple solution.
June 21, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Fisher Leadership Initiative awards research funding

Demonstrating its commitment to the academic study of effective leadership, the Fisher Leadership Initiative has selected the recipients for its inaug
A distracted driving simulator on display at Ohio State’s Driving Simulation Laboratory.
June 20, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Risk Institute working to curb distracted driving

Members from throughout The Ohio State University recently — and literally — opened their doors to representatives from the Ohio Attorney General’s Of
Accounting Careers Awareness Program students gather together.
June 20, 2017
Fisher College of Business

ACAP-Ohio alumni helping to forge a strong network of leaders

For 22 years, the Accounting Careers Awareness Program (ACAP-Ohio) has provided minority high school students with opportunities to explore career opt
Calculator, glasses and overdues bills on a desk.
June 19, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Adults with ADHD may struggle financially

Much of adult life is chock-full of responsibilities that require organization and timeliness, and acting on impulse is discouraged. In the workplace,
June 17, 2017
The Wall Street Journal

Amazon's deal for Whole Foods seen as ideal for urban pickup and delivery hubs

Amazon.com Inc.’s purchase of Whole Foods Market Inc. could fill an important logistics gap for the online retailer, providing hundreds of stores perfectly positioned to serve as pickup and delivery hubs for urban customers.
Sam Shim
June 14, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Meet Sam Shim (MBA '97)

Thankful for all that his Fisher MBA made possible in his successful career, Sam Shim gives back by serving his local community and helping to establish the Asian and Pacific Islander Alumni Society at Ohio State.
Members of the Girls Heart Reading Ohio smile for a photo inside the Mason Hall Rotunda.
June 14, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Program introduces entrepreneurship to a new generation

A seven-month workshop designed to introduce middle- and high-school girls to the principles of business, innovation and entrepreneurship wrapped up w
June 9, 2017
MarketWatch

Opinion: This incredible shrinking stock market is bad news for this type of investor

The stock pickers among you have fewer than half as many stocks to choose from as you did 20 years ago. Perhaps the most revealing statistic in this regard is the percentage of corporate profits that come from the 100 most profitable listed firms.
June 7, 2017
The National Center for the Middle Market

Keys to being the "perfect link" in the supply chain

The largest and fastest-growing middle market firms with successful supply chains develop deep, collaborative relationships with their most important customers, according to new research from The National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM).
May 30, 2017
The Conversation

Some graduation gifts really are better than others

Graduation season is upon us, and for many graduates, it’s a moment they’ll want to remember for the rest of their lives. Yet families often wonder about the best way to mark this special occasion. The graduation gift, of course, is one way.
Large numbers in the garden of constants on Ohio State Campus
May 26, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Accounting alumni among the top performers on CPA exam

Continuing a legacy of accounting excellence at Fisher, two accounting alumni have been honored as among the top performers nationwide on the Certifie
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Kathleen: It’s honestly very surprising — I didn’t even know the award existed when I was sitting for the CPA exam. It certainly makes all the long hoKathleen: It’s a very humbling experience. Although I won this award, I’m still brand new to the profession of accounting and have so much to learn. TKathleen: The most significant take-away from my time at Fisher was the importance of asking questions. It’s one thing to take the law as written and
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Fisher Global Council members hold up recognition plaque
May 25, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Fisher Global Council celebrates national exporting honor

Demonstrating the nationwide reach and engagement of the Fisher alumni network, a group of graduates, friends, faculty and staff gathered in Washingto
Carmine Oliva displays his class ring
May 25, 2017
Fisher College of Business

After 50 years, class ring a constant reminder of the value of an MBA

There’s something about certain objects and their significance in our lives that compels us to keep them close, regardless of how much time passes or

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