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March 5, 2025
Vox
Vox
Why it still takes days for banks to give you your money
It’s the 21st century — instant bank transfers should be the norm everywhere. For countries such as Brazil that have widely adopted instant banking, the result has been increased competition among traditional banks and significant benefits for average citizens, according to research by Fisher's Sergey Sarkisyan.

February 26, 2025
WBFF
WBFF
Baltimore's youth fund sent nearly $1 million to a nonprofit that folded 18 months later
Nonprofit accounting expert Brian Mittendorf says the size of a grant provided to a Baltimore-area nonprofit ― and the apparent lack of oversight via a tax filing is concerning.

February 25, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Family ties: Mother and son embarking on their Buckeye journeys together
Connie and Jesse Skomra have always had a special bond ― first as mother and son, then as teacher and pupil, and now as Business Buckeyes and classmates. Learn more about the Skomras and how their paths as lifelong learners converged at Fisher.

February 20, 2025
Axios
Axios
Ohio is fighting a shortage of accountants
Reducing barriers such as the 150 college credit hour rule is one tactic that's been pitched to help fight an upcoming shortage in accountants. But Tzachi Zach, academic director of Fisher's Master of Accounting program, says higher education leaders need to better sell the industry to prospective students.

February 18, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Helping MBA students explore career paths
See how a recent visit to Nestlé USA’s headquarters exemplified the purpose of Fisher’s new Career and Industry Immersion Academies and provided Full-Time MBA students an immersive look at real-world supply chain processes, market trends and effective cross-department collaboration.

February 14, 2025
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Banks big and small seek to build up Central Ohio
Research from the most recent Middle Market Indicator, published by the National Center for the Middle Market, reflects economic optimism shared among bankers in Central Ohio.

February 10, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Lithgow honored by the American College Personnel Association
Jana Lithgow, executive director of Fisher’s Undergraduate Programs Office, has been named a 2025 Diamond Honoree by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA-College Student Educators International) for her work serving Fisher students.

January 21, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Honors program is building resilient leaders
Soft skills such as compassion, emotional intelligence, empathy and communication are essential to resilient leadership. Learn how students in the Honors Leadership program are combining these skills with their business education to build relationships, discover shared values and understand how to manage change.

January 17, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Lucas Tai named Ohio State’s first Schwarzman Scholar
Lucas Tai’s (BSBA ’23) academic and professional careers have been an intersection of his many interests: government service, the automotive industry, sustainability, emerging technologies, economics and public policy. Recently selected as Ohio State’s first-ever Schwarzman Scholar, Tai is excited for the global fellowship ― and its potential to help him revitalize the Midwest.

January 13, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
From advocacy to advancement: Jess Pfister
A clinician at heart, Jess Pfister (MBA ’19) loves creating exceptional experiences for patients at the Wexner Medical Center Outpatient Care New Albany. As an advocate for family, patients and staff, she finds ways to speak for those who don’t have a voice. Find out how this servant leader has leaned into the uncomfortable to not only stay patient-centered, but to advance her career.

December 30, 2024
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Creating a productive 2025: Tips for setting and achieving your goals
Finding an accountability partner can help provide encouragement and feedback and gently nudge you to keep your New Year goals, says Howard Klein, professor of management and human resources.

December 27, 2024
The New York Times
The New York Times
Tesla investors are still bullish. Can Elon Musk deliver?
Sales of the company’s cars are flagging and, according to Fisher's Ken Boyer, Elon Musk's interest in electric vehicles isn't what it was, but investors are focusing on the potential of autonomous driving and Musk’s ties to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

December 22, 2024
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
‘God Bless America’ fund beats political rivals with 33% gain
Despite the strong showing of politically-themed ETFs, finance researcher Itzhak Ben-David says thematic ETFs usually underperform. His research that shows specialized ETFs tend to trail market benchmarks by about 30% over five years.

December 18, 2024
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Crypto charity leader sentenced for tax evasion
Nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf says a donor-advised fund's growth to $10 billion under Bryan Doreian during a slumping crypto market raises questions about Doreian and his leadership of the SDG Impact Fund.

December 12, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Fisher students soar to international case competition win
A team of Fisher students won the BisNet International Case Competition by creating the best strategy for an international airline company looking to re-enter the Argentinian market. Learn more about how the students tackled the challenge at the fifth annual event.

November 22, 2024
DHL
DHL
From classroom to career: Eliminating boundaries for future supply chain leaders
James Hill, chair of Fisher's Department of Operations and Business Analytics, joins DHL's podcast to talk about operations and logistics management options available to undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio State.

November 19, 2024
NPR
NPR
How to shop during a crisis
Professor of Logistics Terry Esper talks supply chain disruptions and how consumers can prepare themselves to shop during crises ― while avoiding panic buying.
November 15, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Uniting in service: Fisher Impact Day helps community organizations
Fisher students, faculty and staff united for Fisher Impact Day, an annual day of service designed to create a lasting impact and that helps several community organizations fulfill mission-critical needs. See how this student-led event helped more than 6,200 Central Ohio children, veterans, animals and homeless individuals.

November 7, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Embracing risk: Cole Heidelberger takes leadership to heart
Organizing and hosting a student seminar takes courage and negotiation, logistics and leadership skills to create a meaningful event. Third-year finance student Cole Heidelberger utilized those skills and lessons from his experience as part of the Dean’s Leadership Academy to bring a New York Times best-selling author to campus.

November 6, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Three generations of Ohio State alumni are cornerstone of new Daley Pavilion
During Ohio State’s homecoming weekend on Oct. 26, the Daley family joined Fisher administrators, faculty and staff and members of the Buckeye community for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the newest addition to Fisher's campus, the Daley Family Pavilion and Terrace.

November 4, 2024
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State students learn international business through pilot program
A pioneering new offering connected Fisher students with counterparts in Panama for a hands-on look at global business. See why the college's first Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) experience was a success for logistics students.
October 28, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
New scholarship program expands educational access for veterans and military-connected individuals
Fisher College of Business and the National Veterans Leadership Foundation have launched a scholarship initiative to support lifelong learning for military-connected individuals through the college's Executive Education offerings.

October 22, 2024
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
Looking at online MBA programs? Start with these three questions
From flexibility to customization to career readiness, these are three questions potential MBA students should consider when evaluating an online program.

October 18, 2024
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State students learn value of embracing risk at leadership event
Motivational speaker and best-selling author Harlan Cohen shared tips for success with Ohio State students as part of a leadership event organized by Fisher students.

October 14, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Changes enhance Specialized Master in Finance
Fisher's Specialized Master in Finance (SMF) degree has undergone exciting changes. Learn more about what enhancements are being made and how they'll positively impact the academic experience of finance students.