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Feeling a little anxious about returning to the workplace now that things are opening back up? Management and human resources expert Jasmine Hu has some answers that can put you more at ease.

Part-time MBAs are a popular choice for those looking to work and study at the same time. Fisher's Working Professional MBA Program was recently named among the 16 best part-time MBA programs according to the latest US News rankings.

A federal grant secured by Fisher’s Office of Global Business is part of a foundation for the creation of a new program that will connect underrepresented students with increased access to global learning opportunities.

See why instructors Ewa Sletten and Mike Easterday were recognized by EY for their exemplary commitment to undergraduate accounting education.

Whether finding a new job, moving to a new city or excelling in the classroom, members of Fisher's Accounting and Management Information Systems community found ways to thrive during an unprecedented 2020-21 academic year. See how the global pandemic challenged and invigorated each of them.

Being a survivor of a downsizing can have a significant negative impact, says Professor of Management and Human Resources Howard Klein. How companies communicate with those being let go, as well as with those who remain, can help alleviate some of the trauma of job cuts. 

Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper joins Supply & Demand Chain Executive's podcast for a discussion about workforce development in the industry.

Thaddeus H. Spratlen passed away on May 18, 2021. Spratlen (BSBA ’56, MA ’57, PhD ’62) was a prolific thought leader in marketing and society research as well as a groundbreaking scholar who paved the way for future faculty of color. 

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, raises a concern regarding the value of memecoins such as Shiba Inu coins and whether donating cryptocurrency to charity is more trouble than it’s worth for recipients who might need immediate liquidity.

An interdisciplinary research team that includes Andrea Contigiani, assistant professor of management and human resources, has been awarded a grant to study the potential benefits of entrepreneurship training for refugee and other vulnerable populations.

A federal judge has dismissed the National Rifle Association's petition for bankruptcy, saying it was filed in "bad faith" in order to avoid litigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which has sued to dissolve the NRA for allegedly misusing charitable funds. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor of Accounting, explains what the ruling means for future lawsuits the organization may face.

Learn about the competition that challenged Fisher students to create innovative solutions designed to help companies become more eco-friendly.

"I knew I wanted to attend a program where I would have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships but also have access to phenomenal instructors and resources." Meet Kate Morales, one of Poets&Quants’ Best & Brightest MBAs of 2021, and learn about her decision to pursue an MBA at Fisher.

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, weighs in on the NRA's bankruptcy hearing and how it could impact the powerful lobbying group.

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, looks at how the Gates' divorce could impact the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's philanthropic work.

Faced with the challenge of helping a local restaurant group make inroads into new communities and recruiting diverse talent, MBA students got creative. See what solutions impressed Cameron Mitchell Restaurants executives.

Meet Jasmine Hu, associate professor of management and human resources at Fisher, and learn why she was selected as one of Poets&Quants' 2021 Best 40 Under 40 Business School Professors.

Grace Figliomeni is passionate about supporting local businesses and empowering women. After graduation, she’s doing both with her newly discovered career path in social entrepreneurship.

Academic excellence, commitment to service and a passion for students — see why undergrads Jalyn Hall and Jasmine Mathis and staff member Lorraine Pennyman were spotlighted by Ohio State’s historic Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter.

Mary Beth McCormick, a housing expert and executive director of The Ohio State Center for Real Estate said trends, such as crime, take longer to cultivate than just a few months.

Among the trends in entrepreneurship discussed in a new report from the Kenan Institute was the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses: minority- and women-owned firms did not have access to funds available through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Research by Isil Erel, the David A. Rismiller Chair in Finance and the academic director of the Risk Institute, also showed how the use of fintech and online banking can improve access, "especially to underserved areas with lower incomes and a larger share of the minority population."

Harley Blakeman (BSBA '17) discusses the creation of Honest Jobs and its pivot from job-hunt training services to a full tech platform that matches candidates with criminal records with employers.

Pandemic shortages have moved beyond toilet paper and into the inner workings of computers.  "I'd say it's kind of a supply chain executive's worst nightmare in that demand seems to have skyrocketed, and I think that's both coming from traditional industries, like the auto industry. And the cryptocurrency and the gaming industries are growing," said Keely Croxton, professor of logistics.

A major trader of digital currency went live on the NASDAQ Wednesday, soaring and plunging in the first few hours of trading. Although it’s an exciting day for digital currency, it doesn’t mark the end of dollars and cents, says Matt Sheridan, a senior lecturer in finance. It does, however, legitimize other crypto assets such as Bitcoin.

What is experiential learning at Fisher? It’s creativity, risk-taking and solving real problems — like designing better COVID-19 masks.