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Incoming students who have served our country are being given a special opportunity.

Compensation committees face a daunting challenge: putting together 2021 incentive and bonus plans for a year that’s likely to be as uncertain as 2020. “The more uncertain the environment, the more boards have to build flexibility into plans to allow for a rebalancing of priorities,” says Michael Weisbach, the Ralph W. Kurtz Chair in Finance.

Leaders from The Ohio State University, Honda and state and local government are celebrating a historic milestone between the university and one of world’s most respected manufacturers. A formal agreement cementing the Honda-Ohio State partnership was approved 20 years ago. 

Meet Jay Clouse, a serial entrepreneur and self-described connector who feeds on the energy created by small groups of people who are passionate about what they do.

Associate Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc shares insights into the impact of COVID-19 on drivers and consumer demand and sentiment around auto insurance.

Root Inc., the parent of Columbus-based Root Insurance Co., registered this week to bring a new species to the state: a high-flying venture-backed tech IPO. "There has never been venture-backed company from Ohio that has gone public at more than $1 billion (value)," said Steve Salopek, senior lecturer in finance at Ohio State University and a former investment manager.

Football fans view him as a gladiator, but Sam Hubbard continues to define himself in ways beyond his sport.

During the recent years’ financial squeeze that the NRA has faced, it has increasingly relied on cash infusions from the NRA Foundation in the form of support for programs, reimbursements for shared costs, and even loans, according to Brian Mittendorf, senior associate dean for staff, human resources, and culture and the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting.

Despite the fact that the secretive startup, which aims to become the U.S. government's "default" software, has never made a profit, Michael Weisbach, the Ralph W. Kurtz Chair in Finance, says the market views it as having long-term profitability.

Michael Weisbach, the Ralph Kurtz Chair in Finance at Fisher, shares insights into the corporate governance structure and practices at Palantir, a data mining company founded by Peter Thiel, as it prepares to go public.

Ellora Majumder and Kyle Madura may not have felt like pioneers, but when COVID-19 turned their sure-fire summer global internships upside down, the Fisher students were certainly in unfamiliar territory. 

Naturally, a challenging undergraduate experience can create a reluctance to pursue a graduate degree. For Malak Abdel-Hadi, earning her Master of Business Operational Excellence degree caps off a journey of personal and professional growth, and with each passing day she is more confident in her choice of degree and in herself.

Disclosing one’s disability is a completely personal decision and is typically needed when a barrier prevents someone from competing for a job, performing a job or gaining equal access to a benefit. Employers should understand candidates’ rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide reasonable accommodations to those who need it.

Jada Washington (BSBA ’20) leaned on some familiar faces at Fisher to help land her first job in a crowded workforce.

Polaris Fashion Place and CbusShops are teaming up to offer free, same-day delivery to customers. CbusShops was founded by local entrepreneur and Fisher student Jack Hendrix. It allows customers to shop their favorite Polaris Fashion Place retailers from the comfort of their own home, while having access to same-day delivery.

Online grocery shopping has taken off during the pandemic, and companies are introducing a new type of store meant to fulfill online orders. But part of the reason the future is unclear is not everyone is online ordering experiences have been stellar, says Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics.

Want to address systemic racism at business schools? Seven business school scholars, including Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources at Fisher, suggest starting with MBA program rankings.

Continuous innovation in curriculum and success among alumni are just a few reasons why Fisher’s Specialized Master in Finance program continues to earn worldwide recognition. 

The National Rifle Association’s revenue from member dues cratered and legal costs soared in 2019 as the group weathered internal strife and investigations by attorneys general in New York State and Washington, D.C., into alleged financial impropriety and violations of nonprofit law. “No matter how you interpret it, things have gotten worse,” said Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting and an expert on nonprofit accounting.

Meet the researchers and thought leaders who have joined Fisher’s world-class faculty ahead of the 2020-21 academic year.

The Blackwell Inn is known as a swanky hotel on the Ohio State University campus. Celebrities like Jerry Lewis, Stevie Nicks, Christopher Reeve and Van Halen have stayed there. But this fall, it is housing students.

Lug nuts used by Ford Motor Co. remain a source of controversy even after a federal court this year dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that the two-piece design was defective and dangerous. W.C. Benton, the Edwin D. Dodd Professor of Management  at Fisher, urges caution on Ford's part in dealing with the issue.