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August 10, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State’s Nisonger Center supports students with autism
Fisher students Hunter Wagner and Brandon Simpson share the impact that the Nisonger Center and its Autism College Experience program — in partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co. — have had in helping them navigate college life at Ohio State.
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August 8, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
HUD Secretary Fudge urges graduates to make a difference
At The Ohio State University’s 2023 summer commencement Sunday at the Jerome Schottenstein Center, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge (BSBA '75) encouraged the graduates to effect positive change.
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August 3, 2023
Newsweek
Newsweek
Map shows which states have better Fitch credit ratings than U.S.
Sixteen states, including Ohio, have maintained their AAA Fitch rating despite the U.S. rating drop to AA+. Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, says the 16 states' ratings could attract more favorable borrowing terms for loans.
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August 3, 2023
Newsweek
Newsweek
Greg Abbott celebrates Texas credit rating as U.S. suffers downgrade
On Tuesday, Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+, but the Lonestar State retained its top rating of AAA. Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, explains that the U.S. rating is viewed as "a report card for a country's economic responsibility."
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August 2, 2023
Poets&Quants for Execs
Poets&Quants for Execs
2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Stephanie E. Green
Meet Stephanie E. Green, a Fisher EMBA graduate and one of Poets&Quants' Best & Brightest Executive MBAs of 2023.
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August 2, 2023
Poets&Quants for Execs
Poets&Quants for Execs
2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Oliver Convertini
Meet Oliver Convertini, a Fisher EMBA graduate, who has been selected as a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Executive MBA of 2023.
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August 2, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Meet Fisher's 2023 new faculty members
Meet the newest members of Fisher’s faculty community of instructors, professors and researchers.
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August 1, 2023
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Swedes know the secret to happiness: You are not your stuff
Swedish death cleaning can help us rethink our relationship to stuff — and our environmental impact. It can, according to research from Marketing and Logistics Chair Joe Goodman, also help us derive happiness by differentiating meaningful items from other clutter.
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July 26, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Custom programming shaping leaders at Honda
Developing a talented workforce is at the heart of successful businesses. Honda, in partnership with Executive Education at Fisher, is training the next generation of automotive leaders via the Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership. Learn more about how this customized program is driving innovation and process improvement for the automotive manufacturer.
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July 26, 2023
Newsweek
Newsweek
These housing markets to be hit hardest by Fed rate hike
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to implement its 11th interest rate hike since March 2022 on Wednesday, with some housing markets expected to be hit harder than others, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate.
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July 19, 2023
USA Today
USA Today
UPS on strike: How will Amazon deliveries be affected if UPS Teamsters union halts work?
Amazon doesn't expect a significant impact on deliveries, but experts warn that some rural customers could face delays if UPS workers strike. Additionally, the results of contract negotiations between Teamsters and UPS could have wider impacts on all delivery workers, says Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.
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July 17, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Expanding access to advanced robotic surgery for lung cancer patients
At the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Robert Merritt, MD, is giving more patients second chances at life by embracing an innovative robotic approach to lung cancer surgery. Read more about how the surgeon and current EMBA student is pioneering technology to improve surgical outcomes and faster recoveries.
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July 17, 2023
Forbes
Forbes
UPS strike could cost U.S. economy billions: Here’s how it would impact consumers and businesses
If UPS workers go on strike next month, the disruption stands to impact the economy, businesses and customers directly. Professor of Logistics Terry Esper details how some of it could play out.
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July 13, 2023
Newsweek
Newsweek
Florida insurance crisis sparks fears of housing market crash
As Farmers Insurance announced their intention to discontinue new coverage in Florida, Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, says that the result of major insurers pulling out of the state could be profound on the housing market.
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July 11, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Lady Buckeyes soar to second place finish in Air Race Classic
Meet Aviation Management student Allie Belafsky and her teammate Madi Blackford, participants in the 46th annual Air Race Classic, a three-day, cross-country women's air racing event. Together, the Buckeyes took second at the event, recognized as the ‘epicenter of women’s air racing.'
![UPS workers may go on strike: What it would mean for you and your packages](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/49a2ec7a-ead5-454f-821c-8509f7e138bd-AFP_AFP_33N77F3.jpg?VersionId=5d1zSG40cPw4YfAgsWmtlNc2HvPE7v2g&itok=FfaP9Ep3)
July 11, 2023
USA Today
USA Today
UPS workers may go on strike: What it would mean for you and your packages
If the potential strike is anything like UPS’s last strike in 1997, it could lead to slower deliveries, higher prices and supply chain disruptions, says Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Fisher.
![Jobs that AI can't do](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/d08f9916-22a8-42df-bafc-b54a037b64d6_1140x641.jpg?VersionId=_Mbc.5eh6TW_dlV87T.x.ZnrmxBgq45S&itok=VT9F2WAo)
July 10, 2023
WBNS-10TV
WBNS-10TV
Jobs that AI can't do
Employers are starting to take a closer look at how programs like ChatGPT can help their workplace. But are there jobs artificial intelligence cannot replace? Hun Lee, assistant professor of management and human resources, says there are three functions that AI cannot replicate human thought and action.
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July 10, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State camp teaches high schoolers business, personal finance skills
See how a partnership with the city of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods brought more than 40 high school students to The Ohio State University to explore business, the business of sports and college life at as Buckeyes.
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July 7, 2023
Sportico.com
Sportico.com
With LIV pairing, PGA Tour preserves contentious tax-exempt status
The PGA Tour's status as a tax-exempt organization is getting new scrutiny on the heels of its merger with LIV, says Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting and a nonprofit expert.
![How 6 CPGs use internships to fuel talent pipeline, encourage industry careers](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/JQ%2520Headshot1.jpg?VersionId=RCgNsP6eGSVyibceBlxmYQbTvU_ficoA&itok=7-Fr9-N5)
July 5, 2023
CPG Specialist
CPG Specialist
How 6 CPGs use internships to fuel talent pipeline, encourage industry careers
Jon Quinn, senior lecturer of marketing and logistics and academic director of the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Immersion, provides some insights into what makes for meaningful internship experiences.
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June 28, 2023
Scripps News
Scripps News
Where's the empathy? Experts explain why sub disaster led to jokes
The OceanGate Titan submersible that imploded with five on board became subject to memes on social media which were unsympathetic to the families. Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Jesse Walker shares insights into how society views the ultra rich collectively and as individuals.
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June 26, 2023
MarketWatch
MarketWatch
Fintech promised to revolutionize loans for those left out of the credit system. New research indicates it’s not living up to that promise
Fintech lenders are ‘relying heavily’ on credit scores to determine loan pricing, according to a study co-authored by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, and his colleagues.
June 18, 2023
Dayton Daily News
Dayton Daily News
Former Kettering Health board member says better oversight, more transparency needed
Maintaining its image as a quality health care system is going to be crucial going forward for Kettering Health, said Roy Lewicki, a professor emeritus of ethics and human resources at Fisher.
![Imran Nuri with his 50-year-old camera on his "Advice from America" road trip.](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/2023-05/DSC06301_0.jpg?VersionId=.Wo1f48JBEkxqS0.ygvIQ9fF.o.rKIXP&h=7f8a0a0c&itok=TYkrn-Ue)
June 14, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Snapshot of an entrepreneur
Imran Nuri (BSBA ’20) set out on a 15,000-mile road trip to find the meaning of life and himself. In the process, he laid the foundation for his newest entrepreneurial venture, “Advice from America,” a published collection of advice and guidance from complete strangers.
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May 27, 2023
Washington Post
Washington Post
Americans are bad at resting. Here’s how to reclaim your free time.
Prioritizing rest is essential, experts such as Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc say. Here's why it's so hard and tips on how to start.