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September 20, 2024
The Atlantic
The Atlantic
The Tupperware trap
The company’s bankruptcy filing is a reminder that being first isn’t always enough, a fact bolstered by research from Fisher's Oded Shenkar about the success of so-called copycat products and services.

September 17, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Alumni of Color Network Weekend celebrates extraordinary graduates
Fisher’s fourth annual Alumni of Color Network Weekend celebrated eight alumni for their work as trailblazers and change agents dedicated to making a positive impact in business and academia. Meet the distinguished graduates who were honored for being leaders in their profession, in business and throughout their communities.

September 14, 2024
Financial Times
Financial Times
‘This is not about rooting out a few bad apples’: How bullying became a big issue in film and TV
Research from Fisher's Robert Lount, Jr. and Ben Tepper shows how abusive supervision that was so common in the past doesn't drive positive performance by employees.

September 7, 2024
The Colin McEnroe Show
The Colin McEnroe Show
Don’t worry. We’ve got enough maple syrup. But beyond that, the supply chain is still a mess
Terry Esper joins the Colin McEnroe show to talk about the supply, demand and capacity issues that have plagued supply chains since the onset of the pandemic.

September 3, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State marching band drum major Clayton Callender, keeping TBDBITL on point
Meet Clayton Callender, the third-year accounting student who is leading TBDBITL as drum major for the second straight year.

August 24, 2024
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2024 MBA To Watch: Jaimie Lea Santmyer (MBA '24)
Get to know MBA alumna Jaimie Lea Santmyer, a “hard-working, naturally optimistic, risk taker, who values community and integrity.” Jaimie talks about her unique path to Fisher's MBA, what she's enjoyed about the program and why being part of Ohio State's professional network is such a unique career differentiator.

August 24, 2024
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2024 MBA To Watch: Taylor Williams (MBA '24)
Technology, music and teaching are passion points for MBA alumna Taylor Williams. Learn more about her path from the music classroom to Fisher and now, to JPMorgan Chase.

August 23, 2024
WOSU
WOSU
The Little Grand Market opens in Columbus. How many food halls can the city support?
Brian Hipsher, a senior lecturer in marketing and restaurant brand expert, says the addition of more food halls in Columbus makes sense for many. For consumers, they offer unique experiences and elevated dining, and for the vendors, food halls are less risky ways to establish a new restaurant.

August 21, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Investing in leadership: Fisher’s EMBA and Worthington Steel
Fisher’s Executive MBA (EMBA) takes a vested interest in the development of future business leaders. See how the program’s hands-on approach to analytical strategies, change management principles and global perspectives is changing the way companies like Worthington Steel do business.

August 15, 2024
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State students gain work experience through summer internships
The Wheeler and Wolstein Internship Program continues to provide undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio State with scholarship funding and internships with startup companies and small businesses. Learn more about the program and how it's positively impacting tomorrow's innovators.

August 13, 2024
CapRadio
CapRadio
Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina suspected of receiving nearly $500,000 in mysterious payments, according to unredacted report
Individuals holding multiple job titles at small nonprofits is fairly common, Accounting Professor Brian Mittendorf says. But as those organizations begin to scale, responsibilities should be delegated to others to avoid the possibility of one person "exerting too much influence."

August 13, 2024
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Is Bill Gates a savior or a villain?
Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Jesse Walker shares his insights into how consumers view billionaires as individuals versus collectively. The work helps paint a picture of the visionary Bill Gates.

August 12, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Get to know Fisher's new 2024 faculty
Meet the researchers, practitioners and thought leaders joining Fisher as our newest faculty members for the 2024 academic year.

August 8, 2024
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2024 Best and Brightest Executive MBA: Jené Pulliam
Get to know Jené Pulliam, an Executive MBA student at Fisher who describes herself as an “authentic bridge-builder who connects with and serves others by sharing my time, knowledge, and talents.”

August 7, 2024
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2024 Best and Brightest Executive MBA: Brian Rapp
Meet Brian Rapp, a member of Fisher's Executive MBA cohort and a self-described "authentic leader who blends IQ and EQ to forge impactful strategies and data-driven solutions.”

August 1, 2024
The New York Times
The New York Times
A pattern of lavish spending at a leading LGBTQ nonprofit
Nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf weighs in on what the New York Times calls "lavish spending" by the chief executive of GLAAD.

July 29, 2024
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits
The complicated, often murky, world of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) has touched not just every corner of college sports, but also had an unanticipated effect on the charitable organizations that popped up to help players secure these sponsorship deals. What's tricky, says nonprofit expert Brian Mittendorf, is how a tax-exempt organization clearly demonstrates that NIL deals further its charitable mission.
July 25, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Fisher earns AACSB reaccreditation
Fisher College of Business was one of 86 institutions around the world to earn reaccreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The college's Department of Accounting and MIS also completed the process. Reaccreditation ensures greater access to high-quality business education for learners around the world and businesses seeking top talent.
July 17, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Dirt, data and determination: Kalib Riddle’s drive to help farmers plant smarter
An entrepreneur since grade school, Kalib Riddle has always been interested in sustainability and agriculture. Now, the second-year economics major and Techstars Columbus participant has launched a startup dedicated to creating agricultural technology that reduces fertilizer runoff and soil erosion while helping farmers save money.

July 15, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Take five with Interim Dean Trevor Brown
Get to know Trevor Brown, Fisher’s new interim dean. Brown, who also serves as dean of The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, is excited to continue the college’s positive momentum in how its educating and engaging with our students, alumni, partners and friends ― all while setting up Fisher’s permanent leader for immediate and sustained success.

July 15, 2024
Forbes
Forbes
Meet the most powerful philanthropists in America: Warren Buffett’s kids
Why are few people aware of the philanthropic impact that Warren Buffett's children are having? Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says most people are looking at the total wealth of an organization, not its payout. And that's where the Buffett children exceed payout norms.

July 10, 2024
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Buckeyes swimmer Alex Axon eager to dive into Olympic Games
Finance student Alex Axon is headed to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as part of the Canadian national swim team. He shares how his journey began ― and how earning the title of "Olympian" is a distinction he'll proudly carry with him the rest of his life.

July 9, 2024
WalletHub
WalletHub
Best & worst places to rent in America
James Maniace, senior lecturer in finance, shares housing tips for those exploring the rental market in various cities across the U.S.

June 28, 2024
Axios
Axios
How a major real estate settlement could affect Ohio homebuying
The National Association of Realtors recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questioned how real estate agents are paid — and who foots the bill. Itzhak Ben-David, the academic director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, expects brokerage earnings to decline as commissions eventually become more closely linked to an agent's effort.

June 24, 2024
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Decade as dean: A Q&A with Dean Anil Makhija
Throughout his 10 years as dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, Anil Makhija has led the college through exciting changes and challenging times. As he prepares to return to the college’s Department of Finance faculty this month, Dean Makhija spent some time reflecting on the countless accomplishments made possible by the hard work and dedication of so many during his decade as dean.