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August 6, 2017
Crain's Cleveland Business

Ohio's 'middle' is quite robust

If you're looking to get to the top of the economy, aim for the middle.
August 6, 2017
Poets&Quants

2017 MBAs To Watch: Julanda Al-Riyami, Ohio State (Fisher)

Fisher grad builds a guitar from scratch...and then learns how to play.
August 4, 2017
The Ohio State University Global Water Institute

Fisher MBA students explore post-harvest opportunities for Tanzanian farmers

A team of six MBA student consultants from Fisher College of Business’ Global Applied Projects (GAP) program recently completed a three-week study on behalf of the Global Water Institute (GWI) in T…
Pelotonia riders on their bikes on the road
August 3, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Fisher staff, students ride to end cancer

For each Pelotonia participant, motivations behind why they ride are as personal and individualized as the cyclists themselves. But they share in a co
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For Chauncey Kimble, a senior in logistics management, Pelotonia 2017 was his first ride. He was motivated to participate in the 25-mile ride because David Renner’s interest in Pelotonia began with his first ride in 2010. This year, he’ll begin his third year of Fisher’s MBA for Working ProfessionalAdam Watson graduated from Fisher in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. This year, he completed his fist 100-mile Pelotonia ride, but it waJeffrey Rice, associate to the dean for staff professional development and executive director of Fisher’s Office of Career Management, completed his t
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August 2, 2017
Dayton Daily News

Young entrepreneur to launch her own local ice cream shop

It’s a delicious way to utilize a fresh business-administration degree.
August 2, 2017
Brookings

Ohio State expands award-winning model

The walls at Ohio State’s Office of Global Business are covered with maps of Columbus, Ohio’s connections to international markets through companies, universities, and investment. Now they are maki…
July 28, 2017
The Columbus Dispatch

Original Max & Erma's in German Village to close Aug. 7

Todd Barnum, who left the company in 2007 and now teaches entrepreneurship at Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business, said the sale of the original Max and Erma’s is disheartening.
July 26, 2017
Columbus Business First

Co-working space with work-life balance amenities launching near Upper Arlington this fall

Fisher alumnae Melissa Blackburn and Danielle Lim see an opportunity in the growing industry to create a co-working business with a few twists in a more suburban setting that has on-site parking. 
July 26, 2017
Tulsa CW

Revenue Growth Levels Off, Employment Progression Remains High for Middle Market in Q2 2017

Overall performance in the middle market continues to remain strong and optimistic, with most middle market leaders stating that performance has improved with very few reporting worsening conditions, according to the Q2 2017 Middle Market Indicator (MMI) released today by NCMM.
Students working collaboratively on a global project.
July 18, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Students make social impact in projects in Nepal, India

Tasked with solving unique challenges halfway around the world, nine Fisher undergraduate students had the opportunity to put their business skills to
An exterior shot of The Blackwell Inn.
July 18, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Sustainability an important focus at The Blackwell

Far away from its stately rooms, spacious banquet facilities and first-class restaurant, The Blackwell Inn is home to technology that is helping the h
July 17, 2017
Study Breaks

Meet the Ohio State entrepreneur behind Flyby BBQ

David Butcher is heating up Ohio with his smoked meats and tasty sauces served from a truck.
Group of alumni hold up arms in "O" of O-H-I-O in Hong Kong
July 13, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Dean Makhija engages with alumni and friends in Asia

As it embarks on a second century of creating leaders equipped to make impacts around the world, Fisher College of Business recently took advantage of
July 12, 2017
The Conversation

Cherishing stuff with a photo can help you let go of it

In studies conducted online and in person, Prof. Rebecca Reczek and her colleagues found that participants reported that they would experience less identity loss from donating a cherished item if they had photographed it or preserved the memory of it some other way.
Jennifer Kerns portrait
July 11, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Meet Jennifer Kerns (BSBA ’01)

Jennifer Kerns is no stranger to success. Since she graduated from Fisher in 2001, she has launched a successful marketing consulting firm, JK Communi
July 11, 2017
The National Bureau of Economic Research

Developments in the asset management industry

In the United States, the top 10 managers owned about 5 percent of the U.S. stock market in 1980, whereas in 2016 they owned about 23 percent. Prof. Itzhak Ben-David and his colleagues found that this development has increased the volatility of the underlying securities in the U.S.
July 6, 2017
The National Center for the Middle Market

Leading from the middle

The National Center for the Middle Market sits down with Anil Makhija, dean and John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, about how academia is supporting the middle market.
July 1, 2017
Smart Business

Competing with leviathan

Middle-market firms, especially those below $50 million in annual revenue, may feel overwhelmed by the challenge of competing with very large competitors, often multinational firms, that seemingly have unlimited resources available to thwart all competition.
June 26, 2017
The Ohio State University

Scientists find clever way to help you de-clutter your home

If your attic is full of stuff you no longer use but can’t bear to give away, a new study may offer you a simple solution.
June 21, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Fisher Leadership Initiative awards research funding

Demonstrating its commitment to the academic study of effective leadership, the Fisher Leadership Initiative has selected the recipients for its inaug
A distracted driving simulator on display at Ohio State’s Driving Simulation Laboratory.
June 20, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Risk Institute working to curb distracted driving

Members from throughout The Ohio State University recently — and literally — opened their doors to representatives from the Ohio Attorney General’s Of
Accounting Careers Awareness Program students gather together.
June 20, 2017
Fisher College of Business

ACAP-Ohio alumni helping to forge a strong network of leaders

For 22 years, the Accounting Careers Awareness Program (ACAP-Ohio) has provided minority high school students with opportunities to explore career opt
Calculator, glasses and overdues bills on a desk.
June 19, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Adults with ADHD may struggle financially

Much of adult life is chock-full of responsibilities that require organization and timeliness, and acting on impulse is discouraged. In the workplace,
June 17, 2017
The Wall Street Journal

Amazon's deal for Whole Foods seen as ideal for urban pickup and delivery hubs

Amazon.com Inc.’s purchase of Whole Foods Market Inc. could fill an important logistics gap for the online retailer, providing hundreds of stores perfectly positioned to serve as pickup and delivery hubs for urban customers.
Sam Shim
June 14, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Meet Sam Shim (MBA '97)

Thankful for all that his Fisher MBA made possible in his successful career, Sam Shim gives back by serving his local community and helping to establish the Asian and Pacific Islander Alumni Society at Ohio State.

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