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Ohio State moves up in ranking of nation’s universities
September 18, 2023
The Ohio State University

Ohio State moves up in ranking of nation’s universities

The Ohio State University is ranked 43rd among the nation’s universities, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2024. Several Ohio State colleges, including Fisher College of Business, were ranked among the best in the nation.
Prateeksha Prabhakar creating designs on her computer in a design lab
September 15, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Sustainably in vogue: Prateeksha Prabhakar

A passion for fashion and the environment drives Prateeksha Prabhakar’s desire to create sustainable clothing solutions. Discover how the third-year student is making her mark in the fashion industry and plans to continue to turn the runway green.
2023 participants in the KeyBank Undergraduate Symposium
September 13, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Renewed support extends KeyBank MBA and undergraduate events

See how a continued partnership between Fisher and KeyBank Foundation will support undergraduate and graduate student programming for years to come.
Entrepreneurship programs at top schools are eying the role of IP in students' future
September 6, 2023
Center for IP Understanding

Entrepreneurship programs at top schools are eying the role of IP in students' future

Entrepreneurship and innovation programs at U.S. universities with the highest enrollment are finding new ways to expose students to IP rights. The Integrated Business and Engineering program at Fisher and the College of Engineering, as well as the OnRamp program hosted through Ohio State's Center for Innovation Strategies, were listed as innovative ways to connect students with the world of IP.
The best cities for MBAs
September 5, 2023
Poets&Quants

The best cities for MBAs

See why MBA student Michelle Weingartner considers Columbus one of the top cities to earn a graduate business degree.
Fisher program helps professionals expand knowledge, career options
August 31, 2023
The Ohio State University

Fisher program helps professionals expand knowledge, career options

New topic-based Executive Education programs are providing professionals with convenient opportunities to explore today’s business topics. The relevant topics include leadership, operational excellence, financial intelligence, innovation and health care, data analytics, sustainability, artificial intelligence, Lean Six Sigma principles, and “Advancing Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the Workplace.”
You need a hobby. Here's how to find one that's right for you
August 30, 2023
Los Angeles Times

You need a hobby. Here's how to find one that's right for you

Hobbies can improve the quality of your sleep and your overall well-being. Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing and logistics, says hobbies help people focus on themselves and find value beyond their job or family responsibilities.
Stock image of a phone on TikTok
August 30, 2023
The Lantern

Clicks, views and engagement: Ohio State faculty members assess influencer marketing’s online evolution

Jon Quinn, senior lecturer in marketing and logistics, discusses trends in influencer marketing, including the emergence of the counter-movement known as "de-influencing."
Tipping resentment is rampant now that even the corner store wants an extra buck or two
August 27, 2023
The Messenger

Tipping resentment is rampant now that even the corner store wants an extra buck or two

Seemingly everyone is asking customers to tack on a tip these days, and the impulse to act upon it is almost entirely instinctual, says Kathleen Keeler, assistant professor of management and human resources at Fisher.
2023 MBA to Watch: Michelle Weingartner
August 21, 2023
Poets&Quants

2023 MBA to Watch: Michelle Weingartner

Meet Michelle Weingartner, a Fisher student who has been named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2023.
2023 MBA to Watch: Ana Carolina Sousa
August 20, 2023
Poets&Quants

2023 MBA to Watch: Ana Carolina Sousa

Get to know MBA student Ana Carolina Sousa, who has been named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2023.
Mike Bagian P&Q
August 20, 2023
Poets&Quants

2023 MBA to Watch: Mike Bagian

Learn more about Mike Bagian, who is graduating from Fisher and has been named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2023.
Chad Zipfel mentoring students
August 16, 2023
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine

How five campus mentors approach sharing their wisdom

“Mentoring is in my nature,” says Chad Zipfel. Learn more about why the senior lecturer in finance enjoys giving back to tomorrow's business leaders.
Ohio State’s Nisonger Center supports students with autism
August 10, 2023
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. 
HUD Secretary Fudge urges graduates to make a difference
August 8, 2023
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.
Map shows which states have better Fitch credit ratings than U.S.
August 3, 2023
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.
Greg Abbott celebrates Texas credit rating as U.S. suffers downgrade
August 3, 2023
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."
2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Stephanie E. Green
August 2, 2023
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.
2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Oliver Convertini
August 2, 2023
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.
Collage of new 2023 Fisher faculty
August 2, 2023
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.
Illustration of Swedish death cleaning
August 1, 2023
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.
Honda Graduate Certificate in Leadership Business Class of 2023 outside on Fisher's campus
July 26, 2023
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.
These housing markets to be hit hardest by Fed rate hike
July 26, 2023
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. 
UPS on strike: How will Amazon deliveries be affected if UPS Teamsters union halts work?
July 19, 2023
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.
Expanding access to advanced robotic surgery for lung cancer patients
July 17, 2023
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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