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From holiday markets to art exhibits and factory closings, Olivia Tyka has explored unique business opportunities through internships, leadership and travel. Discover how sorting shoes, creating t-shirts, curating art and analyzing business processes expanded her global mindset and thoughts about a future career in operations management.

For 25 years, Honda and Ohio State have fueled innovation through a partnership that’s generated $130 million in research and philanthropy, supported thousands of students, including graduate students at Fisher, and advanced education, workforce development and sustainable mobility across Ohio and beyond.

After a nearly 60-year career in sales marketing for the transportation industry, alumnus Dick Hitchcock (BS ’57) became the Columbus Logistics Hall of Fame’s inaugural inductee. Learn more about his extraordinary career of service and innovation ― and Fisher’s continued connection to the area’s vibrant logistics community.

Looking to tap into Ohio State’s global alumni network to strengthen study abroad opportunities, Senior Lecturer in Marketing Andrew Piletz created Fisher Global Marketing: Taiwan. The international program leverages alumni connections to open doors for students worldwide, creating transformative experiences and expanding the university’s international reach.

A study by John Gray, the Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Operations at Fisher, found that some Indian-made generic drugs are linked to more adverse events than U.S. versions. It prompted calls for increased FDA testing and alerts when foreign manufacturers with safety issues are allowed to ship to U.S. hospitals.

From navigating uncertainty to reflecting on work-life balance, authenticity and her biggest failures, Becky Griffin kicked off Fisher’s LeadX: Unplugged speaker series with candid perspectives appreciated by Business Buckeyes. Learn more about what lessons, shared by JPMorganChase’s top Columbus executive, resonated with a ballroom filled with Fisher students.

Senior Lecturer in Finance Steve Salopek ran his 100th marathon during the Columbus Marathon on Oct. 19, completing the race in about 4 hours, 49 minutes, according to unofficial results. He was among more than 15,000 runners who endured steady rain and gusting winds throughout the course.

When thousands of runners take to the starting line for the Columbus Marathon, some will be running the 26.2 miles for the first time. Others, maybe their second or third time. But Steve Salopek, senior lecturer in finance and co-director of Fisher's Project THRIVE Finance program, stands alone, as he will lace it up for his 100th career marathon.

Fisher's inaugural event brought together academic researchers and practitioners to explore how successful adoption of AI technology will rely heavily on how it intersects with human thought.

A look at the bold, wide-ranging effort to ensure all Ohio State students are AI fluent by the time they graduate, including all the ways Fisher is building on a strong foundation of AI adoption.

Fisher alums are coming back — not as guests, but as recruiters, tapping into Buckeye connections to bring students into their firms. Discover how returning alumni are shaping futures and careers on campus.

Fisher students, faculty and staff gathered on campus to celebrate the latest rankings news from U.S. News & World Report: the college climbed two spots to #12 in the annual ranking of best undergraduate business programs.

Fisher students on Ohio State's 2025 Homecoming Court embody the spirit of Buckeye pride through their commitment to community, resilience and lifelong connection. Their stories reflect how Business Buckeyes are shaping the future with purpose and passion.

Through a new Strategic Sales Certificate program, Ohio State students are gaining a competitive advantage for in-demand B2B sales careers. Learn how the program is helping students approach sales with integrity, build trusting relationships, develop skills in persuasion and apply theory to real-world situations.

New courses in AI, including a series of executive education offerings at Fisher, are designed for entrepreneurs at all skill levels.

Brian Hipsher, senior lecturer in marketing and logistics at Fisher, shares his expertise on branding and brand refreshes in the wake of the the Cracker Barrel fiasco.

Joe Goodman, professor of marketing at Fisher, provides some insights into data about consumers' buying habits related to the release of the new iPhone. Among them: the relative nature of "reasonable" price points for items such as phones, the impact of tariffs on purchasing, and the idea of assuming debt to purchase a new phone.

John Gray, professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, says oversight of foreign pharmaceutical manufacturers could be one reason for the recent surge of medicine recalls.

To help U.S. military civil affairs professionals better understand the Middle East before deployment, Ohio State and its Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) recently hosted a virtual training led by retired diplomats, military leaders and global scholars.

Rakesh Mallipeddi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher studies social media and artificial intelligence. Mallipeddi says AI users need to be aware of ethical AI practices as the technology uses public data to improve its own output.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Central Ohio’s jobs, industries and competitiveness at light speed. Nathan Craig, associate professor of operations and business analytics, along with alumnus John Hrusovsky (BSBA '86) participated in a panel discussion, hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Club, about the impact of AI locally.

Meet the newest faculty members who are bringing their research, business backgrounds and teaching experience to Fisher students for the 2025 academic year.

Ohio State students were recently celebrated for powering Ohio’s global trade future while gaining hands-on experience through internships that connect classroom learning with real-world export strategies across small and mid-sized businesses statewide.

Like a cue ball that transfers energy to other balls in billiards, a dominant player in business can reshape a market. Research by Professor Richard Makadok uses the “cue-ball effect” to illustrate how companies with a competitive advantage can impact an entire industry.

Meet Yi Han, a student who describes herself as “curious about people and the world, always seeking to learn, innovate and create meaningful impact,” and who has been selected as one of Poets&Quants' MBAs to Watch 2025.