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Cole Heidelberger with Harlan Cohen and fellow Fisher students and graduate following the leadership symposium.
November 7, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Embracing risk: Cole Heidelberger takes leadership to heart

Organizing and hosting a student seminar takes courage and negotiation, logistics and leadership skills to create a meaningful event. Third-year finance student Cole Heidelberger utilized those skills and lessons from his experience as part of the Dean’s Leadership Academy to bring a New York Times best-selling author to campus.
Ohio State students learn international business through pilot program
November 4, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ohio State students learn international business through pilot program

A pioneering new offering connected Fisher students with counterparts in Panama for a hands-on look at global business. See why the college's first Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) experience was a success for logistics students.
A collage showing the online MBA experience with laptop, a light board and group of students posing for a photo.
October 22, 2024
Poets&Quants

Looking at online MBA programs? Start with these three questions

From flexibility to customization to career readiness, these are three questions potential MBA students should consider when evaluating an online program.
Harlan Cohen speaks to students inside Pfahl Hall.
October 18, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ohio State students learn value of embracing risk at leadership event

Motivational speaker and best-selling author Harlan Cohen shared tips for success with Ohio State students as part of a leadership event organized by Fisher students.
George Pinteris gestures and looks to the front of a classroom filled with students.
October 14, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Changes enhance Specialized Master in Finance

Fisher's Specialized Master in Finance (SMF) degree has undergone exciting changes. Learn more about what enhancements are being made and how they'll positively impact the academic experience of finance students.
A collage with headshots of Fisher's four Homecoming Court representatives.
October 8, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Meet Fisher's 2024 Homecoming Court representatives

Get to know the four Fisher students selected to be on the 2024 Homecoming Court, and learn about the philanthropic causes about which they're passionate.
A student in a business suit talks to a recruiter at a career fair.
October 4, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ohio State, student organizations raising awareness of finance careers

Student leaders from Fisher's Undergraduate Finance Association worked with the College of Education and Human Ecology's Student Financial Planning Association to present the third annual Finance x Financial Planning Career Fair. The event drew 530 students and 55 employers and raised awareness of careers in finance.
Abusive bosses remain a hurdle for keeping the workplace environment safe and productive
October 2, 2024
WorkersCompensation.com

Abusive bosses remain a hurdle for keeping the workplace environment safe and productive

Bennett Tepper, the Abramowitz Professor in the Department of Management and Human Resources, shares expertise on workplace bullying ― how and why it happens, and to whom.
Vince Castillo smiles for a headshot wearing a suit and a scarlet tie.
September 26, 2024
Columbus Business First

The AI revolution: Why this Ohio State professor is enthusiastic about AI in the classroom

Vince Castillo, assistant professor in marketing and logistics at Fisher, says AI presents incredible opportunities for businesses and can be a powerful learning tool for students. Learn more about how he's incorporating AI in the classroom ― and how business students have responded to it.
A male and female student laugh while completing work on a laptop.
September 25, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Undergraduate, graduate programs experience rise in national rankings

Fisher’s undergraduate program climbed to #14 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 ranking, while the college's Full-Time MBA program improved to #39 according to Bloomberg Businessweek.
A set of Tupperware containers with turquoise lids sits on a countertop.
September 20, 2024
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.
Alumni of Color Award winners pose with their awards at the event.
September 17, 2024
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.
Dancers wearing gold suits perform a theatrical number.
September 14, 2024
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.
Terry Esper smiles in a headshot with his arms crossed.
September 7, 2024
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. 
Ohio State Drum Major Clayton Callender holds a mace during a performance at Ohio Stadium
September 3, 2024
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.
2024 MBA To Watch: Jaimie Lea Santmyer
August 24, 2024
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.
Taylor Williams smiles in a white shirt and black blazer.
August 24, 2024
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.
Patrons eat and order food at the Little Grand Food Hall.
August 23, 2024
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.
Worthington Steel EMBA graduates and current students gather for an event at Fisher.
August 21, 2024
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.
Ohio State students gain work experience through summer internships
August 15, 2024
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.
A profile of Bill Gates underneath an umbrella.
August 13, 2024
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.
Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina suspected of receiving nearly $500,000 in mysterious payments, according to unredacted report
August 13, 2024
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."
A collage of headshots featuring new faculty for 2024.
August 12, 2024
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.
2024 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Jené Pulliam
August 8, 2024
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.”
2024 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Brian Rapp
August 7, 2024
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.”

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