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October 23, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Case teams share emotional triumphs at Houston competition
Two teams from Fisher College of Business found success at the National Black MBA Association Conference, Career Fair and Case Competition in Houston, Texas.
October 18, 2019
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
New tools for a new age: Why a central Ohio CEO became a business Buckeye
Opportunity abounds for Aaron Westbrook, a central Ohio CEO who chose to be a business Buckeye.
October 17, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Executive Education: Off campus at Nationwide
When the idea to offer a customized course focused on data and analytics at Nationwide popped up on Jodi Abbate’s radar, she had two questions: did Nationwide associates want such a course and, if so, who could deliver one? Abbate turned to some familiar faces at Fisher and worked with its Executive Education team, to create the Analytics in Action Seminar Series, a year-long, custom data and analytics workshop at Nationwide.
October 15, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
From suites to sculpture: Creativity a constant throughout alumnus’ career
For Mark Yale Harris (BSBA '61), creativity has been a constant throughout his professional career — in business as a co-founder of Red Roof Inns, and now, as a renowned sculpture artist.
October 14, 2019
Realtor.com
Realtor.com
Where buyers are cashing in! The top 10 U.S. markets for flipping
Despite all the real estate action, Columbus isn't on the radar of most Americans "because we're in a flyover state and we're modest about what we do," says Mary Beth McCormick, executive director of the Center for Real Estate at The Ohio State University.
October 10, 2019
The New York Times
The New York Times
How to find a hobby
In your quest for a balanced life, have you neglected your hobbies? It’s not too late. Learn how to find a hobby and how to incorporate it into your busy life. Research by Fisher's Selin Malkoc is useful in helping to avoid over-scheduling leisure time and activities.
October 1, 2019
Columbus CEO
Columbus CEO
Risk Institute matches Ohio State students with corporate conundrums
Some companies use interns for drudgery such as filing, copying and collating with a little meaningful work sprinkled in. How about using them to brainstorm solutions to high-level business challenges? The Risk Institute at Ohio State works with companies such as Worldpay, Discover and Abbott Nutrition connect them with MBA and specialized master's students to develop ways to combat risk.
September 24, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
World traveler finds community at Ohio State
Eric May has traveled the globe. But when it came to continuing his education, the U.S. Army veteran had one destination in mind: Ohio State.As an Ohi
September 24, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Judge, Hu named top leadership scholars
Two faculty members in Fisher’s Department of Management and Human Resources have been named top leadership scholars by The Leadership Quarterly, a peer-reviewed publication focused on the scientific study of leadership.
September 19, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Fisher’s Pelotonia volunteers share their “why”
Two Fisher staff members open up about why they decided to volunteer at Pelotonia.
September 19, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Creating valuable connections between students and employers
If a significant aspect of a student’s career search is “who you know,” then Fisher is providing a number of innovative ways to connect tomorrow’s business professionals with potential employers.
September 18, 2019
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
Hiring for culture fit doesn’t have to undermine diversity
In examining the role of "culture fit" in diversity hiring, Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness at Fisher, says that properly defining and understanding what "culture fit" is can help employers improve their talent strategies.
September 17, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Tyson family continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion
From sharing his story with Fisher students, to serving on the college’s Dean’s Advisory Council, to supporting graduate students through scholarships, Jesse Tyson’s (MBA '76) pride in his Ohio State roots is immense. Now, that legacy of engagement is a permanent part of the Fisher campus. Together with his wife, Cheryl, the family was recently honored for their generosity in the creation of the Cheryl and Jesse Tyson Diversity and Inclusion Suite.
September 3, 2019
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Share your goals – but be careful whom you tell
If you want to achieve a goal, make sure you share your objective with the right person. “Contrary to what you may have heard, in most cases you get more benefit from sharing your goal than if you don’t – as long as you share it with someone whose opinion you value,” said Howard Klein, lead author of anew study and professor of management and human resources.
August 29, 2019
Fatherly
Fatherly
What to say when you really, truly screw up
So what makes for a good apology? You have to mean it, sure. But there’s a narrative structure that a good apology should follow. Roy Lewicki, the Irving Abramowitz Memorial Professor Emeritus of management and human resources, has spent years researching the ideal apology, and he’s broken it down the perfect apology into six distinct components.
August 26, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Fisher’s newest faculty members dedicated to student success and research
Meet the newest thought leaders who have joined Fisher’s world-class faculty for the 2019-20 academic year.
August 22, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Dean’s Leadership Academy builds leaders of tomorrow
Student Josh Wiseley avoided conflict and speaking up for himself upon his arrival at The Ohio State University. However, his experience with the Dean’s Leadership Academy through the Fisher Leadership Initiative helped him come out of his shell, discover self-confidence and embrace his ability to lead.
August 21, 2019
Online Engineering Programs
Online Engineering Programs
Professors to know in Six Sigma (and related) programs
Associate Professor of Operations Aravind Chandrasekaran and Fisher's Six Sigma offerings and were recognized as being noteworthy among other programs.
August 21, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Judge honored with mentorship award
World-renowned leadership expert Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness, shares his award-winning approach to shaping young minds.
August 19, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Fisher students join efforts to help grow Ohio exports
As part of the Ohio Export Internship Program, more than 40 students utilized their export-focused coursework to conduct research on overseas markets, create export compliance manuals and assist with sales and marketing plans. The 43 members of the OEIP Class of 2019 were recently recognized by Lt. Governor Jon Husted, along with Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Development Services Agency. They were joined by representatives from Fisher, Cleveland State University Monte Ahuja College of Business and Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business.
August 16, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Center for Real Estate elevating industry education, research and outreach
Khalil Clements’ experience with The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate is just one example of the many ways the center is delivering on its mission to advance real estate through educational opportunities, academic research and outreach and partnerships with the real estate community.
August 14, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
There's a Better Way Podcast: Lean transformation in Detroit
As part of the “There’s a Better Way” podcast, Aravind Chandrasekaran, associate director of the Center for Operational Excellence, talks with Bethany Melitz, director of lean for the City of Detroit, about her her team is making a big impact from everything to road conditions to job placement.
August 9, 2019
Bloomberg Tax
Bloomberg Tax
$100M donation case opens window on donor-advised funds
Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting Brian Mittendorf spoke with Bloomberg Tax reporter Aysha Bagchi as part of the podcast, Talking Tax, about a case involving donor-advised funds and the tax and policy ramifications of these funds.
August 7, 2019
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Export-Import Bank of the United States
EXIM chairman Kimberly Reed meets with Ohio businesses on how agency can help boost state’s economy
Kimberly A. Reed, president and chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), met with representatives from businesses in Columbus, Ohio, to learn about the challenges they encounter in competing in the global economy.
August 5, 2019
AACSB
AACSB
How mentorship spurred retail careers of two AACSB Influential Leaders
Paula Bennett (BSBA '71) established herself as a leader in the retail industry and was recently recognized by the AACSB as an Influential Leader. Bennett attributes much of her success to the mentor relationships that started at Fisher.