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Best business credit cards for rewards in 2024
January 4, 2024
Money Geek

Best business credit cards for rewards in 2024

Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing and logistics, provides guidance into when to consider a business credit card that carries with it steep annual fees.
Stock image of Stony Brook University.
January 3, 2024
Forbes

2023 was a year of record-breaking mega gifts for higher education

More than a dozen higher education institutions received donations of $100 million or more in 2023, including $110 million from the Timashev Family Foundation to establish the Center for Software Innovation at Ohio State. The center will help forge new collaborations between the College of Engineering, Fisher College of Business and other campus partners.
Storm-battered pier
December 29, 2023
Policygenius

Will home insurance prices keep rising in 2024?

Different factors, including inflation, could play a role in whether insurance rates continue to rise in 2024, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher.
Real humans graphic
December 21, 2023
Clear Admit

Meet members of Fisher's MBA Class of 2025

This edition of Real Humans: MBA Students heads to The Ohio State University to meet some new members of the Fisher College of Business MBA Class of 2025.
Graduate students collaborating in front of a laptop.
December 18, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Full-Time MBA grads report record-breaking salary and career placement data

Fisher's MBA Class of 2023 reported the highest starting salary and bonus data in the program's history. Check out the other career-related success the most recent cohort of MBA graduates shared.
$30M military wreath charity buys solely from its founders’ farm
December 13, 2023
Military Times

$30M military wreath charity buys solely from its founders’ farm

A military-focused charity whose main source of income is donations is set to write the largest check in its history to its supplier — a company owned by the founders of the charity. While not illegal, the appearance of a conflict of interest and concern for maintaining public trust should give both organizations pause, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher.
Cynthia Turner teaching in a classroom
December 13, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Fisher and Deloitte Foundation continuing to offer Master of Accounting scholarship support

A continued scholarship collaboration between Fisher's Master of Accounting program and a Big Four accounting firm is shaping the future of the industry.
Stock image for leadership
December 12, 2023
U.S. News & World Report

Leadership faces the ‘good kind’ of identity crisis

From strongman to collaborative, experts say what we expect of leaders has changed significantly over time. Timothy Judge, executive director of the Fisher Leadership Initiative and chair of the Department of Management and Human Resources, says the public nature of many leadership positions is driving the recent push for integrity among leaders.
Top DEI leaders: Cynthia Turner
December 6, 2023
ProvenBase

Top DEI leaders: Cynthia Turner

Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Turner was among a select group recognized for their exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion within their respective industries. These leaders have been chosen based on their impactful DEI initiatives, company's diversity statistics and proven track record as trailblazers in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) space.
Class of 2023 Graduate Aiden Benyarku sits in the 0 of the By the Numbers on campus
December 4, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Decoding technology and business: Aiden Benyarku

What do zeroes and ones mean for the Class of 2023’s Aiden Benyarku? As a soon-to-be product manager at Microsoft, those digits are the foundation of a promising career path that began at Fisher.
States where unemployment claims are increasing the most
November 30, 2023
WalletHub

States where unemployment claims are increasing the most

Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management, shares insights into his view of the labor market and their impact on items such as personal finances.
Will generous return policies stick around this holiday season?
November 24, 2023
Marketplace

Will generous return policies stick around this holiday season?

Some companies are trying to prevent costly returns by providing detailed product information and experimenting with virtual try-ons, says Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Fisher.
Fisher students creating tie blankets during Fisher Impact Day 2023
November 16, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Fisher Impact Day ties the community together

Gathering for a day of service, Fisher students, faculty and staff united in bringing lasting impact to several community organizations. Discover how the student-led Fisher Impact Day came together to help more than 1,300 central Ohio individuals stay warm this winter.
This is what the NRA looks like in decline
November 15, 2023
The Trace

This is what the NRA looks like in decline

The group is slowly abandoning its original mission to teach Americans how to handle guns. Spending on these programs has dropped 77 percent in less than a decade. The trend, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, can impact membership, which in turn leads to questions about the long-term future of the organization.
Multifamily investment remains a hot commodity in the U.S.
November 12, 2023
PERE

Multifamily investment remains a hot commodity in the U.S.

Top cities such as New York and San Francisco will continue to see growth, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, but there are other markets around the country that are emerging with affordability and robust job growth. 
Susan Allen visits the Taj Mahal.
November 7, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Susan Allen has major determination

Gaining an education, leadership skills, traveling the world and serving her country motivated Susan Allen (BSBA ’74) to join the U.S. Army. Discover how this determined Ohio State graduate ascended to the rank of major, started a second career as a lawyer and is giving back to current Buckeyes who share her interest in business and global experiences.
Home sellers awarded $1.8B in lawsuit against realtors
November 2, 2023
Spectrum News 1

Home sellers awarded $1.8B in lawsuit against realtors

Donald Sheets, executive director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, discusses the federal ruling   against the National Association of Realtors and multiple real estate companies for colluding to inflate commissions, and its impact on the residential real estate market in Ohio.
Fintech conference explores frameworks shaping modern-day business
November 2, 2023
The Ohio State University

Fintech conference explores frameworks shaping modern-day business

Researchers, practitioners, experts and students gathered for the second annual Fintech @ Ohio State and Beyond Conference to deepen their understanding of the technology that supports modern-day business. The event also included news of the launch of Fisher's new Fintech Micro-Credential, its latest step in non-degree graduate offerings.
Tech Tuesday: Lawsuits against Meta, changes in self-checkouts, DNA origami
October 31, 2023
WOSU

Tech Tuesday: Lawsuits against Meta, changes in self-checkouts, DNA origami

Self-checkout was the next big thing in retail sales, but now, after years of long lines and finicky machines, its efficacy is in question. As new forms of advanced checkout are tested in stores across the country, Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics, joins the discussion about taking deeper look at self-checkout.
Screenshot of Global Supply Chain Forum participants Katherine Tai and Annibal Sodero
October 30, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Building resilient global supply chains: An exploration

A collaboration among two of Fisher’s Centers of Excellence and Ohio State’s East Asian Studies Center put global trade dynamics and supply chain resiliency in the spotlight. The Global Supply Chain Forum connected the Ohio State community with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai and Harvard Professor William Kirby.
Stock image of a person doing financial work at a laptop.
October 25, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Fisher launches innovative Fintech Micro-Credential

The Fintech Micro-Credential is a pioneering graduate non-degree offering from Fisher that provides professionals with introductory knowledge of the financial technology that shapes nearly every facet of business today.
Jordan Renda
October 23, 2023
Fisher College of Business

The business of bringing art to life: Jordan Renda

Imagine a surreal landscape of science fiction and fantasy — a fungus that hums, mutant fish, alien flora, giant moths — where you become part of the story. Now meet Fisher grad Jordan Renda (BSBA ’15), the entrepreneur and former haunted house creator bringing this art to life.
How to avoid scams and be a smart donor
October 23, 2023
Marketplace

How to avoid scams and be a smart donor

Evaluating a charity can be tough. Doing “good” can be highly subjective. But there’s still a lot you can do to avoid scams and be a smart donor. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says dealing directly with a prospective charity can help protect personal data and prevent unsolicited calls from other organizations that utilize telemarketers.
Student at Fisher's annual Career Fair.
October 19, 2023
The Ohio State University

New podcast among array of career services for Fisher students

Innovative programs and services have long distinguished Fisher's Office of Career Management as a difference-maker for business students at Ohio State. A new career-focused podcast — Career EQ — is the latest offering designed to help Fisher students navigate their searches for internships and careers.
The secret world of supply chains
October 19, 2023
The Ohio State University

The secret world of supply chains

Supply chains are the backbone to our modern society, and when something goes wrong, there’s an enormous ripple effect. In the latest episode of the Now at Ohio State podcast, Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Fisher, and Katrina Cornish, professor in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, discuss the importance of supply chains, how COVID has changed things and what we can do to make sure things keep running smoothly.

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