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June 25, 2021
The Nation
The Nation
Warren Buffett moves to distance himself from Bill Gates
The Oracle of Omaha just resigned from the Gates Foundation. But he’s still on the hook for billions in future donations to the troubled charity. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting and an expert in nonprofits, shares his thoughts on the stability of the Gates Foundation.
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June 24, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Pets, exports and professional growth
Hear from the Fisher students behind a winning idea designed to help a pet food company expand its export efforts into Europe.
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June 23, 2021
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
People overestimate Black Americans’ chances of economic success
A study by Jesse Walker, assistant professor of marketing, examines Americans' beliefs about poverty and economic disadvantage.
June 21, 2021
Devex
Devex
US bill to accelerate donor-advised funds could have global impact
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate earlier this month that would establish deadlines for donor-advised funds to distribute money to charities has divided the philanthropy sector. An issue with the rapid expansion of DAFs is that fund sponsors that see the most growth are built around serving donors, said Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting. They make donating assets and maximizing tax deductions easy, but also by their very nature delay delivery of funds to operating charities.
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June 17, 2021
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Weaving artistry & enterprise
Women of the Wayuu culture in La Guajira, Colombia, have an advocate with a head for business, a heart for service and a love of fashion. The benefits sparked by Amber Hammond (BSBA '15) are rippling out within their community.
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June 16, 2021
NPR
NPR
Companies making Juneteenth a paid holiday say it's the right thing to do
Cynthia Turner, assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at Fisher, provides context as to why companies are finding value in making Juneteenth a recognized and celebrated holiday.
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June 16, 2021
Roll Call
Roll Call
Juneteenth to become federal holiday as House sends bill to Biden
Juneteenth has always been a jubilee — a celebration of emancipation, a forgiveness of national sins. Soon, it will be a federal holiday. Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Turner weighs in on the new holiday and how acceptance of it by businesses might differ from the adoption of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1986.
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June 10, 2021
CNBC
CNBC
Here’s why cryptocurrency crashes on weekends
Assistant Professor of Finance Amin Shams explains one reason why cryptocurrency crashes often happen on weekends, volatility that has drawn scrutiny from regulators weighing the future of digital currency.
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June 10, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Ohio Export Internship Program honored with international award
What happens when you ask, “What if?” That simple question nearly 10 years ago sparked the creation of the Ohio Export Internship Program that has since scaled to include students at colleges and universities across the state and recently was recognized nationally.
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June 9, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Heidi Shull: Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion
Meet Management and Human Resources Senior Lecturer Heidi Shull, a faculty advisor to Out in Business, a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a leader with a passion for building inclusion at Fisher.
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June 7, 2021
The Nation
The Nation
Despite the headlines, the Gates Foundation has evaded scrutiny
Allegations of financial misconduct against Michael Larson, who manages the foundation’s money as well as a portion of Bill and Melinda’s personal wealth, should prompt a closer look. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor of Accounting, said the organization's structure illustrates the disproportionate influence that just three trustees can have over a $50 billion entity.
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June 7, 2021
The Lima News
The Lima News
Experts weigh in on Cleveland name change
Last week the Cleveland Indians updated their fans on the research phase of their move to determine a new team name. But those who have been following the saga closely have wondered why the process has dragged on for nearly a year with the very real possibility that a new name won’t be announced until some time 2022. Jesse Walker, an assistant professor of marketing, said the after 105 years of branding, changing a team name isn't a quick switch.
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June 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Josh Meyer: Daring to leap
As a student, Josh Meyer (BSBA ’13) completed a global internship experience at a small company in Australia. Eight years later, he was promoted to CEO. What’s his secret? Kaizen.
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June 4, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Sarah and Bryan Martin: Back to where it all began
Sarah and Bryan Martin dispel an accounting myth, dispense advice to Fisher students and reflect on the impact Fisher’s Accounting Honors program had on their personal and professional lives.
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June 4, 2021
Ohio State Insights
Ohio State Insights
Anxious about returning to the office? You’re not alone.
Feeling a little anxious about returning to the workplace now that things are opening back up? Management and human resources expert Jasmine Hu has some answers that can put you more at ease.
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June 3, 2021
Business Because
Business Because
16 best part-time MBA programs in the USA
Part-time MBAs are a popular choice for those looking to work and study at the same time. Fisher's Working Professional MBA Program was recently named among the 16 best part-time MBA programs according to the latest US News rankings.
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June 3, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
New DEI global program lands federal funding
A federal grant secured by Fisher’s Office of Global Business is part of a foundation for the creation of a new program that will connect underrepresented students with increased access to global learning opportunities.
June 2, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
A lookback at the 2020-2021 academic year in accounting
Whether finding a new job, moving to a new city or excelling in the classroom, members of Fisher's Accounting and Management Information Systems community found ways to thrive during an unprecedented 2020-21 academic year. See how the global pandemic challenged and invigorated each of them.
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June 2, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Accounting professors honored for their commitment to teaching
See why instructors Ewa Sletten and Mike Easterday were recognized by EY for their exemplary commitment to undergraduate accounting education.
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May 31, 2021
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
Will I be next to lose my job?
Being a survivor of a downsizing can have a significant negative impact, says Professor of Management and Human Resources Howard Klein. How companies communicate with those being let go, as well as with those who remain, can help alleviate some of the trauma of job cuts.
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May 27, 2021
Supply and Demand Chain Executive
Supply and Demand Chain Executive
Developing a workforce in the supply chain
Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper joins Supply & Demand Chain Executive's podcast for a discussion about workforce development in the industry.
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May 19, 2021
American Marketing Association
American Marketing Association
Remembering Thaddeus H. Spratlen, a trailblazer and champion of social justice
Thaddeus H. Spratlen passed away on May 18, 2021. Spratlen (BSBA ’56, MA ’57, PhD ’62) was a prolific thought leader in marketing and society research as well as a groundbreaking scholar who paved the way for future faculty of color.
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May 13, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Researching the power of entrepreneurship among refugee communities
An interdisciplinary research team that includes Andrea Contigiani, assistant professor of management and human resources, has been awarded a grant to study the potential benefits of entrepreneurship training for refugee and other vulnerable populations.
May 13, 2021
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Ethereum founder’s $1 billion gift rocks Shiba coin traders
Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, raises a concern regarding the value of memecoins such as Shiba Inu coins and whether donating cryptocurrency to charity is more trouble than it’s worth for recipients who might need immediate liquidity.
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May 11, 2021
CNN
CNN
Judge dismisses NRA's bankruptcy petition, allowing New York AG lawsuit to move forward
A federal judge has dismissed the National Rifle Association's petition for bankruptcy, saying it was filed in "bad faith" in order to avoid litigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which has sued to dissolve the NRA for allegedly misusing charitable funds. Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor of Accounting, explains what the ruling means for future lawsuits the organization may face.