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KeyBank Symposium student group photo in a classroom
February 13, 2023
Fisher College of Business

KeyBank Leadership Symposium broadens students’ business perspectives

Learning the skills to become better business students and professionals is at the heart of the KeyBank Leadership and Creativity Symposium. Discover what skills two Ohio State students learned from the event and how they plan to apply them to real-life situations and their academic careers.
2023 Valentine’s Day facts, gifts, money & more
February 7, 2023
WalletHub

2023 Valentine’s Day facts, gifts, money & more

Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics, shares some consumer behavior insights into the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday.
Cynthia Turner and her two sons
February 7, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Turner recognized nationally for her dedication to DEI at Fisher

Learn more about Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Turner (MAcc '95, PhD '96) and why she was recently recognized for her work advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Fisher.
Accounting firms prepare for tax season
February 6, 2023
Los Angeles Business Journal

Accounting firms prepare for tax season

KPMG launched its Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics program in 2016 in collaboration with the Villanova School of Business and The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business. The master's program has been recently expanded to more colleges and universities, including historically Black colleges and universities. 
Eating out more expensive? See what Columbus restaurant menus saw a price jump
February 4, 2023
The Columbus Dispatch

Eating out more expensive? See what Columbus restaurant menus saw a price jump

From grocery prices and egg prices in particular to gas prices, everything costs more, but how does that impact Columbus restaurants. Joe Goodman, chair of the department of marketing and logistics at Ohio State's Fisher College of Business, said between the costs of food and labor, restaurants are feeling the same squeeze as customers.
Stock image of Columbus skyline
January 27, 2023
Columbus Business First

Logistics companies on a roll

A strong talent pool — led in part by Fisher's commitment to creating supply chain leaders — proximity to a wide swath of the U.S.
Omer Sarig, Adrian Hamilton and Michael Ross enjoy networking over lunch.
January 12, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Buckeyes guiding Buckeyes

Learn about the people, mentoring and connections that Fisher alumni and students are leaning on and learning from on campus and in the professional world.
Working from home is a better deal for husbands than wives, study shows
January 12, 2023
HuffPost

Working from home is a better deal for husbands than wives, study shows

A new study from Professor of Management and Human Resources Jasmine Hu found "gendered differences" in how working husbands and wives experience remote work and flexible schedules.
‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity
December 22, 2022
Supply Chain Dive

‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity

Parents are straining to find children’s cold and flu medicine as companies also struggle to keep up with demand for amoxicillin. John Gray, a professor of operations, says because the margins for these products are so low, manufacturers aren't motivated to ramp up production more than they have to.
Supply chain problems prompt some shortages of holiday essentials
December 15, 2022
Cleveland.com

Supply chain problems prompt some shortages of holiday essentials

Wine, toys, and appliances are among the items that will be harder to get this holiday season. Keely Croxton, professor of logistics, says in order to avoid future supply chain issues, companies may begin holding more inventory and avoid relying on a single supplier. The cost for this resiliency, when things return to normal, could be higher prices for consumers.
College of Engineering team takes the top prize at BOSS Finale
December 12, 2022
The Ohio State University

College of Engineering team takes the top prize at BOSS Finale

An idea led by students in the College of Engineering finished first in the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship's Best of Student Startups (BOSS) Finale. The team was one of 42, including three that featured Fisher students, to compete at the annual event and will pitch at the spring 2023 President’s Buckeye Accelerator Pitch Finale.
Nicole Riccardi at the Ohio State gymnastics training center.
December 12, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Vaulting into business

See how unique programs have jump-started Ohio State gymnast and finance student Nicole Riccardi’s professional career path.
A rendering of the Daley Family Pavilion and Terrace
December 9, 2022
The Ohio State University

Fisher breaks ground on the Daley Family Pavilion and Daley Family Terrace

Fisher has broken ground on the newest addition to its campus. See what the new space entails, how it will take events at Fisher to the next level and learn more about the family that’s helping make it happen.
Amazon launches supply-chain software service
November 29, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Amazon launches supply-chain software service

The pandemic revealed the need for cloud-based additions to Amazon Web Services to help businesses track and manage cargo flows, says Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.
Logistics companies are diversifying hiring, but challenges persist
November 28, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Logistics companies are diversifying hiring, but challenges persist

More women and minorities are joining the supply-chain workforce, but Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper says pay disparities, off-color jokes and safety concerns endure throughout the industry.
Graphic featuring Donald D. Sheets headshot
November 21, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Ohio State Center for Real Estate names Sheets its executive director

Meet the newest leader of the Ohio State Center for Real Estate and learn about his experience as an industry practitioner and as someone who has created educational real estate programming.
Fisher College of Business community comes together for day of service
November 21, 2022
The Ohio State University

Fisher College of Business community comes together for day of service

Students, faculty and staff at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business donated their time to charitable organizations throughout central Ohio during the 2022 Fisher Impact Day on Nov. 11. 
How Fidelity Investments built America’s biggest charity
November 21, 2022
Bloomberg

How Fidelity Investments built America’s biggest charity

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting and a nonprofit expert, says the rise of donor-advised funds (DAFs) and the practice of shuffling money between DAFs to give the appearance of donations being made is increasing.
Northland program helps new Americans start their own businesses
November 18, 2022
The Columbus Dispatch

Northland program helps new Americans start their own businesses

A new partnership between Elevate Northland, Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services and Fisher College of Business is providing new Americans, including migrants and refugees, with entrepreneurship training to help them build self-sustainability and feel more at home in their new country.
Retailers hope for a holiday season that's more predictable, less wonky
November 14, 2022
Marketplace

Retailers hope for a holiday season that's more predictable, less wonky

Excess inventory and labor challenges are the storylines of this holiday shopping season, says Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.
Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping
November 9, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping

Competition on superfast delivery is shifting into low gear as companies try to rein in fulfillment costs that are eating into their profits. But supply chain interruptions caused by the pandemic may be working in companies' favor, as consumers have gotten used to waiting for their deliveries, says Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics.
Fisher College of Business campus photo
November 8, 2022
Fisher College of Business

New funding to expand DEI research and thought leadership at Fisher

Learn more about the college’s latest initiative designed to further connect business education and research with opportunities to address race-based gaps in businesses, among consumers and in career life cycles.
Portrait of Jake Rutherford in front of flags at the ROTC building at Ohio State
November 7, 2022
Fisher College of Business

Building community for veterans: Jake Rutherford

Operations student Jake Rutherford is using his unique perspective to help veterans and military-affiliated undergraduate students at Fisher bridge the gap between their service and success as business leaders.
Twitter's messy layoffs show how not to communicate firings
November 4, 2022
Marketplace

Twitter's messy layoffs show how not to communicate firings

Notifying people of layoffs via email? Probably not the best tactic. HR and management experts say a conversation is important, and the way all layoffs are communicated sends a strong message to the employees who are sticking around, says Professor of Management and Human Resources Kaifeng Jiang.
People of color-owned businesses served by the Ascend Network surpass $2B in contracts
November 2, 2022
CEO Today

People of color-owned businesses served by the Ascend Network surpass $2B in contracts

Ascend, is a new national program that accelerates local businesses’ growth, helping enterprises increase their access to markets through contracting opportunities, management skills through mentoring, and access to money through loans and investments. Fisher will join as an Ascend partner, providing access to its MBA students and executive education.

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