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Fisher students with raised arms in the form of O for O-H-I-O while holding a Case Competition sign
May 9, 2024
Fisher College of Business

International case competitions blend experiential learning and global perspectives

From the Netherlands to Canada, Washington state and virtually, Fisher students showcased their global trade and international business knowledge in several global case competitions this academic year. They put their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to work to create solutions to challenges ranging from sustainability to international markets, cultural integration and human resources.
Ohio State President’s Buckeye Accelerator to launch student ventures
May 9, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ohio State President’s Buckeye Accelerator to launch student ventures

Business students from Fisher were among the six teams of entrepreneurs that were named winners at the 2024 President's Buckeye Accelerator. The annual competition, which is administered by the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship, provides $50,000 in startup funding to each of the six winning teams.
Voters at voting booth.
May 9, 2024
Politico

Turmoil at Vote.org

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says unusual compliance practices and "sloppy record keeping and inconsistencies with accounting treatment" are part of the problems that are plaguing the prominent voter-registration group.
Students at Ohio State's 2024 Commencement at Ohio Stadium.
May 8, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Fisher and Ohio State communities celebrate the Class of 2024

See how Fisher and Ohio State celebrated the accomplishments and the professional potential of the Class of 2024 graduates, including more than 2,000 Business Buckeyes.
Juan Ezquerra
May 3, 2024
Poets&Quants

2024 Best & Brightest MBA: Juan I. Ezquerra

Meet Juan Ezquerra (MBA '24), a self-described proud LGBTQ+ Latino leader who is passionate about people, DEI advancement and giving back to his communities. Ezquerra was named one of Poets&Quants' Best & Brightest MBA graduates of 2024.
Link to a story about new graduate Justen Turner.
May 1, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Lights, camera, action: Justen Turner (BSBA '24)

Justen Turner has turned a childhood passion into a promising career as a young entrepreneur and filmmaker. Explore Turner’s path to and through Ohio State ― and what the future holds for the Class of 2024 graduate.
What is fintech?
April 29, 2024
BestColleges

What is fintech?

A growing number of business schools, including Fisher, are incorporating the fast-growing field of financial technology (fintech) into their course and degree offerings. Learn more about Fintech microcredential.
A retail store with shoppers.
April 25, 2024
The Wall Street Journal

The tricky logistics behind direct-to-consumer sales strategies

Suppliers that are stepping up efforts to reach shoppers are having to mount costly new supply chains built to the task. But those efforts, combined with investment in separate sales channels like social commerce, can lead to more growth and a entirely new future of retails, says Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.
Trish Jefferson portait
April 24, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Jefferson recognized for an unwavering commitment to student success

For more than 20 years, Trish Jefferson has provided an unwavering commitment to excellence and principled leadership, dedication to student success and an ability to foster a collaborative and supportive environment. Those accomplishments earned Jefferson, director of undergraduate admissions and recruitment at Fisher, recognition as a recipient of the university’s Distinguished Staff Award.
A recycling can.
April 22, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Paper, plastics and penalties: How audits can improve curbside recycling

The success of curbside recycling programs relies on consumers knowing what is recyclable. But what's the best way to keep non-recyclables from contaminating the delicate recycling stream? New research from Fisher reveals that a combination of education and penalization is surprisingly effective at reducing household recycling contamination ― and doesn’t discourage overall participation.
Interview prep same for job, admissions interviews
April 18, 2024
Cleveland Jewish News

Interview prep same for job, admissions interviews

The same principals and preparation tactics used for a job interview should be used for a graduate school admissions interview, according to Hollie Hinton, senior director of admissions and recruiting in the Graduate Programs Office at Fisher.
Individual Diversity Awards nominees show off their awards
April 18, 2024
Fisher College of Business

2024 Diversity Awards: Excellence in inclusion

Fisher's 2024 Diversity Awards celebrated the individuals and organizations that are working to create meaningful, positive and lasting change. Meet the servant leaders who are empowering the next generation of professionals and fostering cultures of inclusivity.
Fisher student Claudia Hollander Tineo and senior lecturer Stephanie Wapner
April 17, 2024
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine

Prepping students for work reality

Many white-collar businesses are still grappling with when or how often to have staff at the office despite four years passing since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Various work models are being tried, including hybrid, but best practices remain in flux. Marketing major Claudia Hollander Tineo and senior lecturer Stephanie Wapner are among many at Fisher College of Business — and organizations everywhere — who are figuring out new ways of working.
Aerial photo of Fisher's campus
April 11, 2024
Poets&Quants

What’s driving record interest In Ohio State’s Working Professional MBA? Flexibility and ROI

Julia Wilson (MBA '23) and Marc Stellato are two professionals from very different backgrounds who shared similar reasons for why they chose to pursue an MBA through Fisher's Working Professional MBA program.
Meet our 2024 HR Impact Award winners: Jennifer McLendon
April 10, 2024
Columbus Business First

Meet our 2024 HR Impact Award winners: Jennifer McLendon

Meet Jennifer McLendon, the human resources business partner at Fisher and the College of Engineering ― two of the largest colleges at The Ohio State University ― and a recipient of a 2024 HR Impact Award from Columbus Business First.
Marna Ricker and Anu Saxena discuss powering forward.
April 10, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires the Fisher community to drive lasting change

From allyship to finding life balance, personal branding to building financial wealth and so much more, the third annual Women’s Leadership Symposium continued to connect the Fisher community with business leaders and trailblazers for a day of inspirational learning.
Students in a classroom at Fisher.
April 9, 2024
Fisher College of Business

MBA programs see surge in rankings

See how investment and continuous innovation within Fisher's MBA programs are having a positive impact in new U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Terry Esper hosting a TEDxOhio State event.
April 1, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Theory meets practice in Fisher’s inaugural research report

Explore Fisher's latest publication highlighting the potential impact that the college's researchers and thought leaders can have for business practitioners and industries today.
Students sing Carmen Ohio at the 2024 Pace Setters Awards ceremony.
March 28, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Principled Buckeyes recognized as Pace Setters

Meet the elite group of leaders selected as 2024 Pace Setters for their passion and purpose in the classroom, throughout academia and in the community.
Supply chain issues from the Key Bridge collapse
March 28, 2024
610-WTVN

Supply chain issues from the Key Bridge collapse

Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo shares his insights on the impact that the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could have on a number of key product supply chains.
Real estate commission changes could be coming this summer
March 27, 2024
Spectrum News 1

Real estate commission changes could be coming this summer

A new change in how real estate commissions are charged may increase competition but could make buying a home more expensive, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate.
Kshipra Mandlecha
March 27, 2024
Ohio State Office of International Affairs

Student Spotlight: Kshipra Mandlecha

Meet Kshipra Mandlecha, a second-year international student who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in managerial economics.
Life on the fly
March 26, 2024
The Ohio State University Airport

Life on the fly

Learn more about Jillian Bourdage, a fourth-year aviation management student, a Pace Setters Award recipient and a varsity athlete, who has learned how squeeze as much out of her Ohio State experience as possible.
Women of the Honors Cohort join Paula Bennett at the New York Stock Exchange.
March 21, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Honors Cohort Women in Business Summit connects students with power players and possibilities

What does empowerment look like? The Honors Cohort Women in Business Summit connected top executives and industry leaders with tomorrow’s business professionals for an immersive learning experience in New York City. The event, which showcased the power and reach of Fisher’s network of alumni and friends, explored professional uncertainty and unexpected career turns, navigating tough challenges, and the importance of networking, sacrifice, teamwork and gratitude.
Portrait of a graduate student.
March 20, 2024
U.S. News & World Report

Does your college major matter in MBA admissions?

MBA hopefuls worried that their undergraduate nonbusiness degree is detrimental to program admittance don’t need to fret. Paul North, executive director of Fisher's Graduate Programs Office, is among MBA admissions officers at business schools across the U.S. who say nonbusiness majors are welcome at their programs.

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