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June 28, 2023
Scripps News
Scripps News
Where's the empathy? Experts explain why sub disaster led to jokes
The OceanGate Titan submersible that imploded with five on board became subject to memes on social media which were unsympathetic to the families. Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Jesse Walker shares insights into how society views the ultra rich collectively and as individuals.
June 26, 2023
MarketWatch
MarketWatch
Fintech promised to revolutionize loans for those left out of the credit system. New research indicates it’s not living up to that promise
Fintech lenders are ‘relying heavily’ on credit scores to determine loan pricing, according to a study co-authored by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, and his colleagues.
June 18, 2023
Dayton Daily News
Dayton Daily News
Former Kettering Health board member says better oversight, more transparency needed
Maintaining its image as a quality health care system is going to be crucial going forward for Kettering Health, said Roy Lewicki, a professor emeritus of ethics and human resources at Fisher.
May 27, 2023
Washington Post
Washington Post
Americans are bad at resting. Here’s how to reclaim your free time.
Prioritizing rest is essential, experts such as Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc say. Here's why it's so hard and tips on how to start.
May 1, 2023
WalletHub
WalletHub
2023’s best and worst states for working moms
Stephanie Wapner, senior lecturer in management and human resources, provides additional insight and context to WalletHub's examination of a variety of metrics that seek to identify the best and worst states for working moms.
April 19, 2023
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
NRA shows gun rights power but pushback grows from shootings
Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says the NRA's financial picture is improving, but continued declines in revenue means "something has to give for this organization."
March 25, 2023
CNN
CNN
The Girl Scout cookie crumbled this year. Here's what happened
For decades, Girl Scouts has used cookie sales to raise funds and teach scouts about entrepreneurship. This year, thanks to the Raspberry Rally cookie, members got a painful lesson in what can happen when high demand meets limited supply. Predicting demand for the Rallies may have been especially difficult, because Girl Scouts introduced a whole new way to buy them, said Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics at Fisher.
March 23, 2023
WOSU
WOSU
The decrease of diversity, equity and inclusion roles within companies
Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources and the chair of Ohio State's University Senate Diversity Committee, joins the discussion of why the number of diversity, equity and inclusion roles are declining — and the importance of quantifiable metrics in measuring the impact of these roles.
March 20, 2023
Connecticut Public
Connecticut Public
Stop, drop, and stay there: A look at leisure
Guests on the Colin McEnroe Show, including Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc, take a look at the importance of leisure for health, how the concept differs around the world, and what it means to value your free time.
March 16, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Spotlighting leaders at Fisher’s annual Pace Setters Awards
Meet Fisher’s best and brightest principled leaders and humble servants. This elite group of high achieving students, faculty and alumni were honored as Fisher’s very best ambassadors at this year’s Pace Setters awards.
March 14, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Academic directors for Global Gateways appointed
Jay Anand, the William H. Davis Chair and Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Strategy at Fisher has been named the academic director for the university's India Gateway. As one of three academic directors tasked to gateways in India, China and Brazil, Anand will serve as a part-time senior advisor for the Global Gateways and connect with Ohio State’s 15 colleges and regional campuses to identify new partnership opportunities abroad.
March 8, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Jellison named executive director of The Risk Institute
Meet Noah Jellison (BSBA ’07) and learn how his experience will help the Risk Institute advance enterprise risk management practice and research.
March 7, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State professor Angus Fletcher awarded U.S. Army medal for leadership training
What does business education at Fisher have in common with U.S. Army Special Operations training? Angus Fletcher. A professor in The Ohio State University Department of English who also teaches in Fisher's Executive Education program, Fletcher was awarded the U.S. Army’s Public Service Commendation Medal for training special operations personnel in leadership and decision-making skills.
February 27, 2023
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
Continental Plaza's mortgage nears maturity, putting pressure on owners in post-pandemic office market
The popularity of remote and hybrid work has led to higher vacancies at office properties nationwide. "What's happening at this asset (Continental Plaza) is what's happening all over," said Donald Sheets, executive director of the Ohio State University Center for Real Estate and a senior lecturer in the finance department at Fisher.
February 16, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Record-setting $110M gift will launch the Center for Software Innovation at Ohio State
A historic, $110 million gift from the Timashev Family Foundation to The Ohio State University will establish the Center for Software Innovation, which will bring together the College of Engineering, Fisher College of Business and other partners in creative new ways, including through the creation of endowed professorships, cutting-edge academic offerings and hands-on industry experience for students.
February 15, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Cryptocurrency confusion? Ohio State professor to the rescue
Amin Shams, assistant professor of finance, breaks down the wild, mysterious world of blockchain, bitcoin and cryptocurrency’s future.
February 7, 2023
WalletHub
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.
February 7, 2023
Fisher College of Business
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.
February 4, 2023
The Columbus Dispatch
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.
January 12, 2023
HuffPost
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.
December 22, 2022
Supply Chain Dive
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.
December 15, 2022
Cleveland.com
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.
November 29, 2022
The Wall Street Journal
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.
November 28, 2022
The Wall Street Journal
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.
November 21, 2022
Bloomberg
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.