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The Ohio State University’s recent Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit brought together students, alumni and industry leaders — showcasing campus‑born startups, businesses and collaborations built with creativity, mentorship and Buckeye ambition.

Associate Professor of Marketing Jeff Dotson is at the forefront of an introductory AI course for small business owners. "The target audience I had in my mind was my mom," he says.

For 25 years, Honda and Ohio State have fueled innovation through a partnership that’s generated $130 million in research and philanthropy, supported thousands of students, including graduate students at Fisher, and advanced education, workforce development and sustainable mobility across Ohio and beyond.

Fisher’s inaugural Industry Connect provided 100 first-and second-year students with the opportunity to create meaningful connections with companies at the heart of Ohio’s business community. The day-long, high-impact career exploration experience introduced students to top companies, their leaders and the skills that set exceptional candidates apart.

Looking to tap into Ohio State’s global alumni network to strengthen study abroad opportunities, Senior Lecturer in Marketing Andrew Piletz created Fisher Global Marketing: Taiwan. The international program leverages alumni connections to open doors for students worldwide, creating transformative experiences and expanding the university’s international reach.

Fisher alums are coming back — not as guests, but as recruiters, tapping into Buckeye connections to bring students into their firms. Discover how returning alumni are shaping futures and careers on campus.

New courses in AI, including a series of executive education offerings at Fisher, are designed for entrepreneurs at all skill levels.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Central Ohio’s jobs, industries and competitiveness at light speed. Nathan Craig, associate professor of operations and business analytics, along with alumnus John Hrusovsky (BSBA '86) participated in a panel discussion, hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Club, about the impact of AI locally.

Ohio State students were recently celebrated for powering Ohio’s global trade future while gaining hands-on experience through internships that connect classroom learning with real-world export strategies across small and mid-sized businesses statewide.

Fisher students transcended language and borders this summer to support social enterprises and nonprofits around the globe. Learn how they applied their marketing and strategic expertise at organizations dedicated to causes including ocean cleanup and conservation, food distribution, after-school programs and employment training in extremely remote areas.

Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran's message to Ohio companies is simple: Don't call McKinsey or Accenture. Call us. He wants Fisher to be their first call for talent, innovation, expertise and strategic insight.

Newly minted MBA alum Kyle Clark capped his Fisher journey with a hands-on consulting project in Germany, helping a company explore U.S. expansion. Discover how this immersive GAP experience and the college's connections with organizations such as JobsOhio are shaping global-ready leaders and strengthening Ohio’s business future.

After more than 15 years as a researcher helping organizations thrive, Aravind Chandrasekaran (AC) is bringing that focus to a new role — interim dean of Fisher College of Business. Get to know AC and learn more about his aspirations to collectively transform business education at Fisher.

With the longtime presence of companies such as Honda of America Manufacturing and its Marysville auto plant, Ohio is an attractive place for Japanese companies to do business, industry experts said during a recent panel discussion hosted by The Ohio State University.

Fisher College of Business and Ohio State's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) were among the participants who welcomed a delegation of ministers from the Government of Ghana to strengthen the Columbus-Accra sister-city relationship and foster additional collaboration between Ohio State and Ghanian institutions.

Spring break in India proved to be more than just another business project for MBA student LaShawn Evans. His on-the-ground experience working with Tata Play as part of Fisher's Global Applied Projects program, brought his classroom work into focus.

The 2025 Community Impact Awards honor individuals and businesses who demonstrate exceptional support for student organizations at Fisher. See who was nominated this year and learn more about the individual and corporate award recipients.

As part of an ongoing collaboration, Fisher and the National Veterans Leadership Foundation have announced the availability of up to five full-tuition scholarships for highly qualified veterans and military-connected individuals interested in earning an MBA.

A series hosted Ohio State’s Center for International Business Education and Research and the Center for African Studies is helping a U.S. Army Reserve unit prepare for an upcoming deployment to Africa. The events focused on conflict resolution, peacebuilding and the political, economic and social landscapes of various African nations where service members will be stationed.

Connecting academic coursework with real-world problem solving is at the heart of the Master of Operational Excellence program’s collaboration with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Learn more about why the collaboration has been recognized as an Innovation That Inspires.

The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate's ‘Brutus Luminaries Series’ is bringing industry leaders to campus for networking opportunities with students and organizations at Fisher and across the university.

See how a recent visit to Nestlé USA’s headquarters exemplified the purpose of Fisher’s new Career and Industry Immersion Academies and provided Full-Time MBA students an immersive look at real-world supply chain processes, market trends and effective cross-department collaboration.

A team of Fisher students won the BisNet International Case Competition by creating the best strategy for an international airline company looking to re-enter the Argentinian market. Learn more about how the students tackled the challenge at the fifth annual event.

James Hill, chair of Fisher's Department of Operations and Business Analytics, joins DHL's podcast to talk about operations and logistics management options available to undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio State.

Fisher’s Executive MBA (EMBA) takes a vested interest in the development of future business leaders. See how the program’s hands-on approach to analytical strategies, change management principles and global perspectives is changing the way companies like Worthington Steel do business.