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Taco Bell saw an 8% increase in same-store sales, a key metric restaurants use to measure the health of a business. Part of its success, says Senior Lecturer Jon Quinn, is its brand authenticity.

Fisher and Ohio State are among the local educational institutions that are updating their degree programs to meet employers’ changing needs — particularly in the manufacturing and biotech sectors.

Building trust, setting the pace of organizational change and using AI as a workforce multiplier are skills that define Geoff Gilmore’s role as president and CEO at Worthington Steel. Gilmore offered students insights into these leadership qualities and his career path, including a glimpse of the steel industry, during Fisher’s final LeadX speaker series of the academic year.

Ohio, unlike a majority of other states, has no regulations at all governing the use of AI in political communications, from campaign ads to malicious “deepfakes” of candidates. But, "research shows that voters strongly despise underhanded campaign tactics,” according to Xiaoyan Deng, associate professor of marketing at Fisher.

Kimberly Lee Minor, the interim director of Fisher's Office of Career Management, is a veteran retail executive and 2026 Inspiring Women honoree. She co-founded the Women of Color Retail Alliance in 2020 to elevate more voices in the industry.

Marketing major Ally Bissman shares her experience from being part of Fisher's Sustainable Business Global Lab in Costa Rica over spring break.

Learn about the Fisher accounting students making a meaningful impact through the VITA program, helping hundreds file taxes, secure over $500,000 in refunds, and navigate complex issues — all while gaining hands-on experience serving the central Ohio community.

Callie Leatherwood is using her 30 years of sales experience to prepare the next generation of B2B sales leaders for success. As the director of the newly created Strategic Sales Initiative at Fisher, her mission is twofold: equip students with the skills needed in a competitive job market and let the world know “sales is for everyone.”

Fisher’s Working Professional MBA continues its top-10 momentum, ranking #8 nationally and #5 among public universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. See how its flexible, hands-on approach is driving demand, empowering working professionals and strengthening career advancement across Ohio, while reinforcing its leadership among the nation’s premier part-time MBA programs.

In partnership with Battelle, the 2026 Fisher Invitational brought MBA students from across the country for a hands-on experience that tested their analytic and strategic skills before putting them in front of company leaders to pitch ideas and solutions to a real-world challenge.

Meet Caleb Wooddell, a soon-to-be graduate and a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Business Major of 2026. Caleb, who will be joining The Wendy’s Company as a financial analyst on its marketing and digital finance team, says "investing in the people around you is the best investment you can make, and the one with the highest return."

Ohio State junior Reed Kroeger is gaining confidence and career‑ready skills by learning how to use AI creatively and responsibly, preparing him to lead in an evolving business landscape through hands‑on, future‑focused coursework.

Kathy Wantuch, senior lecturer in accounting and management information systems at Fisher, talks about the considerations and risks associated with using AI for tax preparation.

Chris Phillips (BSBA ’97) is changing consumer behavior through technology. The vice president and general manager of Geo and Education at Google discussed with Ohio State students his career trajectory and how he’s building roads in the digital world by leading with humility, engaging people with different perspectives and embracing the teachable moments of his failures.

Marketing major Sydney Savas shares her Spring Break experience as part of Fisher's Global Marketing: United Kingdom program.

The nonprofit that controls the artificial intelligence maker OpenAI pledged Tuesday to grant out $1 billion over the next year and to build up its capacity as a philanthropic funder. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says tax statements are just one indicator of an organization's commitment to charitable activity.

A media maverick and one of Philadelphia’s most influential people, journalist-turned-media executive Kelly Frank is directing her own personal growth by pursuing a Working Professional MBA degree at Fisher. Learn how the academic experience is helping her fine tune her approach to operations and business strategy while providing unique leadership perspectives.

For over 30 years, James Kavanaugh (EMBA ’92) has been at the forefront of innovation. His passion and voracity for learning propelled him to lead IBM through periods of challenge and revitalization. Discover the insights he shared with students on communication, leadership and emerging technology, including AI, during Fisher’s LeadX: Unplugged speaker series.

With fresh perspective and Fisher‑sharpened skills, Levi Duncan is turning data, vision and grit into momentum for revitalizing Springfield. An Executive MBA student, Duncan shares how the knowledge and power of AI is quickly becoming one of his most useful construction tools.

From learning to slow down and savor the journey to confronting fears, building lasting friendships and growing as leaders, this year’s Pace Setters reflected on the moments that shaped them most. Meet the honorees who are forging their own paths and leaving a lasting legacy at Fisher.

Catie Russ, an international business major, shares her experience abroad as part of the Fisher College of Business Undergraduate Exchange - Universidad Pontificia Comillas program.

Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management, says mid-sized companies often don’t have the same flexibility as larger firms to switch up their supply chains amid tariff concerns.

Fisher's partnership with the National Veterans Leadership Foundation is one example of the scholarship funding available to candidates considering pursuing an MBA.

What happens when academic research meets real-world business needs? Associate Professor of Marketing Alice Li is collaborating with KeyBank to put evidence-based insights to work. Together, they’re exploring new marketing strategies that spark innovation, deliver measurable results and create added value for the bank and its customers.

Strength, courage and a winning personality earned student Lee Rwema an analyst role at JPMorganChase post-graduation. Discover how his journey from East Africa and lessons learned at Fisher opened him up to new perspectives, sparked creative thinking and empowered him to showcase his Buckeye spirit to land the job.