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Get to know Trevor Brown, Fisher’s new interim dean. Brown, who also serves as dean of The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, is excited to continue the college’s positive momentum in how its educating and engaging with our students, alumni, partners and friends ― all while setting up Fisher’s permanent leader for immediate and sustained success.

Finance student Alex Axon is headed to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as part of the Canadian national swim team. He shares how his journey began ― and how earning the title of "Olympian" is a distinction he'll proudly carry with him the rest of his life.

James Maniace, senior lecturer in finance, shares housing tips for those exploring the rental market in various cities across the U.S.

The National Association of Realtors recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questioned how real estate agents are paid — and who foots the bill. Itzhak Ben-David, the academic director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, expects brokerage earnings to decline as commissions eventually become more closely linked to an agent's effort.

Throughout his 10 years as dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, Anil Makhija has led the college through exciting changes and challenging times. As he prepares to return to the college’s Department of Finance faculty this month, Dean Makhija spent some time reflecting on the countless accomplishments made possible by the hard work and dedication of so many during his decade as dean.

Fisher's 2024 Recognition Luncheon brought together faculty and staff to honor accomplishments in teaching, individual commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, service, values and milestone work anniversaries

A publication that began as an anti-Chinese Communist Party newspaper founded by Chinese dissidents and later morphed into a global conservative multimedia company championing former President Donald Trump and conspiracy theories is in financial trouble. Nonprofit experts, including Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, said the publication, which has millions of readers, has tax records that are a "hot mess."

In this Talking Transports podcast, Professor of Logistics Terry Esper discusses the trends facing the freight markets inside and out of the classroom. Esper also talks about artificial intelligence and other technology driven productivity tools, decarbonization and his love for bourbon, football and Detroit.

A strong partnership between Fisher MBAs and JobsOhio continues to create benefits and global business opportunities with companies and organizations around the world.

From steps to curb inflation to a better understanding of AI, Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, says there are reasons for all sectors across the real estate industry to be optimistic this year.

Despite official documents that show the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy took steps to safeguard its finances — including oversight from its board of directors and annual audits — an official is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, says more skepticism is needed to ensure nonprofits are protected against theft.

Whatever it is, a job or club activities, it is important for new students to develop a network to identify those opportunities, according to Lorraine Pennyman, director of leadership and engagement and undergraduate programs at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business in Columbus.

Finance student Christian Connolly has an important job on the Formula Buckeyes project team: securing resources to build the team's SAE car. Learn more about the cross-functional collaboration that earned Formula Buckeyes first place at the 2024 Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) competition, the best result ever by an Ohio State Formula SAE team since its formation 36 years ago.

The National Association of Realtors recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questioned how real estate agents are paid — and who foots the bill. Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate and academic director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, expects brokerage earnings to decline as commissions eventually become more closely linked to an agent's effort.

Meet Telesilla Kotsi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, and learn why she was chosen as among Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 Professors.

The number of publicly listed companies has been nearly halved since the 1990s. A big reason, according to René Stulz, the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at Fisher, has been a shift in what companies are producing.

A unique collaboration between Fisher and Liberty Elementary School proved a pivotal point in the lives of 85 fourth graders. During a day of learning on Ohio State’s campus, the Rising Leaders experience gave students a chance to look within and showcase who they aspire to be, meet with professors and students and experience the excitement of a university campus.

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says an “interesting partnership” has developed between charities and financial-services companies. At the center of this relationship: shared opposition to proposed rules by the U.S. Treasury Department that would penalize certain payments from charitable funds to wealth advisers who steer the investments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.