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October 19, 2025
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State professor competes in his 100th marathon at the 45th Columbus Marathon
Senior Lecturer in Finance Steve Salopek ran his 100th marathon during the Columbus Marathon on Oct. 19, completing the race in about 4 hours, 49 minutes, according to unofficial results. He was among more than 15,000 runners who endured steady rain and gusting winds throughout the course.

October 14, 2025
NBC4
NBC4
Columbus man prepares for his 100th marathon this weekend
When thousands of runners take to the starting line for the Columbus Marathon, some will be running the 26.2 miles for the first time. Others, maybe their second or third time. But Steve Salopek, senior lecturer in finance and co-director of Fisher's Project THRIVE Finance program, stands alone, as he will lace it up for his 100th career marathon.

October 14, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
AI’s growing impact in education, business focus of Ohio State conference
Fisher's inaugural event brought together academic researchers and practitioners to explore how successful adoption of AI technology will rely heavily on how it intersects with human thought.

October 10, 2025
Columbus Business First
Columbus Business First
On AI, Ohio State goes for bold
A look at the bold, wide-ranging effort to ensure all Ohio State students are AI fluent by the time they graduate, including all the ways Fisher is building on a strong foundation of AI adoption.

October 7, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State alumni return to campus to recruit students as employees
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.

September 23, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Fisher celebrates rise in undergraduate rankings
Fisher students, faculty and staff gathered on campus to celebrate the latest rankings news from U.S. News & World Report: the college climbed two spots to #12 in the annual ranking of best undergraduate business programs.

September 22, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Meet Fisher's 2025 Homecoming Court representatives
Fisher students on Ohio State's 2025 Homecoming Court embody the spirit of Buckeye pride through their commitment to community, resilience and lifelong connection. Their stories reflect how Business Buckeyes are shaping the future with purpose and passion.

September 19, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
New certificate designed to give Ohio State students an edge in sales
Through a new Strategic Sales Certificate program, Ohio State students are gaining a competitive advantage for in-demand B2B sales careers. Learn how the program is helping students approach sales with integrity, build trusting relationships, develop skills in persuasion and apply theory to real-world situations.

September 16, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State helps small business owners leverage AI tools
New courses in AI, including a series of executive education offerings at Fisher, are designed for entrepreneurs at all skill levels.

September 11, 2025
WOSU
WOSU
What lessons can be learned from Cracker Barrel’s rebranding attempt?
Brian Hipsher, senior lecturer in marketing and logistics at Fisher, shares his expertise on branding and brand refreshes in the wake of the the Cracker Barrel fiasco.

September 9, 2025
WalletHub
WalletHub
2025 iPhone survey: 59% of Americans won’t buy a phone due to inflation
Joe Goodman, professor of marketing at Fisher, provides some insights into data about consumers' buying habits related to the release of the new iPhone. Among them: the relative nature of "reasonable" price points for items such as phones, the impact of tariffs on purchasing, and the idea of assuming debt to purchase a new phone.

September 9, 2025
Newsweek
Newsweek
Product recalls are on the rise, top causes revealed
John Gray, professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, says oversight of foreign pharmaceutical manufacturers could be one reason for the recent surge of medicine recalls.

September 6, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State training helps military officials prepare for Middle East deployments
To help U.S. military civil affairs professionals better understand the Middle East before deployment, Ohio State and its Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) recently hosted a virtual training led by retired diplomats, military leaders and global scholars.

August 26, 2025
Spectrum News
Spectrum News
AI misuse a concern for some parents
Rakesh Mallipeddi, assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher studies social media and artificial intelligence. Mallipeddi says AI users need to be aware of ethical AI practices as the technology uses public data to improve its own output.

August 25, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Introducing Fisher's new 2025 faculty
Meet the newest faculty members who are bringing their research, business backgrounds and teaching experience to Fisher students for the 2025 academic year.

August 25, 2025
WCBE
WCBE
Central Ohio’s AI revolution
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.

August 22, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
What can billiards teach us about business competition?
Like a cue ball that transfers energy to other balls in billiards, a dominant player in business can reshape a market. Research by Professor Richard Makadok uses the “cue-ball effect” to illustrate how companies with a competitive advantage can impact an entire industry.

August 22, 2025
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State students gain work experience in global export industry
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.
August 21, 2025
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2025 MBA To Watch: Yi Han
Meet Yi Han, a student who describes herself as “curious about people and the world, always seeking to learn, innovate and create meaningful impact,” and who has been selected as one of Poets&Quants' MBAs to Watch 2025.

August 21, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Strengthening social enterprises through global consulting
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.

August 19, 2025
The New York Times
The New York Times
Economic data has taken a dark turn. That doesn’t mean a crash Is near
Inflation is up and job creation down, but the U.S. economy could still pull through without too much pain. The next few months will be pivotal in illustrating whether actions taken by companies will reflect data gathered by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) showing that business leaders were anticipating the lowest revenue and employment growth of the post-pandemic period.

August 18, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
The skill of thrill: Behind the scenes at Epic Universe with Tyler DiFranco
A behind-the-scenes internship at Universal Resorts has only fueled Tyler DiFranco’s passion for theme parks. The operations management student spent his summer learning the ins and outs of how amusement parks operate and how they provide guests (and fans such as himself) an escape from reality.

August 12, 2025
Marketplace
Marketplace
Trump's tariffs hit toy stores, which buy most of their products overseas
Large retailers such as Target and Walmart may be able to absorb some of the impact of tariffs on toys imported into the U.S., say Professor of Logistics Terry Esper. But smaller retailers may fall victim to the trade war as the holiday season approaches.

August 6, 2025
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants: 2025 Best & Brightest Executive MBA, Christopher M. Judd, Ohio State
Serving as chief technology officer and co-owner of Manifest Solutions, creator of the Manifest Agility Bootcamp and co-valedictorian of his EMBA class earned Christopher M. Judd the honor of one of Poets&Quants best and brightest EMBAs to watch for 2025.

August 5, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Max M. Fisher College of Business
At center court with Cincinnati Open intern Kylene Chu
It’s game, set, match for Kylene Chu at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament! Chu, a finance and inventory control intern, shares what it’s like to go from childhood spectator to summer intern at the longtime event.