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2019 Best & Brightest MBAs: Neethi Johnson
April 28, 2019
Poets&Quants

2019 Best & Brightest MBAs: Neethi Johnson

Fisher's Neethi Johnson (MBA '19) describes herself as an "Indian-born, Ireland-raised, proud American. ​​​​​​" She was also selected as one of Poets&Quants' 100 best & brightest MBAs of 2019. 
Ohio State institute highlights efforts to stop distracted driving
April 15, 2019
The Ohio State University

Ohio State institute highlights efforts to stop distracted driving

Every day in the U.S., approximately nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Risk Institute at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business is working to bring those numbers down.
Alumnae Paula Bennett, Camille Gibson, Angel Harris and Kara Trott participate in a panel discussion.
April 9, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Women’s Conference informs and inspires others

Malika Jacobs (MBA ’10) stepped into ballroom of the Blackwell Inn to attend the 2019 Women’s Leadership Conference. Already slated to lead one of the
Austin Ward: A role model in the making
March 26, 2019
The Ohio State University

Austin Ward: A role model in the making

Austin Ward, a third-year finance major, is working to inspire his community by sharing the many experiences he’s had at Ohio State and leaving things better than they were when he found them.
2019 Best & Brightest: Alexandria Graham
March 21, 2019
Poets&Quants for Undergrads

2019 Best & Brightest: Alexandria Graham

Alexandria Graham, is “a sushi enthusiast, Ohio State Buckeye fanatic, secret computer nerd and ambitious perfectionist.” The MIS student is also a member of Poets&Quants for Undergrads' Best & Brightest Class of 2019.
2019 Best & Brightest: Max Wasserman
March 21, 2019
Poets&Quants for Undergrads

2019 Best & Brightest: Max Wasserman

Max Wasserman is a "proud Marine Corps veteran trying to become this generation’s Warren Buffett.” The finance student is also a member of Poets&Quants for Undergrads' Best & Brightest Class of 2019.
Fisher FIRST
March 20, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Program helping students find their unique fit at Fisher

A year ago, when Austin Culbertson applied to join what was then a new enrichment program at Fisher College of Business, he did so not knowing if — or how — he was going to fit in as an incoming first-year student at Ohio State. But a mentoring relationship through the Fisher FIRST program helped him adjust to his new home.
Professor Darren Roulstone
March 5, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Q&A with Accounting Professor Darren Roulstone

Darren Roulstone, the John W. Berry, Sr. Fund for Faculty Excellence Professor of Accounting, shares insights into Fisher's accounting PhD program.
Five 2019 Pace Setters winners hold their awards
March 5, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Excellence, achievement honored at 2019 Pace Setters

Achievement, excellence and demonstrated leadership by Fisher students and faculty were recently recognized at the college’s 2019 Pace Setters Awards event.
When the bully Is the boss
February 26, 2019
The New York Times

When the bully Is the boss

A boss who “demands” excellence is no more likely to produce it than the boss who requests or nurtures it, and likely less so, the research suggests. Demanding excellence often is just a handy excuse, said Bennett Tepper, the Irving Abramowitz Memorial Professorship at Fisher and a leading researcher of the effects of abusive leadership.
Four students readily presenting their case on stage in front of power point
February 25, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher takes top prize at strategy case competition

For Alex Beutel, success means learning how to be comfortable when the problem you’re facing has you feeling very uncomfortable.It was a lesson that B
Oded Shenkar poses
February 22, 2019
Smart Business

Advantages and disadvantages of middle-market firms

Do you know yourself? Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management at Fisher and academic director of the National Center for the Middle Market, lays out the inherent advantages and disadvantages of middle-market firms.
VCIC Case Competition participants
February 21, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

MBA students shine at venture capital competition

There are case competitions — and then there is the Venture Capital Investment Competition. For a team of MBA students from Fisher, the event provided a unique opportunity to explore the unique aspects of venture capital.
Business Coaching Program
February 4, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Alumni paying forward as part of Business Coaching Program

More than 25 Ohio State alumni have answered the call to help current graduate students grapple with professional and personal challenges as part of a coaching program delivered by the Fisher Leadership Initiative.  
CJ Stover speaks in an interview
January 24, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Impact of Giving: CJ Stover (BSBA '18)

As a student at Fisher, CJ Stover (BSBA ’18) received a well-rounded education while majoring in logistics management.
Summer enrichment programs
January 22, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Summer enrichment programs building a pipeline to students’ success

The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business is dedicated to the educational success of every student and is actively working to meet each one of these students — and future students — where they are.
Four male students outside in suits and ties holding large check for $5000 and a large trophy
January 11, 2019
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher MBA students earn top spot in national case competition

As a top-tier business school, Fisher College of Business provides students in its Full-Time MBA program with opportunities to hone their collaboration, presentation and teamwork stills through robust case competitions — on campus and across the country. 
Edwin Jones, Rose Pansick and Emma Yabs pose for a portrait in front of Fisher Hall.
December 17, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Paying forward, one mentor at a time

Edwin Jones (BSBA ’08, MBA ’15) is a husband, new father and client representative for IBM who lives and works in Columbus. He’s also active in the Alumni Undergraduate Mentor Program at Fisher College of Business, which is how he met Rose Pansick (BSBA ’15). 
Fisher Campus
December 14, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Fisher innovates on graduate program offerings, transforms MBA experience

The Max. M. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University has embarked on a journey to transform its Master in Business Administration (MBA) programs. The reshaping of curriculum and its delivery began with enhancements to Fisher’s Working Professionals MBA program and culminated this month in a new and uniquely student-focused redesign of its Full-Time MBA program. 
Isaac Reynolds in suit on Fisher's campus
December 3, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Blending his global perspective with LGBTQ advocacy

Full-time MBA student Isaac Reynolds is busy. Not only is he applying his experience in international business and his interests in marketing management and business development strategy to make an impact on the Fisher community, but he’s also putting to use his education and previous career experience as an advocate for the LGBTQ business community — at Fisher and on the global stage. 
Christian McGhee and Zac Graber pose for a photo on Fisher's campus
November 20, 2018
The Ohio State University

Ohio State selects two scholars for President’s Prize

The Ohio State University has selected marketing students Christian McGhee and Zac Graber to receive the President’s Prize, the highest university recognition bestowed on exceptional students committed to social change.
Group of students holding up blankets made at Fisher Impact Day
November 14, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

College community pays forward at Fisher Impact Day

A tradition of service to the community once again brought together Fisher students, faculty, staff and alumni for the fourth-annual Fisher Impact Day.
CAIA
November 6, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Partnership connects SMF students with opportunities in alternative investing

As it continues to prepare the next generation of finance leaders for career success, Fisher’s internationally recognized Specialized Master in Finance program has announced a new partnership with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association.
Students in the NBMAA Case Competition show off their awards
October 22, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

MBA students take third place at national competition

For Erin Yu-Lee, Sandra Glaude and Isaiah Stephenson, their hard work and dedication paid off, as the MBA students led Fisher to a third-place finish at the competition, topping 33 other teams at the 2018 National Black MBA Association’s Annual Conference MBA case competition.
Risk Institute’s 2018 Annual Conference
October 22, 2018
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Risk conference explores talent, workforce development

The Risk Institute’s 2018 Annual Conference brought together C-suite executives and senior risk professionals from around the globe to explore topics at the forefront of a number of industries, including managing talent pipelines and workforce development in the face of massive technological change and economic upheaval.