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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vince Castillo, assistant professor of marketing at Fisher, embraces the use of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in his classroom, rather than trying to prevent students from using it. He has also found other creative ways to integrate use of AI into his supply chain curriculum.

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.

Assistant Professor of Finance Sergey Sarkisyan offers context about the impact of inflation.

Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting, explains the funding implications and fallout of the closing of the Wayfarer Foundation that was caught up in the wake of the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively scandal.

Brian Hipsher, senior lecturer in marketing and logistics, discusses the proliferation and impact of convenience stores such as Buc-ee's, Sheetz and Wawa.

As AI and tech skills become more crucial to careers in supply chain operations, educators such as Fisher's Assistant Professor of Logistics Vince Castillo are taking steps to ensure all types of students gain experience with AI and understand the technology's capabilities and its limitations.

Cynthia W. Turner, Fisher's associate dean of access, engagement and outreach, and an accounting professor, outlines some budget basics.

Ken Boyer, Fisher Designated Professor of Operations and Business Analytics, provides context to the announcement that a pair of northeast Ohio health care providers will team up to develop ambulatory surgery centers.

Meet Kyle Schembechler, one of Poets&Quants' Best and Brightest MBAs of 2025, a veteran, member of Fisher's Class of 2025 and an individual who has "just enough intelligence and humor to solve whatever you throw at me.”

Finance Professor Itzhak Ben-David discusses the potential ways consumers and organizations may respond to price increases caused by U.S. tariffs.

Marketing faculty member and restaurant service expert Brian Hipsher explains why so many of the same restaurants and convenience stores are popping up within blocks of each other.

See how Fisher's MBA programs and specialties fared in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings.

Home prices have increased dramatically since the pandemic because of short supply and high demand. Demand has cooled somewhat since, but prices remain high due to the housing shortage, says Itzhak Ben-David, finance professor at Fisher.

Meet graduating senior Aya Dushnitzky, an operations management and economics major who is "passionate about travel, building connections and finding creative solutions to bring people and ideas together."

Faculty members Lori Kendall and Chad Zipfel share their strategy insights into why the once-mighty Ohio-based craft retailer Joann Fabrics was forced to file for bankruptcy.

Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts. The impact, says Professor W.C. Benton, is that demand for new cars among consumers will fall.

It’s the 21st century — instant bank transfers should be the norm everywhere. For countries such as Brazil that have widely adopted instant banking, the result has been increased competition among traditional banks and significant benefits for average citizens, according to research by Fisher's Sergey Sarkisyan.

Nonprofit accounting expert Brian Mittendorf says the size of a grant provided to a Baltimore-area nonprofit ― and the apparent lack of oversight via a tax filing is concerning.

Reducing barriers such as the 150 college credit hour rule is one tactic that's been pitched to help fight an upcoming shortage in accountants. But Tzachi Zach, academic director of Fisher's Master of Accounting program, says higher education leaders need to better sell the industry to prospective students.

Research from the most recent Middle Market Indicator, published by the National Center for the Middle Market, reflects economic optimism shared among bankers in Central Ohio.