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Aravind Chandrasekaran smiles for a portrait on Fisher's campus.
July 16, 2025
Columbus Business First

Ohio State business school seeks stronger ties with Central Ohio companies

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.
Group of students stand off to sides of neon DMZ sign in Toronto, Canada
July 8, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

An opportunity to live and learn international business

Unicorns, camels and Canadian commerce ― see how Fisher’s Global Business Living-Learning Community shaped the first-year perspectives and experiences of 18 Business Buckeyes.
A collage of Fisher-affiliated individuals selected to Forbes 30 Under 30 Columbus list.
July 7, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Forbes 30 Under 30 Columbus highlights Fisher talent

Meet the next generation of trailblazers: eight Fisher-affiliated innovators, athletes and entrepreneurs named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Columbus. Their leadership is shaping the future of health care, marketing, manufacturing and more.
Four MBA students stand on grass in front of a company sign in Germany holding a Fisher College of Business flag.
June 23, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Collaboration with JobsOhio yields valuable GAP experience for MBAs

Newly minted MBA alum Kyle Clark capped his Fisher journey with a hands-on consulting project in Germany, helping a company explore U.S. expansion. Discover how this immersive GAP experience and the college's connections with organizations such as JobsOhio are shaping global-ready leaders and strengthening Ohio’s business future.
Aravind Chandrasekaran leans against a brick pillar on Fisher's campus.
June 18, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Q&AC: Get to know Interim Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran

After more than 15 years as a researcher helping organizations thrive, Aravind Chandrasekaran (AC) is bringing that focus to a new role — interim dean of Fisher College of Business. Get to know AC and learn more about his aspirations to collectively transform business education at Fisher.
Group of 13 Distinguished Staff Award recipients with President Carter on the steps at Ohio Union
May 21, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

DiFeo honored for driving staff excellence, care and compassion

From her leadership of culture-enhancing initiatives at Fisher to the many ways she supports its employees, Melanie DiFeo is dedicated to making the college a premier place to work and teach. Her efforts earned her the prestigious honor of being named one of Ohio State’s 2025 Distinguished Staff Award recipients.
Large group of Fisher employees posing with their awards.
May 8, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Faculty and staff recognized for inspiring excellence

Fisher’s 2025 Recognition Luncheon celebrated the college community’s excellence in teaching and service, highlighting the leadership, creativity and compassionate team players who make the college a destination for the very best in business education.
Portrait of Aravind Chandrasekaran
May 7, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Chandrasekaran appointed as interim dean of Fisher College of Business

Aravind Chandrasekaran has been named the college's interim dean for a two-year term. Chandrasekaran, who has served as senior associate dean, as well as the Fisher Distinguished Professor of Operations, will bring bold leadership that continues the college's positive growth, distinction and impact.
Mike Doss on stage in a gray suit delivering a talk at the 2025 COE Summit.
April 29, 2025
The Ohio State University

National champion Mike Doss shares how Buckeyes prepared him for business success

National champion Buckeye Mike Doss (MBOE '19) returned to Fisher and the Center for Operational Excellence (COE), delivering a keynote at the 2025 COE Summit, where he shared lessons from his time on the football field ― and his journey back to Ohio State.
A statue of Brutus Buckeye wearing fatigues and standing outside of the ROTC building with Fisher's campus in the background.
April 28, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

New scholarships expanding veterans’ access to Full-Time MBA degree

As part of an ongoing collaboration, Fisher and the National Veterans Leadership Foundation have announced the availability of up to five full-tuition scholarships for highly qualified veterans and military-connected individuals interested in earning an MBA.
Bri Harris in cap and gown outside in the Fisher quad.
April 28, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Accounting for a change in plans: Bri Harris (BSBA ’25, MAcc ’25)

Becoming a Business Buckeye led recent graduate Bri Harris (BSBA '25 and MAcc '25) down a new career pathway. Discover how faculty, staff and programs like Fisher FIRST and Project THRIVE influenced her academic career and passion for accounting.
Brian Speckman poses with a baton during his tryout for drum major.
April 26, 2025
The Ohio State University

Ohio State Marching Band selects 2025 drum majors

Accounting student Brian Speckman was named assistant drum major of The Ohio State University Marching Band for the 2025 season. Learn more about Brian and his role with TBDBITL.
Sergio in gown sitting on steps outside Fisher Hall.
April 25, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Leaping to learn: Sérgio Ribeiro Da Silva (SMF ’25)

Sérgio Ribeiro Da Silva’s (SMF ’25) journey from Brazil to Columbus was meant to provide he and his family with an educational opportunity that would lead to a better future. Discover how his time and experiences at Fisher ultimately shaped his growth and gratitude toward everyone who helped him succeed.
Christopher Judd in cap and gown sitting outside in the Daley Pavillion
April 23, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Continuous learning and growth: Christopher Judd (EMBA ’25)

Meet Christopher Judd (EMBA ’25), IT consultant and a valedictorian of Fisher’s Executive MBA Class of 2025. As a new graduate, Chris reflects on his time in the program and shares how offerings such as immersion trips, intensive coursework, and engagement with alumni broadened his perspective and confidence as a leader.
EMBA graduates Subbaiah Annamalai, Cris Ueno and Liz Varga pose in their cap and gowns on Fisher's campus
April 21, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

What’s next in your career? Is an Executive MBA the answer?

Facing mid-life questions like "What's next for me?" and "Am I maximizing my potential?", professionals are turning to Fisher’s Executive MBA program for direction. With an engaging curriculum, impactful domestic and international immersions and transformative coaching, the EMBA helps professionals redefine their professional paths and achieve significant career growth.
John Piehowicz sits smiling wearing an Ohio State stocking cap on the ice at the Ohio State Ice Arena.
April 17, 2025
Fisher College of Business

How my finance degree helps me coach young athletes

Meet John Piehowicz, a fourth-year student who's blending his experiences at Fisher with a unique opportunity to put leadership his skills into practice as a high school varsity hockey head coach.
Person holding images of AI icons in hands
April 16, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

“An alien lifeform”: Teaching students the power and responsibility of AI

From curriculum to research and entrepreneurial creations, Fisher professors are embracing artificial intelligence to help students understand the technology and how to use AI responsibly.
Five undergraduate students pose together in their Ohio State sweatshirts
April 7, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Undergraduates share their college perspectives with Rising Leaders

Meeting Brutus Buckeye and experiencing the excitement of a college campus helped 150 Columbus Public Schools students feel like Buckeyes for a day. The Rising Leaders program connected the fourth graders with Fisher undergraduates and professors during a day of learning and college exploration.
Group photo on stage of Pace Setters honorees with Interim Dean Trevor Brown
March 31, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Pace Setters Awards celebrate excellence and leadership

The Pace Setters Awards honor the college’s top business students who excel in and out of the classroom. Learn more about this year’s high-achieving group of leaders who exemplify the purpose and passion that define Fisher students and graduates.
Ohio State, U.S. Army Reserve partner on training program
March 31, 2025
The Ohio State University

Ohio State, U.S. Army Reserve partner on training program

A series hosted Ohio State’s Center for International Business Education and Research and the Center for African Studies is helping a U.S. Army Reserve unit prepare for an upcoming deployment to Africa. The events focused on conflict resolution, peacebuilding and the political, economic and social landscapes of various African nations where service members will be stationed.
2025 Best & Brightest Business Major: Aya Dushnitzky
March 29, 2025
Poets&Quants

2025 Best & Brightest Business Major: Aya Dushnitzky

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."
Sean Osborn poses with his poster presentation of his research.
March 27, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Research project is personal for Business Buckeye

A desire to help his brother with an intellectual disability, coupled with a curiosity about psychology, sparked student Sean Osborn’s interest in research. Participating in Fisher’s Research Distinction honors program and the Denman Forum furthered that curiosity and has influenced his long-term professional goals.
Miles and Talia Weiss pose in their fencing uniforms.
March 13, 2025
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine

The upsides of family fighting

Operations management student and fencer Talia Weiss and her brother, Miles, are one of a handful of student athletes at Ohio State who are competing alongside a sibling.
Full-time MBA students gather for group photo under Nestle logo
February 18, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Helping MBA students explore career paths

See how a recent visit to Nestlé USA’s headquarters exemplified the purpose of Fisher’s new Career and Industry Immersion Academies and provided Full-Time MBA students an immersive look at real-world supply chain processes, market trends and effective cross-department collaboration.
Honors Leadership students display resilient leader certificates
January 21, 2025
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Honors program is building resilient leaders

Soft skills such as compassion, emotional intelligence, empathy and communication are essential to resilient leadership. Learn how students in the Honors Leadership program are combining these skills with their business education to build relationships, discover shared values and understand how to manage change.