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April 9, 2018
The Lantern

Ohio State alum takes boomerang world by storm

Most Ohio State students spend time on The Oval petting dogs or playing frisbee. Fisher alum Logan Broadbent, however, was cultivating what would turn into a successful athletic career — boomerang throwing.
Tada Yamamoto
March 6, 2018
Fisher College of Business

Think less: A tactic for business success

Tada Yamamoto, a member of the 11th Honors Cohort at Fisher, shares insights and reflections on how a unique global experience changed his outlook on
Hannah and Kurt in the 'Shoe
February 13, 2018
Fisher College of Business

A Buckeye Love story

When alumni and friends make generous financial contributions to The Ohio State University, they do so knowing their gifts will make an impact on the lives of new generations of Buckeyes.
January 16, 2018
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Anthony Schlegel (BS '06, MBA '15) makes a Difference

The former Buckeye linebacker traded a coaching gig for entrepreneurship and never looked back.
January 16, 2018
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Lessons from a life richly lived

As a teen, Ray Boshara (BSBA '83) could not foresee a career distinguished by public service and policymaking. But Ohio State put him on that very path.
Julie Rafeedie Haar and family
January 12, 2018
Fisher College of Business

Trailblazing a unique path to success

Thanks to the vision and commitment of her family and the support of a well-regarded former Fisher faculty member, two-time Ohio State graduate Julie
December 7, 2017
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Live, laugh, learn

Striking a balance in life is important to Ida Abdalkhani (BSBA '03, MBA '05), a sharply focused entrepreneur and fun-loving laughter yoga teacher.
Lawrence Funderburke in dress shirt and pants poses with basketball
November 27, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Lawrence Funderburke’s life beyond basketball

Longtime followers of Ohio State men’s basketball will no doubt recognize the name Lawrence Funderburke, who played on the team from 1991 to 1994, and
Casual pose of Sunil Doshi
September 28, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Alumnus journeys from fashion to fast-casual cuisine

Sunil Doshi, a recipient of the 2017 Fisher Alumni Professional Achievement Award, shares how his strong foundation in business education at Ohio Stat
Judy Tansky stands along a brick column outside on Fisher's campus.
September 21, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Alumni Award honors Tansky's commitment to education, service

Judy Tansky (BS ’68, MAcc ’75, PhD ’91) has been named the 2017 recipient of Fisher’s Excellence in Service Award for her service as a member of Fisher’s faculty and for her work connecting students with nonprofit organizations in search of business insights.
September 21, 2017
The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Heart to heart

For Betty Schoenbaum and Carol Bowman, there’s no better foundation for friendship than simply caring about another person.
Karl Frey
August 23, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Professor’s dedication inspires alum’s continued engagement

When Karl Frey (BSBA ’89) was pursuing his degree in accounting at Fisher, he received some sage advice.“Be willing to try different things and be ope
Jennifer Kerns portrait
July 11, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Meet Jennifer Kerns (BSBA ’01)

Jennifer Kerns is no stranger to success. Since she graduated from Fisher in 2001, she has launched a successful marketing consulting firm, JK Communi
Sam Shim
June 14, 2017
Fisher College of Business

Meet Sam Shim (MBA '97)

Thankful for all that his Fisher MBA made possible in his successful career, Sam Shim gives back by serving his local community and helping to establish the Asian and Pacific Islander Alumni Society at Ohio State.
Carmine Oliva displays his class ring
May 25, 2017
Fisher College of Business

After 50 years, class ring a constant reminder of the value of an MBA

There’s something about certain objects and their significance in our lives that compels us to keep them close, regardless of how much time passes or