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Mangurian Foundation $10 million gift to support six diverse Ohio State areas
February 26, 2020
The Ohio State University

Mangurian Foundation $10 million gift to support six diverse Ohio State areas

The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation is making its largest-ever gift to The Ohio State University – $10 million to support dementia and leukemia research, cancer drug development, health and wellness initiatives for student-athletes and scholarships for graduate business students at Fisher.
OSU professors will ascend Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of water needs, as they prepare to drill
February 21, 2020
NBC4

OSU professors will ascend Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of water needs, as they prepare to drill

Two Ohio State University engineering professors are embarking on a trip halfway around the world in search of clean water to meet the needs of villages in Tanzania, Africa. Dave Williams and
Sesquicentennial Scholars graphic reading 150: 1870-2020
February 18, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Leadership through scholarship

From marketing to finance, undergraduate to graduate, Fisher is proud of the talented students named to Ohio State’s Sesquicentennial Student Scholar Leadership Program. Their academic excellence, engagement as students and passion and drive are moving our land-grant mission forward.
Ohio State graduate works to connect people with criminal records to jobs
February 5, 2020
WOSU

Ohio State graduate works to connect people with criminal records to jobs

Harley Blakeman (BSBA '17) overcame self-inflicted hurdles to become an entrepreneur dedicated to helping others who made similar mistakes find jobs.
Imran's passion for giving pays off
January 31, 2020
The Ohio State University

Imran's passion for giving pays off

Meet Imran Nuri, a graduating marketing student whose leadership of BuckeyeThon helped provide him with the experience and skills to pursue his own startup: a nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty, improving animal welfare and ensuring a strong future for the planet.
Team of students behind the Patched brand
January 29, 2020
The Lantern

Students develop fashion for mental health

Meet the Fisher students behind Patched, a brand that is focused on ending the stigma about mental health. Created as a student project, Patched, through its merchandise and events, is connecting allies of mental health awareness at Ohio State to make a difference.
Former felon starts website to help ex-criminals find jobs
December 24, 2019
The Columbus Dispatch

Former felon starts website to help ex-criminals find jobs

Check out the story of Harley Blakeman (BSBA '17), a former felon who graduated from Fisher with a business degree, whose new venture is connecting companies with formerly incarcerated individuals in search of work.
Gary Price hangs out with family and friends inside The Shoe.
December 6, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Alum's passion for accounting and Ohio State are always trending

Spend just a few minutes scrolling through Gary Price’s social media feed and it’s easy to see what he’s passionate about: accounting, diversity and inclusion and Ohio State. A lot of Ohio State. While it’s only a snapshot into part of Price’s life, @garyprice_osu provides a glimpse into just how much pride the 1983 graduate has for Ohio State and the lengths he’s willing to go to support not only students but even strangers-turned-friends.
Fisher Impact Day 2019
November 20, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Fisher Impact Day 2019: Principled leadership in action

Each year approximately 1,000 Fisher students, faculty and staff unite in a day of service to bring positive change and lasting impact to the community in which we live, work and play. Fisher Impact Day is a collective expression of the power of servant leadership — an opportunity for the college community to showcase the passion, energy and engagement to not only do well, but to do good.
2019 Alumni Award recipients
October 31, 2019
Fisher College of Business

2019 Alumni Award winners recognized for their leadership, global impact and service

As part of its 2019 Alumni Awards celebration, The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business proudly honored six individuals for their leadership, dedication and service across a number of industries and in communities throughout the United States.
Woman holding "Greatest team ever" sign and man holding green arrow sign
September 19, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Fisher’s Pelotonia volunteers share their “why”

Two Fisher staff members open up about why they decided to volunteer at Pelotonia.
Tyson Suite dedication
September 17, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Tyson family continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion

From sharing his story with Fisher students, to serving on the college’s Dean’s Advisory Council, to supporting graduate students through scholarships, Jesse Tyson’s (MBA '76) pride in his Ohio State roots is immense. Now, that legacy of engagement is a permanent part of the Fisher campus. Together with his wife, Cheryl, the family was recently honored for their generosity in the creation of the Cheryl and Jesse Tyson Diversity and Inclusion Suite.
Fisher students and staff gather at the Statehouse in front of sculpture 2019 OEIP Showcase
August 19, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Fisher students join efforts to help grow Ohio exports

As part of the Ohio Export Internship Program, more than 40 students utilized their export-focused coursework to conduct research on overseas markets, create export compliance manuals and assist with sales and marketing plans. The 43 members of the OEIP Class of 2019 were recently recognized by Lt. Governor Jon Husted, along with Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Development Services Agency. They were joined by representatives from Fisher, Cleveland State University Monte Ahuja College of Business and Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business.
Douglas Burnett with ACAP students
July 24, 2019
Fisher College of Business

ACAP-Ohio continuing to introduce students to business

As part of the Accounting Careers Awareness and Preparation (ACAP) program, Douglas Burnett received a 360-degree view of accounting and business, as well as valuable personal, professional and career development skills. He was one of 41 high school students or recent graduates from across the state to participate in the 2019 ACAP-Ohio program at Fisher.
Jeff Rice protrait
July 15, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Jeff Rice: Why I Ride for Fisher's Peloton

Jeff Rice shares why he puts sweat, time and heart into riding for Pelotonia. The executive director of Fisher’s Office of Career Management reveals what he’s learned about cancer research and why he insists on riding three extra miles.
Three women in Buckeye colored bike attire ready for Pelotonia
June 17, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Fisher Peloton stretches for new goal in ride against cancer

Andrea Evans had no plans to ride in Pelotonia this year. She was tired, having done so many miles on her bike the previous four years. Heading into t
May 28, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Passion, purpose and perspective

See how Accounting Honors student Tommy Lowden is making the most of his Fisher experience — from studying and interning abroad, to making an impact locally through volunteering — thanks to donor support.
May 8, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Bringing operational excellence to food insecurity

Students in Fisher’s Master of Business Operational Excellence (MBOE) program are sharing their process-improvement insights to help the Mid-Ohio Foodbank better serve hungry families and individuals throughout central Ohio.
Dignity Ruebensaal holding a sign that reads "I am a catalyst for finance!"
April 29, 2019
Fisher College of Business

New grad already making an impact in business

Twenty-two-year-old Dignity Ruebensaal will walk across the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in business management and administration having al
2019 Diversity Awards Nominees show off their awards in the front of the conference room
April 24, 2019
Fisher College of Business

Fisher honors leaders’ commitment to diversity

Leadership in diversity and support of diversity and inclusion initiatives were celebrated as part of the 18th annual Fisher College of Business Diversity Awards.
April 23, 2019
The Ohio State University

Ohio State awards scholarships for Sesquicentennial

More than a dozen Fisher students are among the 150 individuals recently selected for a unique program that will help develop them into future leaders, all while helping the university celebrate its upcoming sesquicentennial. Scholarships were awarded to 150 students across the university for the 2019-20 academic year in honor of its upcoming sesquicentennial. 
April 19, 2019
The Ohio State University

Buckeye looks for sustainability in landfills

Learn more about how Zac Graber (BSBA '18), a recipient of Ohio State's President's Prize, is improving the waste management process and diverting more refuse to composting and recycling.
April 15, 2019
The Columbus Dispatch

Central Ohio unites for projects in support of Earth Day

A total of 70 volunteers — including DHL employees, students from the Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business and volunteers from the Friends of Alum Creek Tributaries — helped plant seedlings around Alum Creek State Park as part of activities leading up to Earth Day. 
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.
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.