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Rachael Boakye looks reflective in her portrait
August 31, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Global experience and self discovery: Rachel Boakye

An experience as part of the Freshman Global Lab helped reshape Rachel Boakye’s path at Fisher and opened up career possibilities that continue to impact the fourth-year student’s personal and professional development.
Carol Newcomb giving remarks prior to 2021 commencement
August 11, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Newcomb honored for her longstanding dedication to Ohio State

Carol L. Newcomb’s legacy of service to Fisher is represented by the national prowess of its executive education program, a program she helped revive and shape beginning in 1997. In recognition of her work, as well as her commitment to and support of Ohio State, Newcomb was honored with the university’s Distinguished Service Award.
Data graph on a computer
July 19, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Fisher announces renamed department focusing on operations and business analytics

The newly named Department of Operations and Business Analytics will build on Fisher’s pedigree of leadership in operations education while also embracing the study of data as an emerging and valuable tool for the next generation of business professionals. The new name replaces its predecessor, the Department of Management Sciences.
Headshots of Hariz Faesol and Adam Othman
July 15, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Leadership lessons sticking with DLA alumni

Two graduates of the Dean's Leadership Academy share how the program has impacted their development as business professionals.
Carmen Lopez-Ramirez stands in front of entrance to Ohio Stadium
July 13, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Finding a home and finding herself: Carmen Lopez-Ramirez

Carmen Lopez-Ramirez shares the inspiring story that ultimately led her to Fisher's Full-Time MBA program and how that is experience is fueling her leadership aspirations.
Deloitte Foundation backs scholarships for diverse students at The Ohio State University
July 7, 2021
Poets&Quants

Deloitte Foundation backs scholarships for diverse students at The Ohio State University

The Deloitte Foundation, in collaboration with The Ohio State University, has created a need-based scholarship fund to support diverse students pursuing professional services careers at the
Group of smiling Project THRIVE students show off their Buckeye branded attire
July 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Fisher teaming with Deloitte Foundation to support diverse students

A scholarship fund created by alumni affiliated with Deloitte, as well as the Deloitte Foundation is helping to advance diverse undergraduate and graduate accounting students and programming at Fisher.
2021 MBAs To Watch: Kofi Oppong Asumang
July 2, 2021
Poets&Quants

2021 MBAs To Watch: Kofi Oppong Asumang

Meet Kofi Oppong Asumang, who has been selected to Poets&Quants' 2021 MBA To Watch list.
2021 MBAs To Watch: Ann Watercutter
July 2, 2021
Poets&Quants

2021 MBAs To Watch: Ann Watercutter

Meet Ann Watercutter, who was selected to Poets&Quants' 2021 MBA To Watch list.
Hand touching a laptop computer screen
June 24, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Pets, exports and professional growth

Hear from the Fisher students behind a winning idea designed to help a pet food company expand its export efforts into Europe.
Map with flag pins
June 10, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Ohio Export Internship Program honored with international award

What happens when you ask, “What if?” That simple question nearly 10 years ago sparked the creation of the Ohio Export Internship Program that has since scaled to include students at colleges and universities across the state and recently was recognized nationally.
Heidi Shull standing next to a rainbow created out of post-it notes
June 9, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Heidi Shull: Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion

Meet Management and Human Resources Senior Lecturer Heidi Shull, a faculty advisor to Out in Business, a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a leader with a passion for building inclusion at Fisher.
Josh Meyer in tuxedo, walks with his wife, in wedding dress across a suspension bridge in the mountains on their wedding day
June 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Josh Meyer: Daring to leap

 As a student, Josh Meyer (BSBA ’13) completed a global internship experience at a small company in Australia. Eight years later, he was promoted to CEO. What’s his secret? Kaizen.
16 best part-time MBA programs in the USA
June 3, 2021
Business Because

16 best part-time MBA programs in the USA

Part-time MBAs are a popular choice for those looking to work and study at the same time. Fisher's Working Professional MBA Program was recently named among the 16 best part-time MBA programs according to the latest US News rankings.
Students abroad posing O-H-I-O
June 3, 2021
Fisher College of Business

New DEI global program lands federal funding

A federal grant secured by Fisher’s Office of Global Business is part of a foundation for the creation of a new program that will connect underrepresented students with increased access to global learning opportunities.
A look at the quad on Fisher's campus
June 2, 2021
Fisher College of Business

A lookback at the 2020-2021 academic year in accounting

Whether finding a new job, moving to a new city or excelling in the classroom, members of Fisher's Accounting and Management Information Systems community found ways to thrive during an unprecedented 2020-21 academic year. See how the global pandemic challenged and invigorated each of them.
One male and three female students wearing masks outside Fisher Hall
May 11, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Going green: Students helping companies think and act sustainably

Learn about the competition that challenged Fisher students to create innovative solutions designed to help companies become more eco-friendly.
2021 Best & Brightest MBAs: Kate Morales
May 9, 2021
Poets&Quants

2021 Best & Brightest MBAs: Kate Morales

"I knew I wanted to attend a program where I would have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships but also have access to phenomenal instructors and resources." Meet Kate Morales, one of Poets&Quants’ Best & Brightest MBAs of 2021, and learn about her decision to pursue an MBA at Fisher.
Crowd looking through tents at a community festival
May 4, 2021
Fisher College of Business

MBA students serving up insights to diversify hiring at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Faced with the challenge of helping a local restaurant group make inroads into new communities and recruiting diverse talent, MBA students got creative. See what solutions impressed Cameron Mitchell Restaurants executives.
Discovering how to make a difference: Grace Figliomeni
April 30, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Discovering how to make a difference: Grace Figliomeni

Grace Figliomeni is passionate about supporting local businesses and empowering women. After graduation, she’s doing both with her newly discovered career path in social entrepreneurship.
Headshots of Jasmine Mathis and Jalyn Hall
April 29, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Black women at Fisher honored for academic excellence and service

Academic excellence, commitment to service and a passion for students — see why undergrads Jalyn Hall and Jasmine Mathis and staff member Lorraine Pennyman were spotlighted by Ohio State’s historic Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter.
Lauren Beard designs a mask as part of an innovation course at Fisher.
April 14, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Experiential learning, innovation and COVID-19

What is experiential learning at Fisher? It’s creativity, risk-taking and solving real problems — like designing better COVID-19 masks.
Three female Ohio State students behind VishawaConnect
April 13, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Launching entrepreneurship: Startup weekend opens minds and opportunities 

Meet the entrepreneurs behind the idea for an app to help international students navigate life in the U.S. — and learn about the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship startup event that connected them.
Pace Setters logo
April 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business

Pace Setters marks 60th anniversary with a first: A virtual celebration

Fisher’s 2021 Pace Setters Awards marked the 60th anniversary of the honors; it also represented the first time the annual tradition recognized academic excellence, teaching, research and service virtually.
Ohio State graduate programs score high marks from U.S. News & World Report
March 30, 2021
The Ohio State University

Ohio State graduate programs score high marks from U.S. News & World Report

Two of Fisher's graduate programs and several business specializations are among those that have been highly ranked nationwide, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2022 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools.