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Eight portraits of Fisher Homecoming Court 2020
September 28, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Celebrating Buckeyes: Fisher's 2020 Homecoming Court representatives

Whether leading student organizations, serving others as part of the Honors Cohort program or honing their leadership skills in the Dean’s Leadership
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September 25, 2020
Fisher College of Business

MBA students and programs dedicated to impacting business despite COVID-19 disruption

When Jaehla Meacham first stepped into Fisher’s MBA program, she was elated at the opportunity to travel to another country and gain hands-on, experie
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September 25, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Virtual internships connecting students with global business experiences 

Ellora Majumder and Kyle Madura may not have felt like pioneers, but when COVID-19 turned their sure-fire summer global internships upside down, the Fisher students were certainly in unfamiliar territory. 
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September 25, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Malak Abdel-Hadi: From uncertain undergrad to confident graduate student

Naturally, a challenging undergraduate experience can create a reluctance to pursue a graduate degree. For Malak Abdel-Hadi, earning her Master of Business Operational Excellence degree caps off a journey of personal and professional growth, and with each passing day she is more confident in her choice of degree and in herself.
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September 23, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Disabilities: To disclose or not? 

Disclosing one’s disability is a completely personal decision and is typically needed when a barrier prevents someone from competing for a job, performing a job or gaining equal access to a benefit. Employers should understand candidates’ rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide reasonable accommodations to those who need it.
A smiling Jada Washington in cap and gown outside Ohio Stadium
September 22, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Job searching in the era of COVID-19 

Jada Washington (BSBA ’20) leaned on some familiar faces at Fisher to help land her first job in a crowded workforce.
Polaris Fashion Place, CbusShops partner to offer free, same-day delivery
September 18, 2020
ABC6

Polaris Fashion Place, CbusShops partner to offer free, same-day delivery

Polaris Fashion Place and CbusShops are teaming up to offer free, same-day delivery to customers. CbusShops was founded by local entrepreneur and Fisher student Jack Hendrix. It allows customers to shop their favorite Polaris Fashion Place retailers from the comfort of their own home, while having access to same-day delivery.
Business school rankings could promote racial equity, but don't
September 8, 2020
Inside Higher Ed

Business school rankings could promote racial equity, but don't

Want to address systemic racism at business schools? Seven business school scholars, including Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources at Fisher, suggest starting with MBA program rankings.
Matt Sheridan in a finance class
September 2, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Specialized Master in Finance program recognized globally 

Continuous innovation in curriculum and success among alumni are just a few reasons why Fisher’s Specialized Master in Finance program continues to earn worldwide recognition. 
Blackwell Inn being used as dorms for Ohio State students
August 21, 2020
WBNS

Blackwell Inn being used as dorms for Ohio State students

The Blackwell Inn is known as a swanky hotel on the Ohio State University campus. Celebrities like Jerry Lewis, Stevie Nicks, Christopher Reeve and Van Halen have stayed there. But this fall, it is housing students.
Brazil Gateway connects Fisher students to virtual internship opportunity with consulting company
August 10, 2020
The Ohio State University Office of International Affairs

Brazil Gateway connects Fisher students to virtual internship opportunity with consulting company

With the help of the Office of Global Business at Fisher College of Business, the Brazil Gateway connected three Fisher students with virtual internship opportunities with a Brazilian consulting company that yielded positive results and feedback for two of its clients. 
COVID-19 forces students, employers to adapt summer internships
August 5, 2020
The Columbus Dispatch

COVID-19 forces students, employers to adapt summer internships

Ellora Majumder was supposed to be in Singapore this summer. Instead, she is sitting in her parents’ basement. Majumder, a rising senior logistics major, is one of countless students across the country whose internship plans changed this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic. But a new virtual internship opportunity at Fisher provided Majumder an opportunity to get a global experience.
2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs: David Entinghe
July 26, 2020
Poets&Quants for Execs

2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs: David Entinghe

David Entinghe, who graduated from Fisher, has been named one of Poets&Quants's Best & Brightest Executive MBA students for 2020. Learn more about David's story and the skills he acquired as part of the EMBA program.
2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs: David Cohn
July 23, 2020
Poets&Quants for Execs

2020 Best & Brightest EMBAs: David Cohn

David Cohn, who graduated from Fisher's Executive MBA program this spring, has been named a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Executive MBA of 2020. Learn more about Cohn, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Steenrod honored with Student Life Disability Services award
June 24, 2020
The Ohio State University

Steenrod honored with Student Life Disability Services award

Sarah Steenrod, director of Undergraduate Career Consultation and Programs at Fisher, was named the recipient of the Dick Maxwell Award. The honor recognizes a staff or faculty member who has made an outstanding contribution and significantly improved the quality of the higher educational experience for a student with a disability or within their department in respect to students with disabilities.
Frank Abagnale sits in front of an open bank vault
June 19, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Former criminal and Hollywood inspiration opens up about ethical transformation

The man behind a famous Steven Spielberg movie shares his tale of ethical transformation.
Students engaged in presentation by Dean Makhija
June 17, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Dean's Leadership Academy students adapt service projects after COVID-19

Students enrolled in the Dean's Leadership Academy quickly adjusted their project plans to benefit those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Masters courses clear way for other credentials
June 14, 2020
Financial Times

Masters courses clear way for other credentials

Many MiF programs offer a route to more specialized professional qualifications. In 2018, Fisher teamed up with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association. The deal means students can apply for scholarships to sit the Level I CAIA exam, the first step towards earning a CAIA charter.
Mackenzie Hitchcock headshot
June 10, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Accounting alumna honored for CPA performance 

For many accounting graduates, passing the CPA exam can be a daunting task. It was for Mackenzie Hitchcock, but the MAcc alumna did far better than simply pass the exam. She earned accolades for her performance on it.  
Ohio State seal on the Oval
June 9, 2020
The Lantern

Ohio State colleges respond to protests and racial injustices

At the Fisher College of Business, faculty and staff members plan to host a series of forums to analyze ways the college can address the barriers students of color face — both outside of Ohio State as well as within the college itself, said Cynthia Turner, assistant dean and chief diversity officer for the college.
Incubators and other medical equipment inside Nationwide Children's Hospital
June 1, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Industry Immersion students, partners adapt to COVID-19 disruption 

A worldwide pandemic may have stopped much of the world in its tracks, but students and project partners involved in Fisher's Health Care Industry Immersion program didn’t skip a beat. 
Poets&Quants 2020 MBAs To Watch: Alex Beutel
May 31, 2020
Poets&Quants

Poets&Quants 2020 MBAs To Watch: Alex Beutel

MBA student Alex Beutel "was in urban education, will be a business leader, constantly learning in between.” He was also selected by Poets&Quants as a one of the publication's MBAs to Watch for 2020.
Poets&Quants 2020 MBAs To Watch: Kartik Mukundan
May 31, 2020
Poets&Quants

Poets&Quants 2020 MBAs To Watch: Kartik Mukundan

Describing himself as someone who is "constantly striving to positively impact society and bring out the best in people,” Kartik Mukundan was named by Poets&Quants as one of their MBAs To Watch for 2020.
Poets&Quants 2020 MBAs To Watch: Karla Berberich
May 31, 2020
Poets&Quants

Poets&Quants 2020 MBAs To Watch: Karla Berberich

Karla Berberich is an "east coast transplant and crab cake enthusiast starting a new life in OH-IO.” SHe was also named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2020.
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May 11, 2020
Fisher College of Business

Specialized Master in Business Analytics offering completely online option 

Beginning in the fall semester 2020, select students enrolled in Fisher’s Specialized Master in Business-Analytics (SMB-A) program will be able to live-stream and complete the program’s Saturday instructional sessions online.