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May 13, 2024
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Fourth graders become Business Buckeyes for a day
A unique collaboration between Fisher and Liberty Elementary School proved a pivotal point in the lives of 85 fourth graders. During a day of learning on Ohio State’s campus, the Rising Leaders experience gave students a chance to look within and showcase who they aspire to be, meet with professors and students and experience the excitement of a university campus.
![Individual Diversity Awards nominees show off their awards](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/2024-04/SneakPeek%28Awards%29-PS2_4494-Individual%20Nominees.jpg?VersionId=dxZQklfrs4gcRyFDyX97L6TbfM4tGabR&itok=EH0Bg0PA)
April 18, 2024
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
2024 Diversity Awards: Excellence in inclusion
Fisher's 2024 Diversity Awards celebrated the individuals and organizations that are working to create meaningful, positive and lasting change. Meet the servant leaders who are empowering the next generation of professionals and fostering cultures of inclusivity.
![Marna Ricker and Anu Saxena discuss powering forward.](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/2024-04/Marna%20Ricker%2C%20Anu%20Saxena%20Feature.jpg?VersionId=34Qu3X.GkXlBEAx3VgpwDXHqn4BSJHoS&itok=EM05iBae)
April 10, 2024
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires the Fisher community to drive lasting change
From allyship to finding life balance, personal branding to building financial wealth and so much more, the third annual Women’s Leadership Symposium continued to connect the Fisher community with business leaders and trailblazers for a day of inspirational learning.
![Central Ohio MBA programs evolve to meet changing student needs](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/71441179007-getty-images-1254127323.jpg?VersionId=JvMc3CtbZIedIn0wqzASYgfTyC8VHPcQ&itok=B-XKZGV4)
January 16, 2024
Columbus CEO
Columbus CEO
Central Ohio MBA programs evolve to meet changing student needs
As students seek more flexibility and specialization, business schools are responding with online offerings, as well as focuses in analytics and diversity. At the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, “we had a strategic plan for online,” says Aravind Chandrasekaran, associate dean for graduate programs and executive education. “The pandemic just accelerated it.”
December 13, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Fisher and Deloitte Foundation continuing to offer Master of Accounting scholarship support
A continued scholarship collaboration between Fisher's Master of Accounting program and a Big Four accounting firm is shaping the future of the industry.
![Top DEI leaders: Cynthia Turner](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/cynthia_turner.osu_.2018.jpg?VersionId=zog9ofL4IugIzU2zszYluF3XNuQd6uuf&itok=CSs2PrNh)
December 6, 2023
ProvenBase
ProvenBase
Top DEI leaders: Cynthia Turner
Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer Cynthia Turner was among a select group recognized for their exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion within their respective industries. These leaders have been chosen based on their impactful DEI initiatives, company's diversity statistics and proven track record as trailblazers in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) space.
December 4, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Decoding technology and business: Aiden Benyarku
What do zeroes and ones mean for the Class of 2023’s Aiden Benyarku? As a soon-to-be product manager at Microsoft, those digits are the foundation of a promising career path that began at Fisher.
![2023 Alumni of Color Network Weekend Award winners](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/2023-09/5E7A0531.jpeg?VersionId=bTIkvk73QJMBAzpm6jIqwllcJVNxp_ie&h=b3a0faf0&itok=EEI8ZAIW)
September 21, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Alumni of Color Network Weekend celebrates success and connections
The third annual Alumni of Color Network Weekend celebrated the connections among Fisher graduates and the personal and professional achievements of seven trailblazing alumni. Meet the individuals honored for their meaningful contributions to their profession, impact in academia and legacy of excellence in their professional careers.
September 15, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Sustainably in vogue: Prateeksha Prabhakar
A passion for fashion and the environment drives Prateeksha Prabhakar’s desire to create sustainable clothing solutions. Discover how the third-year student is making her mark in the fashion industry and plans to continue to turn the runway green.
![2023 participants in the KeyBank Undergraduate Symposium](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/2023-11/3-2023Key_Groups001%20%281%29.jpg?VersionId=87COJe3FWZmnfdulCdTuMIrBz0u_1xr5&h=bf89924e&itok=XqPWCXZs)
September 13, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Renewed support extends KeyBank MBA and undergraduate events
See how a continued partnership between Fisher and KeyBank Foundation will support undergraduate and graduate student programming for years to come.
![Fisher program helps professionals expand knowledge, career options](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/800_professorangusfletcherdiscussesleadershipprincipleswithprogramparticipants..jpg?VersionId=Fm7q7xdI6fdRhbDX2vOflgNWaf9doTny&itok=d-T2r0eQ)
August 31, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Fisher program helps professionals expand knowledge, career options
New topic-based Executive Education programs are providing professionals with convenient opportunities to explore today’s business topics. The relevant topics include leadership, operational excellence, financial intelligence, innovation and health care, data analytics, sustainability, artificial intelligence, Lean Six Sigma principles, and “Advancing Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the Workplace.”
![2023 MBA to Watch: Michelle Weingartner](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/PoetsQuants-MBAsToWatch-2023-WeingartnerMichelle.jpg?VersionId=4zxFh0o8qcYT9_.h8r6fPqOsGUQtJwpX&itok=DPgV1DWX)
August 21, 2023
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2023 MBA to Watch: Michelle Weingartner
Meet Michelle Weingartner, a Fisher student who has been named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2023.
![2023 MBA to Watch: Ana Carolina Sousa](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/PoetsQuants-MBAsToWatch-2023-Ana-Fisher.jpg?VersionId=OlCUndzZ6rXPMCHUOjNAFBE_p30ownxV&itok=tdglGIKo)
August 20, 2023
Poets&Quants
Poets&Quants
2023 MBA to Watch: Ana Carolina Sousa
Get to know MBA student Ana Carolina Sousa, who has been named a Poets&Quants MBA To Watch for 2023.
![Ohio State’s Nisonger Center supports students with autism](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/1920_theautismcollegeexperienceprogramhelpsstudentswithautismconfidentlynavigatecollegelife..jpg?VersionId=OnzQ0RCC8M0I_thinAhCJ9nKeBbQRVFv&itok=lCEOSy8P)
August 10, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State’s Nisonger Center supports students with autism
Fisher students Hunter Wagner and Brandon Simpson share the impact that the Nisonger Center and its Autism College Experience program — in partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co. — have had in helping them navigate college life at Ohio State.
![HUD Secretary Fudge urges graduates to make a difference](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/1920_graduatescelebratedtheiraccomplishmentswithfriendsfamilyandfellowmembersofthebuckeyecommunity..jpg?VersionId=kK5lWqOQcdWaB8Csww9U_XylD3liabym&itok=GqRKRUUO)
August 8, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
HUD Secretary Fudge urges graduates to make a difference
At The Ohio State University’s 2023 summer commencement Sunday at the Jerome Schottenstein Center, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge (BSBA '75) encouraged the graduates to effect positive change.
![2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Stephanie E. Green](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/PoetsQuantsExecs-Class-of-2023-B-and-B-Stephanie-Green.jpg?VersionId=2SLQcrM.A8GblfZ094QdLKe0Szsy8BAW&itok=FvnhZxE1)
August 2, 2023
Poets&Quants for Execs
Poets&Quants for Execs
2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Stephanie E. Green
Meet Stephanie E. Green, a Fisher EMBA graduate and one of Poets&Quants' Best & Brightest Executive MBAs of 2023.
![Expanding access to advanced robotic surgery for lung cancer patients](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/dr-merritt-surgery-mast2-sm.jpg?VersionId=KT6EcesoY.VN8G9xTBIVF0N_eXEOMMI.&itok=dHRzD3eY)
July 17, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Expanding access to advanced robotic surgery for lung cancer patients
At the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Robert Merritt, MD, is giving more patients second chances at life by embracing an innovative robotic approach to lung cancer surgery. Read more about how the surgeon and current EMBA student is pioneering technology to improve surgical outcomes and faster recoveries.
![Lady Buckeyes soar to second place finish in Air Race Classic](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/DSC09648_edit_bright_web_square.jpg?VersionId=4LisX2xONY3p6Fi_Y.A6ILq55snyZxlu&itok=OgDjIldK)
July 11, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Lady Buckeyes soar to second place finish in Air Race Classic
Meet Aviation Management student Allie Belafsky and her teammate Madi Blackford, participants in the 46th annual Air Race Classic, a three-day, cross-country women's air racing event. Together, the Buckeyes took second at the event, recognized as the ‘epicenter of women’s air racing.'
![Ohio State camp teaches high schoolers business, personal finance skills](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/1920_studentsdevelopedpitchestoexpandthemybrotherrsquoskeeperbusinesscamptoayear-roundprogram..jpg?VersionId=vvxuamH5TReigQKxXdJZum4Gpvb.1aQe&itok=FCIpwOtA)
July 10, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State camp teaches high schoolers business, personal finance skills
See how a partnership with the city of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods brought more than 40 high school students to The Ohio State University to explore business, the business of sports and college life at as Buckeyes.
![Imran Nuri with his 50-year-old camera on his "Advice from America" road trip.](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/2023-05/DSC06301_0.jpg?VersionId=.Wo1f48JBEkxqS0.ygvIQ9fF.o.rKIXP&h=7f8a0a0c&itok=TYkrn-Ue)
June 14, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Snapshot of an entrepreneur
Imran Nuri (BSBA ’20) set out on a 15,000-mile road trip to find the meaning of life and himself. In the process, he laid the foundation for his newest entrepreneurial venture, “Advice from America,” a published collection of advice and guidance from complete strangers.
![2023’s best and worst states for working moms](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/V%2525Zmy82FQtei0m4kNJlEAA_0.jpg?VersionId=F7BbYv246G7BI62yP2cPuPv2qbb8_CEF&itok=H7C1o22K)
May 1, 2023
WalletHub
WalletHub
2023’s best and worst states for working moms
Stephanie Wapner, senior lecturer in management and human resources, provides additional insight and context to WalletHub's examination of a variety of metrics that seek to identify the best and worst states for working moms.
![Individual 2023 Fisher Diversity Award nominees](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/2023-04/Diversity%20Awards%202023%20-%20Individidual.jpg?VersionId=OcCrgitJng1VZ9j5UfSqIKNOqd.V54OL&itok=mx69FrrP)
April 21, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Recognizing diversity, equity and inclusion: The 2023 Fisher Diversity Awards
The 20th annual Fisher Diversity Awards honored champions of diversity, equity and inclusion for their community outreach and contributions to diverse workforce practices. Learn more about the two individual award winners and the company that took home the corporate award.
![Portrait of Torrington Ford](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/2023-04/IMG_2377%20cc_0.jpg?VersionId=zhJBNghuz7G9XHjqUYbHRSiueWZmDlSC&itok=CCAc5fzf)
April 20, 2023
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
The sky’s the limit: Torrington Ford
Meet Torrington Ford and learn about his unique journey to becoming a Business Buckeye, a pilot and a member of the Class of 2023.
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April 6, 2023
Ascend Cities
Ascend Cities
La-Z-Boy joins Ascend national cohort as a partner
La-Z-Boy is the newest partner supporting Ascend's National Cohort. The program, which connects Fisher College of Business, the University of Washington Foster School of Business in Seattle and two other business schools will help businesses accelerate their growth through consultation services, engagement by MBA students and executive education offerings provided by Fisher and the Foster School of Business.
![Cynthia Turner, Melinda Whittington and Paula Bennett participate in a panel discussion at the 2023 Women's Leadership Symposium.](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files.fisher.osu.edu/public/styles/newsroom_image_1x/public/2023-04/ATP-291.jpg?VersionId=dmDc5zSKa.GKOOoXL47zQT8YSM4DJe8.&itok=Kdf6TjtU)
April 4, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Fisher alumni share business success during Women’s Leadership Symposium
What’s the secret to business success? Learn how confidence, collaboration, balance, and being intellectually, emotionally and socially agile have guided Fisher alumnae into leadership roles and C-Suite careers.