'Building a Bridge'
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and Ohio Wesleyan University partnering to expand graduate business education opportunities
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business and Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) today announced a new strategic partnership designed to expand access to graduate business education for OWU students and alumni. This collaboration underscores both institutions' shared commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning.
The partnership provides OWU students and graduates with streamlined access to
"We are pleased to establish this partnership with Ohio Wesleyan University, an institution that shares our dedication to developing leaders who are equipped with the skills, perspectives, and experiences that today's workforce demands," said Brian Mittendorf, associate dean for graduate programs at Fisher. "By creating a direct pathway to our graduate programs, we are removing barriers and empowering talented OWU students and alumni to advance their careers through high-impact, graduate business education."
Eligible students and alumni will experience a more seamless graduate application process, including reduced barriers to applying, early engagement with the admissions process, faster decisions, and enhanced opportunities for funding consideration based on eligibility.
"This innovative partnership creates an expansive, robust pathway to Fisher College of Business for our OWU network," said Dale Brugh, interim provost. "It exemplifies Ohio Wesleyan's commitment to ensuring our students and alumni have access to world-class graduate programs that build on their undergraduate experience."
The partnership emphasizes meaningful student engagement and personalized support through events at both universities,
"This collaboration is about more than admissions — it's about building a bridge between two institutions that value student success and continuous learning," Mittendorf said. "We are excited to welcome OWU students into our community and support their academic and professional growth."
The partnership, one of a series planned with local colleges and universities, reflects a mutual commitment to ensuring that business education continues to drive workforce and talent development in central Ohio and beyond.
For more information about this partnership and available programs, prospective students are encouraged to connect with Fisher College of Business admissions at fishergrad@fisher.osu.edu.
About The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business provides tomorrow's business leaders with the foundation needed to succeed in business today. Fisher students experience an academically rigorous learning environment, led by world-class faculty, which fosters their development as principled leaders who possess an entrepreneurial spirit, global awareness and a commitment to social responsibility. Organizations from around the globe thrive under the leadership of Fisher alumni, who positively impact their communities and the world.
About Ohio Wesleyan University
Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation's premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Through its signature experience, the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan teaches students to understand issues from multiple academic perspectives, volunteer in service to others, build a diverse and global perspective, and translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience through internships, research, and other hands-on learning. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book "Colleges That Change Lives" and included on the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review "Best Colleges" lists. Connect with OWU expert interview sources at owu.edu/experts or learn more at owu.edu.