Welcome to the Ross Report
Welcome to the Michigan Ross faculty and staff news page. This page is a resource to convey important school news, recognize individuals for exceptional work, celebrate the achievements and milestones of faculty and staff, and share other valuable information.
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Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share How Community Partnerships Strengthen Michigan Ross and Southeast Michigan
At Michigan Ross, maintaining strong connections with organizations across Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan is central to our mission of building a better world through business. Through action-based learning, student-led ventures, and collaborative projects, community engagement enriches the educational experience and drives positive change across the region. In this Q&A, faculty and staff share why…
Faculty & Staff News
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Faculty Research Accomplishments
The 2025–26 academic year has been highly productive for Michigan Ross faculty. Below are highlights of their impactful research and related media coverage. Recent Publications Justin Berg recently published “The Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Penalty: Humans ‘Persistently Devalue AI-Generated Creative Writing’” in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. Jessica Fong published “The Effect of Downvotes on Content…
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Connecting Research, Teaching, and Real-World Impact: The Marketing Area at Michigan Ross
The marketing area at Michigan Ross is one of nine faculty areas. The faculty in this area teach and conduct research to help businesses better serve customers — from what consumers value to how they behave throughout their purchase journeys and decision-making. Marketing research at Ross spans industries and often has an impact well beyond…
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Ross IT Takes Top Honors at Hacks With Friends
A team led by members of our Michigan Ross IT community recently earned first place and the People’s Choice Award at the MTech 2026 Hacks With Friends. Don DuChateau, Sheetal Sonar, and their team won for their hack, “The Legacy Loop: AI-Powered Legacy System.” The concept addresses a familiar challenge across teams: how to preserve…
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February 2026 Ross Star Recipients
Acknowledging the everyday excellence and hard work of our colleagues is very important. You can nominate a colleague for a Ross Star at any time. A certificate will be sent to their inbox with a message from you acknowledging how they have shined and made a difference. Congratulations to our latest Ross Star recipients! Hannah…
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Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones
Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed four new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Cynthia Conwell, administrative coordinator, Administrative Core Team Crista Deneau, strategy and innovation program manager, Office of Undergraduate Programs Ted Kindig, digital media designer, Office of Digital…
