Month: April 2025

  • April Message from the Dean

    Dear Colleagues,
    I am very excited for this week! Our Michigan Ross Commencement is Friday, May 2, at 3:30 p.m. in Crisler Center. This year’s invited speaker is André Branch, MBA ’99, a C-suite executive with more than 25 years of experience leading and building brands in the consumer packaged goods and luxury sectors. Additionally, we …

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    From the Classroom to the Trading Floor: Inside the Tozzi Center at Michigan Ross

    The Tozzi Electronic Business and Finance Center, founded at Michigan Ross in 2002, is one of the biggest academic trading floors in the United States. It is equipped with advanced tools like Bloomberg and FactSet for analyzing live financial market data and industry trends. The center is a key place for hands-on financial learning, providing …

  • Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones

    Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed five new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome.
    Richard Duncan, desktop support specialist, Ross IT
    Amy Merrick, managing director, Weiser Center for Real Estate
    Trisha Miller, accommodations coordinator, Faculty Support
    Jessica Mullins, academic advisor, Office of Undergraduate Programs
    Katherine …

  • March 2025 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! 
    Julie Akin Janine AmadiSamantha …

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    Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Strategies for Managing Stress and Supporting the Well-Being of Others

    Balancing responsibilities at work and home can be stressful, but there are many ways to manage stress and promote a healthy environment. We asked some of our faculty and staff to share how they manage and reduce stress at work and support the mental health of our colleagues.
    Kelly Higgins, director of student support, Office of …