At Michigan Ross, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive. To spotlight the experiences of our community members, we invited faculty and staff to share how they’ve grown professionally at Ross and why they enjoy working here. Jodi Smolek, administrative manager and executive assistant, Office of Advancement How long have you worked…
Dear Colleagues, I hope your summer is going well so far and that you are surviving this heat! Despite our students being off on internships, and many faculty traveling to conferences to present their work, there is still a lot going on here on campus. At the end of May, we had an open house…
The Mitsui Life Financial Research Center at Michigan Ross was founded in 1990 with generous support from the Mitsui Life Insurance Co., a Japanese company that has been renamed Taiju Life Insurance Co. The Mitsui Center has one distinct mission: to support research in financial markets. It achieves this by funding important research projects and…
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! Erin…
Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed six new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Claudia Leo, student programs coordinator, Tauber Institute Mark Lewis, senior managing director of custom programs, Office of Executive Education Irisa Lico, program coordinator, Office of Action-Based…
Over the next 10 years, the University of Michigan plans to boost its presence in Southeast Michigan, with a special focus on Detroit. For more than 30 years, Michigan Ross has been working hand in hand with Detroit businesses, building strong connections between local entrepreneurs and the university. We asked Jerry Davis, professor of management…
Dear Colleagues, I want to start by acknowledging the change of presidential leadership at the University of Michigan. As Santa Ono moves on from his role, Dominico Grasso, PhD ’87, is now serving as our university’s interim president while the Board of Regents launches the search for the permanent replacement. President Grasso is well-respected across…
Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed three new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Kevin Lindsey, assistant human resources director, Human Resources Colum Slevin, reservations coordinator, Operations Abigail Williams-Yee, data and operations program coordinator, Office of Action-Based Learning In addition,…
Michigan Ross is one of the most popular destinations on campus for meetings and events, food and beverages, and to socialize and unwind. A big reason for this is the hardworking Aramark team that supports Ross Operations and other units in managing our facilities and hospitality needs. Aramark has been the school’s primary food and…
At Michigan Ross, we’re happy to celebrate the staff and faculty in our community for their many years of service and impactful work. Congratulations to the following individuals who are retiring: William Lovejoy It has been a wonderful 30 years at the University of Michigan! I love it here. I love that U-M is a public…
