Year: 2025

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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…

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    The William Davidson Institute Leverages U-M Collaborations to Impact Emerging Markets

    Founded by William Davidson, BBA ’47, in 1992, the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing economic development in low- and middle-income countries. WDI collaborates with companies, universities, and governments to offer practical solutions, training programs, and other resources that strengthen businesses. The institute’s efforts span health,…

  • 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. Tamara Ratcliffe Giacci, development assistant, Office of Advancement Leah Hummingbird, student life administrative coordinator, Full-Time MBA Program Office Mackenzie Sage, curriculum assistant, Registrar’s Office Anna Trujillo,…

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    Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Reflections on Women’s History Month

    March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor women’s contributions throughout history. At Michigan Ross, many incredible women make a difference every day. To celebrate this month, we asked some of our faculty and staff to share their experiences and what Women’s History Month means to them. Aparna Joshi, professor of management and organizations…

  • February 2025 Message from the Dean

    Dear Colleagues, I appreciate that issues related to the presidential transition are on all of our minds. I met with student leaders to gain their perspectives and discussed transition issues in recent faculty and staff meetings. President Ono’s messages have noted that the campus is monitoring and reviewing federal actions and working to understand their…

  • Thomn Bell Receives 13th Annual Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award

    On Jan. 28, Thomn Bell, director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Michigan Ross, was honored as a recipient of the 13th Annual Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award. The award was established in 2008 by the Office of the Provost and University Human Resources to recognize and celebrate staff members’ dedication and commitment…