Year: 2026

Faculty News | Staff News

Using Research to Help Companies Solve Operational Challenges: Technology and Operations at Michigan Ross
February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Technology and Operations is one of nine academic areas at Michigan Ross. The department focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of systems within businesses and organizations. TO faculty members analyze operational challenges to provide research-informed solutions, all while equipping students with the skills and tools to solve real-world challenges. “Our faculty provides research insights…

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Staff News

Farewell to Our Retirees
February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

We’re happy to celebrate the faculty and staff in our Michigan Ross community who are retiring after many years of service and impactful work. Congratulations to the following individuals: Sue Booth I’m so grateful to have been a member of the Ross community for nearly eight years! I’ve been surrounded by kind, smart, thoughtful, supportive,…

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Staff News

January 2026 Ross Star Recipients
February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

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! Ashley…

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Staff News

Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones
February 20, 2026

Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed two new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Katie Hogan, creative operations specialist, Office of Marketing and Communications Jada Kavanagh, director of admissions, Full-Time MBA Office In addition, we would like to congratulate our…

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Q&A: CFO Sean O’Neil Provides Updates on Executive Residence and Wyly Hall Renovations, Michigan Ross Los Angeles
February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Over the past year, construction has been underway on two important Michigan Ross projects. The first is a major renovation of the Executive Learning and Conference Center, also known as the Executive Residence, and Wyly Hall. The second is the creation of a new Michigan Ross campus in Los Angeles, located in The Grand LA….

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From the Dean's Desk

January 2026 Message from the Dean
January 29, 2026

Dear Colleagues, The big news of the month is that the University of Michigan has named our new incoming president. As I’m sure many of you have heard, the Board of Regents named Kent Syverud as the next president of the University of Michigan. He has deep connections to U-M (two graduate degrees, his wife…

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Faculty News | Staff News

The Heart of Academic Operations: The Ross Registrar’s Office Supports Faculty, Staff, and Students
January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

The Michigan Ross Registrar’s Office works behind the scenes to manage key academic processes, ensuring registration, classroom assignments, and support services run smoothly year-round. By maintaining academic records, overseeing course scheduling, troubleshooting registration issues, managing course enrollment, providing guidance on Ross and University of Michigan policies, and more, the team helps students progress toward their…

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Farewell to Our Retiree
January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

We’re happy to celebrate the faculty and staff in our Michigan Ross community who are retiring after many years of service and impactful work. In February, we will be saying farewell to Diane Griffith, student affairs program manager from the Weekend MBA Program office. Griffith’s last day at Ross is Feb. 2, 2026. Diane Griffith…

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Staff News

December 2025 Ross Star Recipients
January 23, 2026

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! Ali…

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Staff News

Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones
January 23, 2026January 28, 2026

Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed eight new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Stephanie Bouzounis, associate director of strategic communications, Office of Advancement Ryan Brinch, facilities supervisor, Operations Hope Gilbride, assistant director of development, Office of Advancement Mei Gu,…

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