Dear Colleagues, Graduation season is officially upon us! As we celebrate the accomplishments of our students and cheer them on as they get ready for their next chapter, I want to thank everyone in the Michigan Ross community for all you have contributed to their experiences here. When I hold my student office hours in…
The Michigan Ross PhD and Research Support team works to keep the school’s research and teaching running smoothly. The team supports PhD students as they progress through program milestones, helps researchers find and manage grant funding, provides support for behavioral research, and advises on classroom technologies. Overall, the team ensures the Ross research community has…
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: Catherine Shakespeare After 25 years of shared laughs, a fair amount of grading, and more caffeine than is probably medically recommended, I am officially “graduating” to…
The Office of Human Resources hosted its March Book Drive and suite decorating contest with a new theme: Classic Storybooks. Participating units selected a beloved children’s book and transformed their suites into storybook scenes. As part of the contest, the Michigan Ross community was encouraged to donate new children’s books in support of the Mott…
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…
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. Deanna Arrieta-Murphy, executive assistant, Executive Education Aimee Mandolini, regional director of major and principal gifts, Office of Advancement Maricella Reyes, Board Fellows program specialist, Business+Impact Caitlin…
At Michigan Ross, growth and development take many forms, and there is no single path to building skills and expanding perspective. For some faculty and staff, that journey includes graduate programs, professional certifications, or other continuing education experiences that complement their roles at Ross and beyond. In this Q&A, Ross staff share how continuing education…
Dear Colleagues, It is hard to believe we are heading into the home stretch of the academic year! As we start to take stock, I wanted to highlight a few things from this past month. Last week, we shared some highlights on faculty research publications and press mentions – these are super impressive, so check…
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…
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…
