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…
A team led by members of our Michigan Ross IT community recently earned first place and the People’s Choice Award at the MTech 2026 Hacks With Friends. Don DuChateau, Sheetal Sonar, and their team won for their hack, “The Legacy Loop: AI-Powered Legacy System.” The concept addresses a familiar challenge across teams: how to preserve…
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! Hannah…
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. Cynthia Conwell, administrative coordinator, Administrative Core Team Crista Deneau, strategy and innovation program manager, Office of Undergraduate Programs Ted Kindig, digital media designer, Office of Digital…
At Michigan Ross, maintaining strong connections with organizations across Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan is central to our mission of building a better world through business. Through action-based learning, student-led ventures, and collaborative projects, community engagement enriches the educational experience and drives positive change across the region. In this Q&A, faculty and staff share why…
Dear Colleagues, February has been a full month for us at Michigan Ross, and so I wanted to recap some highlights: Thank you to everyone who joined our All Staff Meeting and participated in Staff Development Days. I’ve received very positive feedback from many of you, and I hope the sessions offered staff useful ideas,…
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…
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,…
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…
