Faculty News

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    The Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project: Supporting Detroit Entrepreneurs with U-M Expertise

    The Ross Report

    Operating within Business+Impact at Michigan Ross, the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project connects Detroit small business owners with U-M students and faculty to solve real-world business challenges. DNEP offers free help with accounting, marketing, law, and technology so local businesses can grow. Students also get real-world experience by working with Detroit business owners. “Our mission is…

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    Q&A: Michigan Ross Staff Share Takeaways from Professional Development Experiences

    The Ross Report

    Professional development can help faculty and staff build new skills, grow in their careers, and find greater satisfaction in their work. Additionally, when individuals learn and improve, they bring fresh ideas and renewed energy to their roles. We asked staff from across Michigan Ross to share how recent professional development experiences have impacted their growth…

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    Michigan Ross Global Initiatives: Shaping Global Leaders and Expanding Access to International Business Education

    The Ross Report

    As the bridge to international education at Michigan Ross, Global Initiatives connects students to academic and cultural opportunities around the world. The office collaborates with top universities worldwide to offer programs allowing students to experience business outside the United States. These experiences help equip students with the knowledge, skills, and global outlook to become effective…

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    Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Back-to-School Advice

    The Ross Report

    The start of a new academic year is an exciting time, filled with renewed energy across campus. However, transitioning from the quiet summer months to the start of fall classes can be stressful. We asked faculty and staff from across the school to share their favorite aspects of the back-to-school season and any advice they…

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    Preparing Students for the Professional World: Inside the Career Development Office at Michigan Ross

    The Ross Report

    At the heart of student success at Michigan Ross is the Career Development Office, a dynamic hub dedicated to helping students navigate the professional world and prepare for their careers after graduation. The CDO connects Ross students with resources, guidance, and recruitment opportunities and provides support at every step, from the classroom to interviews. “Our…

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    Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share What Makes Ross Special

    The Ross Report

    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…

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    Strategic Support for Financial Research: Inside the Mitsui Center at Michigan Ross

    The Ross Report

    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…

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    Q&A: Professor Jerry Davis on B+I’s Commitment to the Detroit Business Community

    The Ross Report

    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…

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    From Catering to Community: Aramark’s Partnership with Michigan Ross

    The Ross Report

    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…