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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 a new Michigan Ross campus located in downtown Los Angeles. Chief Financial Officer Sean O’Neil shares…
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…
The centers and institutes at Michigan Ross play a critical role in fostering collaboration, experimentation, and professional growth. To shed light on their impact, we spoke with Roman Kapuscinski, senior associate dean for faculty and research. He shares how these hubs connect faculty, staff, students, and alums, and provide various hands-on learning opportunities for students…
