Faculty News

Q&A: Michigan Ross Faculty and Staff Aim to Reduce Waste at Home and at Work
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Q&A: Michigan Ross Faculty and Staff Aim to Reduce Waste at Home and at Work

There are small things each of us can do in our daily lives to protect our environment. Biking to work, recycling, composting, and buying food in bulk are a few examples. Many Michigan Ross staff and faculty are doing their part by living more sustainable lifestyles. To learn more about how members of our Michigan…

Michigan Ross Staff and Faculty Lead the Way in College Admissions
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Michigan Ross Staff and Faculty Lead the Way in College Admissions

As a top-five undergraduate business school, Michigan Ross receives more than 9,000 applications for the undergraduate program every year. Out of those 9,000 applicants, only about 800 students will be offered a spot at Michigan Ross. Choosing who to admit takes careful consideration, an understanding of the many ways students can demonstrate excellence, and a…

Farewell to Our Retirees
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Farewell to Our Retirees

At Michigan Ross, we’re happy to celebrate the staff and faculty in our community who are retiring. After contributing years of service and impactful work to the school, the following individuals have or will be departing for retirement: Eric Svaan, Lecturer of Technology and Operations (Effective Sept. 1, 2023)Cheryl Strickland, Area Administrator Supervisor, Faculty Support…

Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Favorite Summer Memories and Excitement for the New Academic Year
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Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Favorite Summer Memories and Excitement for the New Academic Year

For many faculty and staff at Michigan Ross, the summer season is a time for traveling, adventure, and spending time with family and friends. However, the end of summer marks an exciting time when we welcome students back to campus. As the fall term begins, we’ve asked some of our faculty and staff members to…

Michigan Ross Career Treks Provide Opportunities for Collaboration for Students and Staff
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Michigan Ross Career Treks Provide Opportunities for Collaboration for Students and Staff

Every year, the Career Development Office, in conjunction with the Och Initiative for Women in Finance, and the Preparation Initiative, collaborate to organize more than 13 career treks for Michigan Ross students, taking them on trips to explore careers and companies across the country. While a lot of work goes into the planning and execution…

Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Interesting Hobbies
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Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Interesting Hobbies

Along with the valuable contributions that faculty and staff make every day here at Ross, many individuals throughout our community have interesting hobbies and talents beyond their day jobs.  To get to know our faculty and staff on a deeper level, here’s how some colleagues spend their free time outside of work.  If you have…

Michigan Ross Green Team Looks for Fresh Ideas to Support Campus Sustainability Efforts
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Michigan Ross Green Team Looks for Fresh Ideas to Support Campus Sustainability Efforts

Originally established at Michigan Ross in 1993, the Green Team’s mission is to reduce environmental impact, further the sustainability goals of the University of Michigan, and be an educational resource for faculty, students, and staff. Over the years and as the university began to launch campus-wide sustainability initiatives, much of the work that the Green…

Farewell to our Retirees
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Farewell to our Retirees

At Michigan Ross, we’re happy to celebrate the staff and faculty in our community who are retiring. After contributing years of service and impactful work to the school, the following individuals have or will be departing for retirement: Below, some of our retirees have shared reflections on their time at Michigan Ross and their plans…

Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Proudest Personal and Professional Accomplishments
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Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Proudest Personal and Professional Accomplishments

Every day, insideand outside of Michigan Ross, our faculty and staff are accomplishing great things. From personal goals, such as running a half marathon and daily journaling, to professional accomplishments and milestones, such as important career changes and impactful volunteer recruiting and fundraising work. As the academic year has officially come to a close, we…

New Opportunities are on the Horizon for Michigan Ross Executive Education
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New Opportunities are on the Horizon for Michigan Ross Executive Education

Along with world-class academic degree programs, Michigan Ross is globally recognized for our Executive Education Programs. The EE team has individuals located in Ann Arbor and Hong Kong, and recently welcomed new Chief Executive Education Officer Nicholas Hamilton-Archer.  EE offers Open Enrollment courses for individuals who aspire to move into leadership roles. The team and…