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…
Kresge Library Services isn’t your traditional stacks-and-silence setup. Many years ago, it occupied three floors with a sizable print collection, but today it has transformed into an all-digital hub. From news sources and e-books to datasets and academic journals, Kresge offers a wide range of resources to the Michigan Ross community. However, their support extends…
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: Patti Lamparter As I head into retirement, I’m excited to start the new year with a fresh schedule and no alarm clock. I’m planning trips to…
Business education is in the midst of a transformation, driven by technology and the evolving needs of students and employers. We asked Michigan Ross faculty and staff to share what’s on the horizon for business programs, what changes they anticipate in the coming years, and what excites them about the future and innovation at Ross….
