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…
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…
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…
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…
At Michigan Ross, we’re happy to celebrate the staff and faculty in our community for their many years of service and impactful work. Congratulations to the following individuals who are retiring: William Lovejoy It has been a wonderful 30 years at the University of Michigan! I love it here. I love that U-M is a public…
The Michigan Ross community is made up of supportive individuals known to lift up their colleagues. To learn more about the positive professional relationships across the school, we asked faculty and staff to share their experiences with individuals who have mentored them at Michigan Ross and the best advice they have received. Damian Beil, Donald…
Every year, we honor faculty and staff who are doing exceptional things to advance the school’s mission and strategic priorities and make Michigan Ross a great place to work. Below are the faculty, staff, and students who were honored at this year’s Faculty and Staff Awards and DEI Awards celebrations. 2025 Faculty & Staff Excellence…
A huge thanks to all who were involved and participated in this year’s Commencement festivities. Check out some photo and video highlights below.
The Tozzi Electronic Business and Finance Center, founded at Michigan Ross in 2002, is one of the biggest academic trading floors in the United States. It is equipped with advanced tools like Bloomberg and FactSet for analyzing live financial market data and industry trends. The center is a key place for hands-on financial learning, providing…
Balancing responsibilities at work and home can be stressful, but there are many ways to manage stress and promote a healthy environment. We asked some of our faculty and staff to share how they manage and reduce stress at work and support the mental health of our colleagues. Kelly Higgins, director of student support, Office…
