Faculty News

  • Faculty Awards and Achievements

    Over the past year, there have been many impressive achievements from our faculty. Let’s congratulate the individuals listed below for their outstanding work. Faculty Awards Marcus Collins received the Radar Distinguished Achievement Award for his book For the Culture at the 2023 Thinkers50 Gala. Lindsey Gallo received the Glen McLaughlin Prize for ethics research. Tom…

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    Q&A: Michigan Ross Faculty and Staff Share Their Favorite Holiday Traditions and What They’re Thankful For This Year

    As the year 2023 comes to a close and the holiday season is officially upon us, members of the Michigan Ross community celebrate in many different ways. To reflect on the past year and learn how our colleagues are spending the holidays with their family and friends, we asked six faculty and staff members to…

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    The Tauber Institute Celebrates 30 Years of Impact, Looks Forward to the Next 30 Years

    Located on the third floor of Kresge Hall, the Tauber Institute for Global Operations will be turning 30 years old in February 2024. The Tauber Institute combines the expertise of Michigan Ross and the University of Michigan College of Engineering to provide students with an action-based curriculum, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and leadership…

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    Q&A: Michigan Ross Faculty and Staff Share their Experiences as First-Generation College Graduates

    At Michigan Ross, our staff and faculty are incredibly talented and diverse and come from all walks of life. Many of our colleagues are even first-generation college graduates. To learn more about their backgrounds and how they ended up in their current career, we asked eight faculty and staff to share their experiences and challenges…

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    The Erb Institute Strives to Advance Sustainability Through Global Vision and Local Impact

    The university’s hub for business and sustainability is housed right here at Michigan Ross and is one of the top business sustainability institutes in the world. The Frederick A. & Barbara M. Erb Institute is a partnership between Michigan Ross and the School of Environment and Sustainability. Although there are many sustainability organizations at U-M,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…