Staff News

  • Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones

    Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed three new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Ali Abou-Zahr, web programmer/analyst, Ross IT Summer Damra, student affairs program specialist, Erb Institute Tyler Zalucki, facilities assistant II, Operations In addition, we would like to…

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    Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Back-to-School Advice

    The start of a new academic year is an exciting time, filled with renewed energy across campus. However, transitioning from the quiet summer months to the start of fall classes can be stressful. We asked faculty and staff from across the school to share their favorite aspects of the back-to-school season and any advice they…

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    Preparing Students for the Professional World: Inside the Career Development Office at Michigan Ross

    At the heart of student success at Michigan Ross is the Career Development Office, a dynamic hub dedicated to helping students navigate the professional world and prepare for their careers after graduation. The CDO connects Ross students with resources, guidance, and recruitment opportunities and provides support at every step, from the classroom to interviews. “Our…

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    Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share What Makes Ross Special

    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…

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    Strategic Support for Financial Research: Inside the Mitsui Center at Michigan Ross

    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…