Staff News

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    Thriving Together: The Evolution and Impact of the Center for Positive Organizations

    Thriving Together: The Evolution and Impact of the Center for Positive Organizations The Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations has operated on campus at the University of Michigan for more than 20 years. It’s primarily a research center that offers programming to help current and future business leaders build positive and thriving workplace environments. CPO’s…

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    Birthday Party Memories: Celebrating 100 Years with a 100-Foot Cake

    In August, Michigan Ross officially celebrated its 100th birthday with remarks from Sharon Matusik, Edward J. Frey Dean of Business, a surprise performance by members of the Michigan Marching Band, and a 100-foot-long birthday cake made by Heather Leavitt, BA ’07, of the Sweet Heather Anne bakery in Ann Arbor. According to Leavitt, planning for…

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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 are departing for retirement: Paula Caproni, lecturer of management and organizations (Effective Sept. 1, 2024)Andy Lawlor, lecturer of entrepreneurship, lecturer of strategy (Effective Aug….

  • Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones

    Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed seven new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Aaron Adams, director of operations, Executive Education Jayson Daum, employee relations coordinator, Career Development Office Jahnee Horn, associate director, admissions and DEI, Full-Time MBA Program Edie…

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    Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Favorite Michigan Ross Memories in Honor of the Centennial Anniversary

    The year 2024 marks Michigan Ross’ centennial anniversary, a time to reflect on the many milestones, impactful ideas, and stories that have shaped our school’s history. In honor of Michigan Ross’ 100 years of impact, we reached out to some of our longest-standing faculty and staff and asked them to share their favorite memories from…

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    The Business+Tech Team Collaborates to Elevate Tech Literacy Across U-M

    In 2021, the Business+Tech initiative was established to prepare students across the University of Michigan for careers in technology. From learning the language of technology to understanding technology-related concepts to launching a tech career, Business+Tech ensures that students are ready to make an impact with tech. A collaborative and entrepreneurial team approach The Business+Tech team…

  • Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones

    Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed nine new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Shandra Bremer, faculty support area administrator, Faculty Support Jessica Czyzewski, marketing specialist, Tauber Institute Katie Fredline, program manager, Empower and Thrive, Office of Undergraduate Programs Rachel…

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    Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share their Summer Highlights and Excitement for the Academic Year

    As we approach the unofficial end of summer on Labor Day, many Ross faculty and staff are reflecting on how they spent the summer season. We asked some to share their favorite summer memories and also what they’re looking forward to in the new academic year. Jessica Oldford, managing director, Global Initiatives One highlight of…