Commencement Memories 2025
A huge thanks to all who were involved and participated in this year’s Commencement festivities. Check out some photo and video highlights below.
Staff News
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From the Classroom to the Trading Floor: Inside the Tozzi Center at Michigan Ross
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…
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Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones
Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed five new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Richard Duncan, desktop support specialist, Ross IT Amy Merrick, managing director, Weiser Center for Real Estate Trisha Miller, accommodations coordinator, Faculty Support Jessica Mullins, academic advisor,…
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March 2025 Ross Star Recipients
Acknowledging the everyday excellence and hard work of our colleagues is very important. You can nominate a colleague for a Ross Star at any time. A certificate will be sent to their inbox with a message from you acknowledging how they have shined and made a difference. Congratulations to our latest Ross Star recipients! Julie…
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Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Strategies for Managing Stress and Supporting the Well-Being of Others
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…
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The William Davidson Institute Leverages U-M Collaborations to Impact Emerging Markets
Founded by William Davidson, BBA ’47, in 1992, the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing economic development in low- and middle-income countries. WDI collaborates with companies, universities, and governments to offer practical solutions, training programs, and other resources that strengthen businesses. The institute’s efforts span health,…
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Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones
Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed four new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Tamara Ratcliffe Giacci, development assistant, Office of Advancement Leah Hummingbird, student life administrative coordinator, Full-Time MBA Program Office Mackenzie Sage, curriculum assistant, Registrar’s Office Anna Trujillo,…
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February 2025 Ross Star Recipients
Acknowledging the everyday excellence and hard work of our colleagues is very important. You can nominate a colleague for a Ross Star at any time. A certificate will be sent to their inbox with a message from you acknowledging how they have shined and made a difference. Congratulations to our latest Ross Star recipients! Hannah…
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Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Reflections on Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor women’s contributions throughout history. At Michigan Ross, many incredible women make a difference every day. To celebrate this month, we asked some of our faculty and staff to share their experiences and what Women’s History Month means to them. Aparna Joshi, professor of management and organizations…
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Thomn Bell Receives 13th Annual Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award
On Jan. 28, Thomn Bell, director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Michigan Ross, was honored as a recipient of the 13th Annual Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award. The award was established in 2008 by the Office of the Provost and University Human Resources to recognize and celebrate staff members’ dedication and commitment…
