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 Access and Opportunity Awards celebrations. 2026 Faculty &…
Dear Colleagues, As we close out this academic year, I want to express my appreciation for everything you have done to support our students, one another, and the broader Michigan Ross community. I am especially grateful to everyone who helped make our Michigan Ross Commencement ceremony such a success. The remarks from our keynote speaker,…
A huge thanks to all who were involved and participated in this year’s Commencement festivities. Check out some photo and video highlights below.
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! Janine…
At Michigan Ross, creating a strong sense of community takes more than good intentions. It takes thoughtful programming, meaningful partnerships, careful listening, and a lot of behind-the-scenes work. That is where the Office of Community, Culture, and Belonging comes in. The office helps ensure Ross is a place where faculty, staff, and students learn and…
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. Andres Garcia, program coordinator, Erb Institute Melissa Phillips, advancement assistant, Office of Advancement Paige Robnett, director of programming, Sanger Leadership Center Congratulations to our staff members…
Technology supports nearly every part of the work being done at Michigan Ross — from the admissions process and classroom instruction to day-to-day troubleshooting, events, major school projects, and more. Chief Information Officer Kerry Flynn shares how Ross IT supports the Ross community, what major projects are ahead, and how the team is helping the…
We’re happy to celebrate the faculty and staff in our Michigan Ross community who are retiring after many years of service and impactful work. Congratulations to the following individuals: Catherine Shakespeare After 25 years of shared laughs, a fair amount of grading, and more caffeine than is probably medically recommended, I am officially “graduating” to…
Dear Colleagues, Graduation season is officially upon us! As we celebrate the accomplishments of our students and cheer them on as they get ready for their next chapter, I want to thank everyone in the Michigan Ross community for all you have contributed to their experiences here. When I hold my student office hours in…
At Michigan Ross, growth and development take many forms, and there is no single path to building skills and expanding perspective. For some faculty and staff, that journey includes graduate programs, professional certifications, or other continuing education experiences that complement their roles at Ross and beyond. In this Q&A, Ross staff share how continuing education…
