Commencement Memories 2026
A huge thanks to all who were involved and participated in this year’s Commencement festivities. Check out some photo and video highlights below.
News & Updates
April 2026 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! Janine…
Supporting Connection Across Michigan Ross: Inside the Office of Community, Culture, and Belonging
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…
Annual Awards Programs Recognize Faculty & Staff Excellence
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 &…
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. 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…
Q&A: CIO Kerry Flynn on How Ross IT Supports the Evolving Technology Needs of the School
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…
Farewell to Our Retirees
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…
April 2026 Message from the Dean
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…
Q&A: Michigan Ross Staff on the Value of Continuing Education
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…
Making Research and Teaching Happen: The PhD and Research Support Team at Michigan Ross
The Michigan Ross PhD and Research Support team works to keep the school’s research and teaching running smoothly. The team supports PhD students as they progress through program milestones, helps researchers find and manage grant funding, provides support for behavioral research, and advises on classroom technologies. Overall, the team ensures the Ross research community has…
