News & Updates

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    Ross Welcomes New Program That Supports Economic and Community Development in Detroit

    The Ross Report

    Michigan Ross is highly rated for its entrepreneurship programs which include the Impact Studio, an incubator focused on student-led impact businesses. This year, Ross added a new program to its entrepreneurship portfolio called the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project. DNEP matches U-M faculty and students with neighborhood-based businesses that need strategic consulting services and other support to help…

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

    The Ross Report

    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…

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    Q&A: The Administrative Core Team Provides a Foundation of Excellence for Michigan Ross Units

    The Ross Report

    Administrative support professionals play a vital role in organizations, working behind the scenes to keep daily operations running smoothly. Michigan Ross has an Administrative Core Team that provides essential administrative support services to departments across the school. The nine-member team is led by Director Lisa Frye and Supervisor Sheila Patton. To learn more about ACT,…

  • Recent Staff Hires & Service Milestones

    The Ross Report

    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. Nigel Berry, assistant director of student programs and administration, Tauber Institute Marvin Mejia, facilities assistant, Operations Teresa Purnama, human resources manager, Office of Human Resources Matthew…

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    Q&A: Faculty and Staff Share Their Interesting Hobbies

    The Ross Report

    Especially since the pandemic, more people are cultivating interests and passions outside their professional lives. This is true for many Michigan Ross faculty and staff who have interesting hobbies and talents that they pursue outside of work. Recently, we asked some of our colleagues to share about their interesting hobbies, talents, and passion projects they…

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    Juneteenth 2024

    The Ross Report

    A huge thank you to the Black @ Ross Employee Resource Group for hosting the Juneteenth celebration on June 19 in the Corner Commons. Juneteenth is a day of restoration, recognition, and reflection, and we had a great turnout with food, fellowship, music, games, giveaways, and more! On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued…

  • Farewell to our Retirees

    The Ross Report

    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 will be departing for retirement: Below, Kalp has shared reflections on her time at Michigan Ross and her plans for the future. Deborah Kalp,…