Michigan Ross is excited to have hired the first-ever director of student wellness, Kelly Higgins, who started in her new role on Feb. 12. This new position reports directly to the associate dean of undergraduate education and is responsible for developing and implementing a new student wellness strategy across all Michigan Ross undergraduate and graduate…
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…
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…
This year’s Staff Summer Soirée took place in the Alessi Courtyard/Executive Dining Room and featured a garden party-inspired menu. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and honor all Michigan Ross staff for their unwavering hard work and dedication. Thank you to all who were in attendance.
Dear Colleagues, I hope you are all enjoying the summer season and looking forward to welcoming our students back this fall, as I am. Before we talk about the news at Michigan Ross, I wanted to share a few early highlights from the Olympics. Did you know that two team members for USA men’s gymnastics…
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,…
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! Clemente…
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…
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…
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…
