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…
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…
This academic year, Michigan Ross hosted three schoolwide volunteer opportunities, each addressing a different major challenge we face collectively: economic inclusion, technology disruption, and climate and sustainability. The first volunteer opportunity focused on economic inclusion with the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County. On Nov. 16, 2024, faculty and staff assisted caseworkers by talking to the…
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,…
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…
Dear Colleagues, I hope you enjoyed a little downtime at the start of this month when our students were on winter break. With that behind us, it is hard to believe commencement season is just around the corner, and we are already gearing up to celebrate launching our graduates into their next chapter. This has…
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,…
Dear Colleagues, Though we are officially in summer, things are not slowing down — there is a lot of exciting news to share! As we have previously communicated, five individuals will be taking on new leadership roles over the next month or so. I’m pleased to welcome Matt Young as our new chief advancement officer….
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…
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,…
