Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed seven new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Gabrielle Adams, curriculum support coordinator, Office of Undergraduate Programs Paige Apsey, creative manager, Office of Marketing and Communications Ashley Bustamante, associate director, career coaching, Career Development…
Dear colleagues, As 2024 comes to a close, I hope you have plans for a bit of downtime and special activities that mark the holiday season. This is always a time of reflection as we head into a new calendar year. As I reflect on the year, I am grateful for everyone’s hard work and…
Located on the third floor of the Ross Building, the Paton Center for Research in Accounting is the Michigan Ross hub for accounting research, fundraising, and scholarship. The center’s primary focus is maintaining connections with alums and donors and raising funds to support accounting programs, faculty, and scholarships for current and prospective accounting students. “We…
On Dec. 5, Michigan Ross faculty and staff came together for the annual Ross Holiday Party in Tauber Colloquium. The event featured festive food and drink and a gift-wrapping room to wrap all of the gifts donated as part of the Holiday Sharing Program.
Jenn Mull, senior administrative coordinator on the Administrative Core Team, was recently announced as the winner of the Ross Star Award for receiving the most Ross Stars throughout the year. Ross Stars are submitted by peers, colleagues, and supervisors in recognition of everyday excellence, and this special award is a testament to Mull’s dedication and…
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! Shannon…
Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed two new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Benjamin Plummer, learning design manager, Office of Digital Education Adam Ramsey, behavioral lab manager, Research Support In addition, we would like to congratulate our staff members…
Michigan Ross is full of caring and compassionate individuals who give back to the community throughout the year. Supporting the communities we serve is also an important focus area for the school. In October, Dean Matusik shared plans for three community service volunteer events based on our grand challenges: equitable access to opportunities, technology disruption,…
Ross IT presented at the 2024 Winter Innovation Expo Poster Sessions Ross IT is developing an AI chat assistant named Ross AI-xplorer that integrates data from Michigan Ross public websites and supplemental Google Drive documents with varied content permissions. This new user experience will allow the Ross community to find publicly available Michigan Ross related…
Due to the Executive Learning and Conference Center (ELCC) renovation project, the following Michigan Ross locations will be closed for construction starting in Mid-December 2024 through early 2027: The following will remain open and available during construction: The ELCC project is expected to take approximately two years to complete. During this time, WDI, the Executive…
Dear Colleagues, It was great to have the first snow of the season last week — it makes it feel like we are heading into the home stretch of the semester and the holiday season. To that end, I look forward to celebrating with you in a couple of weeks at our annual Ross Holiday…
Established in 2015 with a generous gift from Stephen Sanger, MBA ’70, and Karen Sanger, the Sanger Leadership Center has been a hub for leadership development at Michigan Ross for almost 10 years. Operating on the idea that leadership is a skill that everyone can learn, the center offers programs that prepare Michigan Ross and…
On Oct. 25, we held our final celebration of Michigan Ross’s 100th anniversary. At the Centennial Capstone event, held in the Davidson Winter Garden, faculty and staff celebrated with food and drinks while reflecting on the past 100 years of research and teaching excellence.
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! Aaron…
Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed six new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Susan Caplan, managing director of digital and open enrollment programs, Office of Executive Education Ella Carvalho, faculty support coordinator, Office of Faculty Support Anne Else, course…
At this year’s State of the School, we shared plans for two brand-enhancing initiatives that will begin this fiscal year. One will include a major renovation of the Executive Learning and Conference Center, also known as the Executive Residence and Wyly Hall, and the other will involve building a new Michigan Ross location in downtown…
On Nov. 11, all staff who are celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service at Michigan Ross and the University of Michigan were invited to a special luncheon in their honor, organized by the Staff Recognition Committee. Here is a look back at the event.
Dear colleagues, I hope you are enjoying the fall so far. As we approach the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, please encourage everyone who is able to vote to do so. Here is a fun video that our students created to help get out the vote – you may get a kick out of…
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest and the 148 people who voted for our winners! First Place Best Themed Pumpkin: “Regan’s Rising” by the Career Development Office First Place Most Creative: “Spooky Smartstage” by the Office of Digital Education Second Place Best Themed Pumpkin: “E.T. Phone Ross” by the Office…
Plans to renovate the Executive Learning and Conference Center, located in the Executive Residence and Wyly Hall buildings, are on schedule. This project will renovate approximately 134,000 gross square feet of existing space, including hotel rooms, the hotel lobby, Executive Education classrooms, the Executive Dining Room and kitchen, the Business+Impact Studio, and faculty and staff…
The Weiser Center for Real Estate at Michigan Ross was founded in 2021 as a hub for all things real estate at the University of Michigan. The Center’s mission is to engage students, faculty, and alums to equip the next generation of real estate professionals with the tools to make a positive impact in real…
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! Kathleen…
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. Brent Baldwin, director of industry relations, Office of Action-Based Learning Douglas Blanchard, creative director, Office of Marketing and Communications Susan Edwards, faculty support coordinator, Office of…
Election day is almost here, and members of the Michigan Ross community are doing their part to encourage others to vote. Here is how some of our faculty and staff are helping to promote democracy this election cycle. Corey Seeman, librarian, Kresge Library Services In what ways are you civically engaged in your community, and…
Dear colleagues, Fall is officially here! Going back to my elementary school days, fall has always been my favorite season — I have always loved “back to school,” the changing leaves, and the crisp autumn mornings. I hope you are also enjoying the season. And our fall is off to a big start with some…
Thriving Together: The Evolution and Impact of the Center for Positive Organizations The Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations has operated on campus at the University of Michigan for more than 20 years. It’s primarily a research center that offers programming to help current and future business leaders build positive and thriving workplace environments. CPO’s…
In August, Michigan Ross officially celebrated its 100th birthday with remarks from Sharon Matusik, Edward J. Frey Dean of Business, a surprise performance by members of the Michigan Marching Band, and a 100-foot-long birthday cake made by Heather Leavitt, BA ’07, of the Sweet Heather Anne bakery in Ann Arbor. According to Leavitt, planning for…
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 are departing for retirement: Paula Caproni, lecturer of management and organizations (Effective Sept. 1, 2024)Andy Lawlor, lecturer of entrepreneurship, lecturer of strategy (Effective Aug….
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! Greta…
Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed seven new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Aaron Adams, director of operations, Executive Education Jayson Daum, employee relations coordinator, Career Development Office Jahnee Horn, associate director, admissions and DEI, Full-Time MBA Program Edie…
The year 2024 marks Michigan Ross’ centennial anniversary, a time to reflect on the many milestones, impactful ideas, and stories that have shaped our school’s history. In honor of Michigan Ross’ 100 years of impact, we reached out to some of our longest-standing faculty and staff and asked them to share their favorite memories from…
The University of Michigan Board of Regents recently approved a long-term lease to establish a new location for Michigan Ross in downtown Los Angeles at The Grand LA. This new location will serve as a hub of educational programming for our top-ranked Michigan Ross EMBA Program and will also host various events and conferences for Ross students, alums, corporate…
Dear colleagues, And here we go! The last couple of weeks have been very busy welcoming many students back to campus. It was especially fun to see the great turnout at our Centennial birthday party on Monday, where we celebrated with a 100-foot-long birthday cake and the marching band. This was a very nice way…
In 2021, the Business+Tech initiative was established to prepare students across the University of Michigan for careers in technology. From learning the language of technology to understanding technology-related concepts to launching a tech career, Business+Tech ensures that students are ready to make an impact with tech. A collaborative and entrepreneurial team approach The Business+Tech team…
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! Stephanie…
Over the last month, Michigan Ross has welcomed nine new hires. You may see these new faces around the school, so be sure to give them a warm welcome. Shandra Bremer, faculty support area administrator, Faculty Support Jessica Czyzewski, marketing specialist, Tauber Institute Katie Fredline, program manager, Empower and Thrive, Office of Undergraduate Programs Rachel…
At Michigan Ross, we aspire to be a premier source of knowledge and to achieve global preeminence. A new partnership with a leading private investment firm will elevate our thought leadership around all aspects of sports business operations. The Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index seeks to assess the aggregate value and performance of North American sports…
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…
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