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April 19, 2024

Celebrate World Book Day With These Books Written by Michigan Ross Authors

If you’re looking for a great book to read this spring, you’re in luck. April 23 is the perfect time to expand your library as we celebrate World Book Day at the Ross School of Business.

April 16, 2024

Eric Wiideman, MBA ’18: Building a More Sustainable World With AgTech

After years of spearheading international consulting projects in industries from automotive to finance, Eric Wiideman, MBA ’18, is returning to his roots in the agriculture industry, and he’s on a mission to save it.

April 12, 2024

Episode 102 – Jennifer Barker, MBA ’01, Global Head of Treasury Services at BNY Mellon

On this episode of the Down to Business podcast, host Sharon F. Matusik, Edward J. Frey Dean of the Ross School of Business, is joined by Jennifer Barker, MBA ’01, to discuss what attracted her to Michigan Ross, the most impactful lessons she learned on campus, her post-Ross career in the financial and treasury services world, and her journey to global head of treasury services at BNY Mellon.

April 5, 2024

The Mitchell Lecture Series Examines Ethics in AI with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury

The Ross School of Business recently welcomed Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, chief scientist of Parity Consulting and founder and general partner of Parity Responsible Innovation Fund, as the speaker for the third annual Mitchell Lecture Series.

March 21, 2024

Master of Supply Chain Management Students and Alums Connect and Network Through Mentorship Program

In a testament to the power of good mentorship, students from the Master of Supply Chain Management Class of 2024 now have access to more alum connections than ever before.

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April 19, 2024

Ross Featured In the News - Week of April 19

Week Ending April 19 April 18 - Newsweek - Students May Get Lower Grades Based on Their Surnames (Jun Li) "We spend a lot of time thinking about how to make the grading fair and accurate, but even for me it was really surprising," study author Jun Li, an associate professor of technology and operations at the university's Ross School of Business, said in a statement. "It didn't occur to us until we looked at the data and realized that sequence makes a difference." April 16 - WXYZ Detroit - Renaissance Center Faces Uncertain Future After GM Announces Move to Hudson’s Site in 2025 (Brian...

April 18, 2024

Ten Trailblazing Michigan Ross MBAs Selected for Ross Community Impact Scholarships

In recognition of their exceptional contributions to the community and their chosen field of study, as well as their outstanding academic achievements, 10 MBA students have been chosen as 2023-24 Community Impact Scholarship recipients.

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March 26, 2024

Michigan Ross Alums Share Their Career Journeys in Honor of Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, the Ross School of Business is proud to recognize the contributions of trailblazing women in business today and throughout history.

March 18, 2024

Patrick Firlik, BBA ’14: Promoting Wellness Through Start-Up Innovation

Wellness has always been a passion for Patrick Firlik, BBA ’14. After years of feeling burnt out by travel and long hours at his consulting job, he decided to put his passion to the test and build a solution.