November 2, 2009
PR wire issues release on upcoming Cleantech Symposium.
"University of Michigan's Zell Lurie and Erb Institutes to Co-Host Cleantech Conference to Spotlight Investment Trends in Wind, Solar and Energy Storage" (pdf).
Or read the story online.
November 2, 2009
Erb Alum, Gabriel Thoumi, profiled in Cap and Trade story.
Erb Alum, Gabriel Thoumi, profiled in: "Cap and Trade: the Business of Saving the World" (pdf). Or read the story online.

Gabriel, Erb ’09, left MGM International, where he was global forestry director and senior business development manager, to found "Forest Carbon Offsets."
October 30, 2009
Professor Hoffman discusses long-term strategic vulnerabilities posed by climate change in Greening of the Great Lakes interview.
"Andy Hoffman - If you aren't at the table, you're on the menu." (pdf) OR Listen to the podcast
October 27, 2009
Erb Climate Corps interns Emily Reyna, Sarah Shapiro, and Ryan Whisnant highlighted in Grist story.
"Climate Corps interns save Fortune 500 firms $54 million." (pdf)
Or read the story online.
October 26, 2009
Triple Pundit reviews Erb Graduates Hybrid Organization book.
"New Book Gives the Low-Down on Green Business Models (pdf)."
Or read the review online.
October 23, 2009
Ross Tops in Two National Business School Rankings.
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business has been rated No. 1 in two national rankings. Leadership Excellence magazine named it the top school for leadership development (html), and The Princeton Review ranked it first for career prospects (html).
October 22, 2009
Erb Alum, Jennifer Layke, and Erb Managing Director, Rick Bunch discuss wind with Power and Energy Solutions magazine.
"Portfolios with Potential" (pdf) examines overcoming real and perceived challenges to wind power purchasing.
Or read the summary online (html).
October 21, 2009
Professor Tom Gladwin gives climate, carbon lectures as visiting scholar at Northwestern
Professor Gladwin is giving a series of lectures next week on carbon and climate policy at the Northwestern Institute for Sustainable Practices (NiSP).
Read more (pdf)
Or read it online.
October 21, 2009
Erb Institute and Educational Director, Andy Hoffman, cited in MSN Business story
Professor Andy Hoffman was interviewed for "Turning Green Into Green."(pdf) Or read the story online.
October 21, 2009
Environmental and Social Responsibility: Ross School No. 1 in the U.S.
The Beyond Grey Pinstripes survey ranks the Ross MBA program No. 1 in the U.S. for Environmental and Social Responsibility (pdf).
Or read it online.
The full report (html).
October 20, 2009
Erb Welcomes Visiting Scholar
Jay Shimshack is Assistant Professor of Economics at Tulane University. His major fields are environmental economics, applied microeconomics, and public policy.
Specific research interests include the monitoring and enforcement of environmental laws, corporate environmental performance, transparency policies and information advisories, and environmental health. At Tulane, Shimshack teaches environmental economics and statistics.
October 20, 2009
Visiting Erb Scholar, Jay Shimshack, testifies at U.S. Congressional Hearings
Dr. Shimshack was the only academic researcher invited to testify on The Clean Water Act after 37 Years: Recommitting to the Protection of the Nation's Waters. Read his October 15 testimony (pdf) Or read it online: "Testimony hearing"(html).
October 15, 2009
Erb Visiting Scholar testifies at U.S. Congressional Hearings.
Dr. Jay Shimshack was the only academic researcher invited to testify on "The Clean Water Act after 37 Years: Recommitting to the Protection of the Nation's Waters."
Read Dr. Shimshack's testimony (html)
October 13, 2009
Ross Exec Ed and Erb Institute Partner to tap Nobel Peace Prize Winner for Climate Change Business Strategy Class.
Details (pdf)
Or read the story online
October 6, 2009
Erb student publishes Green Biz blog highlighting Institute's role in local economic revitalization.
"The Michigan Experiment: Rust Belt Strives for a Green Makeover." (pdf.)
By Sam Lines, Erb '10
Or read the story online.
October 6, 2009
Two Erb Alumni discuss recent "Hybrid" Business Models study on Harvard Business Site.
"Five Ways to Realize Profits and Mission." (pdf.)
by Emily Reyna (Erb'09) and Dan Wang (Erb'08).
Or read the story online.
October 2, 2009
Congratulations Steven Percy Award Winners
Anna Coldham, Russell Baruffi, Katie O'Hare and Ryan Whisnant received Steven Percy Award of 2009.
Check out the photos of Anna, Russ, Katie and Ryan accepting their awards from Rick.
October 1, 2009
Innovative Hybrid Organizations Explored in new book by Erb Institute Scholars
The book is a culmination of masters' project work by five Erb alumni.
Brewster Boyd, Nina Henning, Emily Reyna, Daniel E. Wang and Matthew D. Welch (all class of '09 except Daniel Wang, class of '08) surveyed more than 100 companies to uncover best practices in hybrid organizational strategy.
Erb Institute Graduates Publish Book on Hybrid Organizations.
Read the full story (pdf).
October 1, 2009
Julian Dautremont-Smith (Erb '12) offers 4 ways to improve Newsweeks's "Green Rankings."
How Newsweek's Green Rankings Could Be More Effective (pdf.)
Or read more online
September 28, 2009
Greg Buzzell (Erb '11) and Julia Koslow (Erb '10) join other volunteers to help achieve near- zero waste from UM tailgate.
"Michigan Tailgate Tries for Zero Waste" (pdf.)
Or read the story online
September 15, 2009
Professor Tom Lyon Discusses Voluntary Compliance with NPR
The Environment Report Transcript,"Who's Monitering Pollution?" (pdf)
Or listen to the podcast
September 14, 2009
SNRE Stewards Magazine highlights 3 Erb Student Projects
View the Complete Issue.
Or read more about:
Turtlerock/The Husk Insulation Business Plan/ Renewable Energy in the California desert.(pdfs)
September 14, 2009
Erb Alum, Annie White, spearheads innovative resources recovery project:
"Global Green USA’s Coalition for Resource Recovery Launches Foodservice Recycling Pilot at Seven Starbucks Stores in Manhattan."(pdf)
September 14, 2009
Business Week highlights Climate Corps internships and Ryan Whisnant, 'Erb 10.
"MBAs to the Environmental (and Financial) Rescue" (pdf).
September 14, 2009
Professor Tom Lyon surveys the retail landscape as Walmart reveals plans to "go green"
"Walmart Greenlights Possible Eco-Labels."
September 9, 2009
Professor Tom Gladwin talks about new Erb Seminar in Market Wire release.
The Erb Institute at the University of Michigan Challenges Largest-Ever Entering Class to Think Differently About Sustainability and Business.
New Seminar Questions Siloed Approach to Business Strategy (pdf)
Or read the story online.