Michigan Ross Alumni Club of New York

2022 Wolverine Spirit Award

Welcome to the Michigan Ross Alumni Club of New York! Connect with fellow alumni, attend events, stay informed, and help build Michigan Ross' visibility in the New York area.

We are always developing new programming, events, and career development opportunities, so please join our mailing list and check back frequently for updates. And as always, GO BLUE!

Cecil Shepherd,
President, Michigan Ross Alumni Club of New York

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Michigan Ross Alumni Club of New York Events

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NY COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

FALL 2024:
BBAA Meet Up in New York (November)! The Michigan Ross Alumni Club of New York and Michigan Ross Black Business Alumni Association collaborated to host a great event and evening of connection!

SUMMER - FALL 2024:

NY Alumni Baseball (2024 Season)! The Michigan Ross Alumni Club of New York invited local alumni from the soon-to-be legacy Pac-12 to participate in some weekend softball. Twenty-five alumni joined in the fun in NYC’s Central Park on a beautiful, midsummer day. The eight schools represented included the following: Columbia University, New York University, University of Arizona, University of California Berkeley, University of California Los Angeles, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, and University of Oregon.

(Photo credit: Dereje Ambatchew/University of Chicago)

SPRING - SUMMER 2023:
NY Walking Onion Tour (May, 2023): Fellow Michigan Ross alumni, students, and friends participated in a fun and educational guided tour exploring the historic and gastronomic delights throughout New York!

(Photo Credit: Cecil Shepherd, NY Club President)

NY Alumni Softball Tournament (August, 2023): Fellow Michigan and Ross alumni reconnect with friends and created new connections throughout the season!

(Photo Credit: Cecil Shepherd, NY Club President)

Ross Alumni News

May 18, 2026

Dana Perlman, BBA ’02: From the Sales Floor to the C-Suite

Dana Perlman, BBA ’02, has built a career driving growth and long-term success for major companies, including Barclays Group, PVH Corp., and, most recently, G-III Apparel Group Ltd. Her philosophy on success is simple: you don’t have to have it all figured out, but you do have to keep learning and be willing to take on new challenges along the way.

May 15, 2026

Ross Innovation Conference Returns to San Francisco for a Third Year of Alumni-Led Insight and Connection

The Ross School of Business returned to the Bay Area on May 8, 2026, for its third annual Innovation Conference, an alumni-driven gathering designed to elevate timely conversations at the intersection of technology, leadership, and impact. Held at Terra Gallery & Event Venue, the event convened leaders from across industries for a full day of programming and connection.

May 12, 2026

Michigan Ross Launches First-Generation Alumni Association: Champions, Community, and Next Steps

Access to top business schools like the Ross School of Business can be challenging for first-gen students—those in their families who are the first to earn a college degree. For every first-gen student crossing the stage at graduation, there are countless more who could, if only they had the support, mentorship, and insight needed to take the next step.

Michigan Ross is striving to change the trajectory.

April 29, 2026

Look to Women: A Founding Circle to Expand Opportunity at Michigan Ross

The Ross School of Business is launching Look to Women, a new initiative and founding circle that brings together visionary philanthropists whose gifts—across a wide range of priorities at Michigan Ross—will strengthen the school’s mission and expand pathways for future leaders.

April 17, 2026

Students Embark on New Global Experience in Hong Kong, Thanks to Alumni Giving

This May, 30 BBA students from the Ross School of Business will study at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for three weeks as part of Doing Business in Hong Kong, a Short-Term Global Immersion course.

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