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January 23, 2025

Michigan Ross Accounting Alumni Honored for Significant Contributions to the Industry

The Ross School of Business recently announced the 2025 Honorary Paton Fellow Award recipients: Jonathan Peck, MAcc ’17 and Matthew J. Howell, AB ’85. Peck and Howell will be recognized during the Paton Fellow induction ceremony on April 8.
January 22, 2025

In Memoriam

Remembering our alumni who have passed on in the past year. Please send any additional notifications to rossalumni@umich.edu.
November 20, 2024

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Explore Products Made by Michigan Ross Alums

The holiday season is here, and to help you find the perfect gifts for all your loved ones, the Ross School of Business has compiled a gift guide of wishlist-worthy alumni products.
November 19, 2024

Joey Labes, BBA ’16, and Brenna Turner, BS ’17: Sharing a Love For Sake

After falling in love with sake in Japan, Joey Labes, BBA ’16, and Brenna Turner, BS ’17, were eager to share it with their friends in the United States. However, when they got home and sought to buy a bottle, there was virtually no sake to speak of — so they decided to make their own.
November 18, 2024

Alum Jenny Just Hosts RossTalks Networking Event in Chicago

On Nov. 14, 2024, nearly 90 Ross School of Business alums and friends attended an evening RossTalks event in Chicago, Illinois.
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January 23, 2025

Episode 305 – Could AI Help Teachers in 2025?

Samantha Keppler, assistant professor of technology and operations, joins this episode of Business and Society to discuss her most recent research on the use of AI in K-12 classrooms. In her research, Keppler explores how technological advancements and operational strategies can improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of K-12 education. In a recent paper, Keppler and her co-authors studied how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be used in K-12 classrooms throughout the United States. In following 24 teachers over the 2023-2024 school year, involving multiple observations, interviews, and surveys, the team found that teachers who used AI for advice in addition to material creation reported feeling more productive, effective, and creative. In the episode, Keppler explores her most recent research and shares her insights on artificial intelligence, K-12 education, and more. 
January 22, 2025

Joseph Kemp, MBA/JD ’22: Creating Games That Matter

As a lifelong fan of tabletop games and an aspiring entrepreneur, Joseph Kemp, MBA/JD ’22, knew his path was clear. His mission: to create games that are not only fun to play but also meaningful, enriching players and their communities alike.
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October 23, 2024

Meet the 2024 Alumni Award Recipients

For decades, the Ross School of Business Alumni Awards have recognized extraordinary alums for their outstanding achievements and service to the university community.
October 22, 2024

Michigan Ross Alums Reconnect and Celebrate Milestones at Alumni Reunion Weekend

Hundreds of Ross School of Business alums traveled to Ann Arbor to celebrate this year’s Alumni Reunion and Homecoming Weekend on Sept. 13-14.
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