Alumni Club Connection

Daniel Hennessy, MBA ’81: Investing in Positive Change

Daniel Hennessy, MBA ’81, has built an impressive portfolio of investments that are making a positive impact on the world every day. But he didn’t always know where his path was leading. In fact, at age 55, he was forced to leave behind the career he had built and start over.

20 Questions With Nathan Alston, MBA ’22

Nathan Alston, MBA ’22, wears many hats: business owner, artist, storyteller, activist, and strategist, to name a few. Through his business, Plucky Comics, he’s drawing on experience from both business and the arts to make meaningful change.

Rachel Sze, MBA ’23: From Music to Management

Rachel Sze, MBA ’23, started her career in music, working for years as a high school band director. Sze planned on continuing that path forever — until everything changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parrell Gift Will Help Expand Real Estate Student Programming at U-M

The Ross School of Business will be able to provide University of Michigan students with even more exceptional, hands-on real estate educational programming thanks to a $1 million gift to the Weiser Center for Real Estate at Michigan Ross from alumnus Mark J. Parrell, BBA ‘88, President and CEO of Equity Residential, and his wife Allison. The couple hails from the Chicago, Illinois area. 

20 Questions with Chrissie/Rich Wachter, BBA ’84

Chrissie/Rich Wachter, BBA ’84, has established herself as a seasoned human resources professional with years of experience building and leading successful and inclusive teams across companies.