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Ross Alumni News

March 5, 2025

Vishal Chandawarkar, BBA ’13/MBA ’20: Translating Ideas into Opportunities

Vishal Chandawarkar, BBA ’13/MBA ’20, saw firsthand how language shapes wealth and opportunity. Driven to break workplace barriers, he created Verbalista to level the playing field.

February 24, 2025

Celebrating Impact: Michigan Ross Alums Reflect on Black History Month and Business

Three alums share their journeys since graduating from the Ross School of Business and celebrate the lasting impact of Black leaders in business and the Michigan Ross community.

January 24, 2025

Sucharita Dasa, MBA ’08: Banking on Positive Change

From launching her career in engineering to navigating the worlds of finance and investment banking, Sucharita Dasa, MBA ’08, has built a dynamic path that ultimately led to her true passion: driving the clean energy transition.

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.

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Ross News

March 13, 2025

Episode 307 — Importance of Truth: Research, Financial Reporting, and AI with Professor Jerry Davis

On this episode of Business and Society, Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations and faculty director of the Business+Impact initiative returns to the podcast to discuss his research. He covers the impact generative AI has on scientific publishing and the ways databases of corporate annual reports distort data to create an inadequate picture of today’s economy.

March 5, 2025

How Five MBAs Made the Most of Career Support at Michigan Ross

Full-Time MBA students at the Ross School of Business have access to extensive career support resources through the Career Development Office. Here’s how five second-year MBAs have made the most of them.

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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.

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.