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10 Years of Developing Leaders: Reflecting on the Ross Leaders Academy

10 Years of Developing Leaders: Reflecting on the Ross Leaders Academy

Apr 8, 2025 | Sanger Programs, Ross Leaders Academy

For the past decade, the Ross Leaders Academy (RLA) has been a cornerstone of leadership development at the University of Michigan, equipping students with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to excel in their careers and beyond. Since its inception, RLA has...
Meet Six Members of the 10th Anniversary Ross Leaders Academy Cohort

Meet Six Members of the 10th Anniversary Ross Leaders Academy Cohort

Dec 14, 2024 | Ross Leaders Academy

The Ross Leaders Academy (RLA), powered by the Sanger Leadership Center and sponsored by the Deloitte Foundation, is a year-long leadership development program open to students across the University of Michigan. Throughout the program, fellows collaborate with peers,...
Meet Three Members of The 2023-2024 Ross Leaders Academy Cohort

Meet Three Members of The 2023-2024 Ross Leaders Academy Cohort

Dec 6, 2023 | Sanger News, Student Blog, Ross Leaders Academy

The Ross Leaders Academy (RLA), powered by the Sanger Leadership Center, and sponsored by the Deloitte Foundation, is a year-long leadership development program open to students from across the University of Michigan. During the program, fellows collaborate with their...
Rebuilding Resilience: A Ross Leaders Academy Fellow’s Story

Rebuilding Resilience: A Ross Leaders Academy Fellow’s Story

Mar 16, 2023 | Self-Leadership, Ross Leaders Academy

On March 16, the Sanger Leadership Center closed out its premier year-long leadership development community, the Ross Leaders Academy (RLA). RLA is an intensive leadership program sponsored by the Deloitte Foundation where students from across U-M learn from a diverse...
Former RLA fellow’s business chosen as a Poets & Quants 2020 Most Disruptive Startup

Former RLA fellow’s business chosen as a Poets & Quants 2020 Most Disruptive Startup

Oct 28, 2020 | Podcast, Sanger News, Ross Leaders Academy

“Countless studies point to the negative effects of media misrepresentation on the self-esteem and mental wellness of marginalized groups. For Arabs and Muslims, these effects are exacerbated by the sheer lack of accurate and affirming content out there,”...
Leaders are supposed to be empathetic: here’s exactly how to do that

Leaders are supposed to be empathetic: here’s exactly how to do that

Mar 3, 2020 | Empathy, Strategies and Tips, Self-Leadership, Ross Leaders Academy

You’ve heard it said over and over at Michigan Ross, the b-school for purpose-driven leaders: empathy is the key to leading effectively. But what does that mean, exactly? And more importantly, how do you do it? Research shows that empathy is critical to effectively...
Student-run Weekend MBA podcast features the Sanger Leadership Center

Student-run Weekend MBA podcast features the Sanger Leadership Center

Oct 8, 2019 | Podcast, Sanger News, Leadership Crisis Challenge, Ross Leaders Academy, Business + Impact Challenge

Our center was recently featured on the student-run podcast, Working for the Weekend, which catalogs the experience of Michigan Ross Part-Time MBA students. Every other week, Part-Time MBAs sit down with host and fellow student Mawa Mustafa during their dinner break...
Four Reasons You Need to Apply to the Ross Leaders Academy Next Year

Four Reasons You Need to Apply to the Ross Leaders Academy Next Year

May 6, 2019 | Student Blog, Ross Leaders Academy

By: Lynn Chou, MM ’19 1. Because Investing in Your Personal Growth Starts Now. There are 1,440 minutes in a day. If you’re anything like me, those minutes are mostly spent on daily tasks, classes, sleeping, and, realistically, watching too much Netflix. But what...
When You Can’t Walk a Mile in My Shoes

When You Can’t Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Apr 25, 2019 | Student Blog, Ross Leaders Academy

By: Rima Fadlallah, MBA ’20 In January, I attended what would be my favorite Ross Leaders Academy (RLA) session all year (and I love RLA sessions). This session, in particular, was on empathy. Towards the middle of the session, we started a group discussion on...
On a Quest to Find My Purpose

On a Quest to Find My Purpose

Feb 1, 2019 | Strategies and Tips, Ross Leaders Academy, Purpose

By: Sneha Miglani, MBA ’20 We are so engrossed in our daily lives that we often forget to pause, look and reflect on where we are now and where we’re heading. I have goals, like everyone else, and I am constantly in pursuit of these little wins, at times...
Voices From RLA: Living Your Core Values

Voices From RLA: Living Your Core Values

Dec 10, 2018 | Strategies and Tips, Self-Leadership, Ross Leaders Academy

During the first few weeks of the Ross Leaders Academy, students have begun a process of “self-excavation,” which indicates an effort to dig within oneself and uncover important personal data. This process helps students get below their own surface and bring dominant...
Insights to Action: How Ross Leaders Academy Alums Are Putting Their Skills to Work

Insights to Action: How Ross Leaders Academy Alums Are Putting Their Skills to Work

Aug 28, 2018 | Ross Leaders Academy

It’s only been four months since we wrapped up last year’s Ross Leaders Academy (RLA) and said “good luck and go blue!” to the University of Michigan Class of 2018. Our talented alums are already putting their insights into action and making a big difference in the...
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