Jul 13, 2026 | Michigan Model, Sanger News
Higher education leaders today are navigating increasing complexity, evolving student expectations, and constant change. During the closing keynote at the 2026 Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Annual Conference, Michelle Austin, managing director of the...
Jul 6, 2026 | Sanger News, Sanger Research Lab
Sue Ashford, the Michael & Susan Jandernoa Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a Sanger Faculty Board member, has received the 2026 Distinguished Scholar Award from the Academy of Management’s...
Jul 1, 2026 | Sanger News
The University of Michigan was once again recognized as a Forbes New Ivy, earning a place on the publication’s 2026 list of colleges and universities preparing students for success in an evolving, AI-driven workforce. Now in its third year, the New Ivies list...
Jun 12, 2026 | Sanger News, Sanger Advisory Board, Sanger Mentorship Program
The Sanger Mentorship Program continued to grow during the 2025–2026 academic year, expanding from five to 55 mentor-mentee pairs. Designed to connect student leaders with experienced alumni, the program creates opportunities to exchange real-world insights, test new...
Apr 28, 2026 | Sanger News
Congratulations to the Michigan Ross Class of 2026! At the commencement ceremony, the Sanger Leadership Center will proudly present seven students with the Michigan Ross Outstanding Leadership Award. The award recognizes graduating students who have made impactful...
Feb 19, 2026 | Sanger News
The Sanger Leadership Center at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business has appointed Michelle Austin as its new managing director following a national search that drew more than 70 candidates. Austin, who has served as the Center’s key strategic leader...
Dec 12, 2025 | Sanger News, Sanger10
Reflecting on 10 Years of Bold Ideas, Leadership Growth, and Community Impact This year, the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross marked a remarkable milestone, 10 years of empowering students to lead with purpose. From the classroom to the boardroom, from...
Dec 2, 2025 | Sanger News, MRLE
When Nicolle Marinec, EMBA ’27, joined the Michigan Ross Executive MBA Program (EMBA), she was looking for more than academic rigor—she wanted a community that could help her grow as a leader. “Beyond academics, the phenomenal training opportunities and resources from...
Nov 21, 2025 | Sanger News, Sanger10, Sanger10
Blending Head and Heart: Betty Chu’s Michigan Leadership Story As part of the Sanger Leadership Center’s 10-year anniversary, we’re spotlighting alumni and donors whose passion and support have shaped our mission. Dr. Betty Chu is a three-time Michigan graduate (BS...
Nov 7, 2025 | Leading Organizations, Sanger News, Leadership Dialogues, Alumni
On November 6, 2025, the Sanger Leadership Center hosted Tiffanie Boyd (MBA ’98, BBA ’94), executive vice president and chief people officer at McDonald’s and member of the Sanger Advisory Board, for the latest installment of the Leadership Dialogues speaker series....
Nov 1, 2025 | Sanger News
The Sanger Leadership Center is proud to introduce our 2025–26 Sanger Student Ambassadors (SSAs)! These 12 students represent a wide range of programs and experiences, all united by a passion for leadership and community at Michigan Ross. You’ll meet all of our SSAs...
Oct 27, 2025 | Sanger News, Sanger Advisory Board
The Sanger Leadership Center proudly celebrates Kristin Glazner, Chief Administrative Officer at Wabash and valued member of the Sanger Advisory Board, on being named one of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2025 Women of Influence. At Wabash, Glazner’s leadership...
