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A world of challenges and opportunities awaits. From coursework that focuses on action-based learning to diving into projects with mission-driven organizations, we are here to help match your passions with our programs. Hone your knowledge with electives at Ross and across campus. Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations and workshops. Connect with impact leaders in the working world. Build your peer network. Pursue your ambitious goals. All right here.

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Michigan Ross’ Business+Impact initiative is able to provide you with the skills to formulate and implement solutions to social and environmental challenges impacting communities around the world. Beyond your coursework, rich co-curricular programs and activities led by faculty, staff, and students alike round out your impact experience.

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2025 Internship Experiences

This year, Business+Impact’s Summer Fund financially supported the summer impact internships and experiences of 27 U-M students. Cara Clay (MPP '26), Divyam Tiwari (MBA '26), and Addison Richmond (BBA '28) are featured.

Socent Spotlight: finding joi

In this post, we cover finding joi: a holistic wellness service curating psychologically and physically safe spaces for Black womxn and femmes through curated multimedia resources, wellness events, and a vetted network of Black-woman-owned service providers.. It was designed by Joi James who recently graduated from the Ross School of Business.

SPOTLIGHT: Nellie Tsai (MBA/MA ’13)

At Michigan Nonprofit Association, Nellie Tsai (MBA/MA '13) serves as the Social Innovation Officer, where she leads efforts to build more equitable and inclusive systems across the organization and the broader nonprofit sector.

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