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A team of students from the Ross School of Business Master of Supply Chain Management Program earned first place at the Institute for Supply Management Global Case Competition in April 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Team members Aishwarya Khatawkar, MSCM '26, Drishti Narang, MSCM '26, Tejaswi Sreerama, MSCM '26, and Sun Yun Kwon, MSCM '26, competed against university teams from around the world in the prestigious supply management competition hosted in conjunction with the ISM World Annual Conference.
The ISM Global Case Competition provides students with the opportunity to solve a real-world supply management industry challenge while applying analytical thinking, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving skills in a professional setting. Teams were tasked with developing solutions to complex industry challenges in supply chain management. By earning first place, the Ross MSCM team demonstrated exceptional critical thinking, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving on a global stage while representing Michigan Ross among top supply management programs worldwide.
The Ross School of Business is proud to share that Alexis Black, MBA '26, has been selected as a finalist for the Forte Foundation Edie Hunt Inspiration Award! This esteemed recognition highlights their dedication to mentoring peers, leading initiatives, and expanding representation in business leadership.
The ISM Global Case Competition, organized by the Institute for Supply Management, is a highly selective international competition that recognizes excellence in supply management, strategic sourcing, and enterprise-level decision-making. In 2023, the Ross School of Business Master of Supply Chain Management team, “Perfect Pirates,” was formally chosen as one of the 26 teams selected worldwide following a competitive screening and selection process.
The team — Sivajyothi Vemulapalli, MSCM '23, Girish Mehru, MSCM '23, Zhe Wang, MSCM '23, and Gaurav Chaudhary, MSCM '23 — completed a nine-week, multi-stage case evaluation and developed an executive-level solution addressing inventory optimization, organizational restructuring, and rare-earth metal sourcing. Submissions were reviewed by ISM executive subject-matter experts, who selected the top four finalists to present onsite at the ISM World 2023 Annual Conference in Grapevine, Texas.
Perfect Pirates advanced to the final round and earned second place globally, receiving a monetary prize and complimentary enrollment in the APSM certification program, sponsored by DuPont.
Michigan Ross Business+Tech and Michigan Engineering Connect hosted the first joint Artificial Intelligence Hackathon on February 19-20, 2026 in partnership with Oracle. The competition drew 220 students across 53 teams. Each team submitted an agentic solution to address one of the major problems that education is grappling with at the moment: how to use artificial intelligence to enhance learning experiences, assessment, and student well-being while also remaining fair, transparent, and relevant to real-world needs.
Of the 53 teams, two teams were selected for first and second place. The first-place team comprised the following students: Yutong Yao, BBA ’29; Ziren Jin (Engineering); Anji Feng (LSA); and Guanxi Wang, BBA ’29. The second-place team included: Yuhan Wang (Engineering); Stephen Lam (Engineering); Hoo Di Heng (Computer Science); Kunal Sharma, MBA ’27; and Sarath Chitti, MBA ’27.
The undergraduate student team VictHERs was named the winner of the 2026 Leadership Crisis Challenge, an immersive, action-based leadership simulation hosted by the Ross School of Business' Sanger Leadership Center at the University of Michigan. The winning team included Elena Bressa, BBA ’26, Viveca Henry, BBA ’26, Maria Papp, BBA ’26, Anna Roson, BIEF ’26, Bizzy Webb, BBA ’26, and Sara Zubieta, BBA ’27.
Held January 29–30, LCC brought together more than 380 students who stepped into senior executive roles during a fast-moving organizational crisis. Rooted in the Michigan Model of Leadership, the simulation challenged participants to navigate ambiguity, make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information, communicate clearly under pressure, and collaborate across perspectives — all while receiving real-time feedback from alumni, faculty, and communication coaches.
The graduate student team Energy Dryyvers was named the winner of the 2026 Leadership Crisis Challenge, an immersive, action-based learning experience hosted by the Ross School of Business' Sanger Leadership Center at the University of Michigan. The winning team included Mridul Aggrawal, MAcc ’26, Akshay Alse, WMBA ’27, Akilandeshwari Balakrishnan, MM ’26, Natthphop Lakdee, FTMBA ’26, Caroline Powell, MAcc ’26, Rasul Rahman, MSCM ’26, and Claire Taylor, MM ’26.
Held January 29–30, LCC brought together more than 380 students who stepped into senior executive roles during a fast-moving organizational crisis. Rooted in the Michigan Model of Leadership, the simulation challenged participants to navigate ambiguity, make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information, communicate clearly under pressure, and collaborate across perspectives — all while receiving real-time feedback from alumni, faculty, and communication coaches.
On December 1, the team of Annika Chinnaiyan, Alisha Gandhi, Annika Gill, Greta Gmazel, Noelle Powers, and Elizabeth Tracy won the UMMAxRoss Art Tank Pitch Competition as the culmination of the Business of Art (BE 460) course. The groundbreaking new business course examines the intersection of art, economics, and curatorial decision-making in the art market. As part of the high-stakes finale of the course, five teams each pitched a work of art that they believe deserves to be displayed in the University of Michigan's Museum of Art collection. As the winners of the competition, Chinnaiyan, Gandhi, Gill, Gmazel, Powers, and Tracy successfully persuaded UMMA’s curators and director that Leasho Johnson’s Man Disguised as Night merits inclusion in the museum’s permanent collection. The piece will be on view at UMMA soon.
Karina Chhatwani (OMBA ’25), David Denton (OMBA ’25), Andrew Jimenez (OMBA ’25), and Stephen Redford (OMBA ’25) have received the Michigan Ross Leader Endorsement. These four students completed the endorsement requirements this fall, demonstrating commitment to personal growth, leadership experimentation, and community impact.
The MRLE is designed to recognize the accomplishments and time students devote to becoming better leaders during their time at Michigan. Participants complete the endorsement at their own pace while engaging in insightful workshops, leadership courses, action-based learning, assessments and reflections, and leadership coaching. The experience equips students with reflective talking points for interviews and a LinkedIn credential that highlights their leadership development—providing a competitive edge in the recruiting process and throughout their careers. Applications are rolling and open to all Ross students.
Learn more about the MRLE from the Sanger Leadership Center.
The Sanger Leadership Center has selected 48 U-M students for the 2025–2026 Ross Leaders Academy, including 36 students from the Ross School of Business. Sponsored by the Deloitte Foundation, RLA is the school’s most immersive and selective leadership development program. Each year, a small cohort of undergraduate and graduate students is chosen for their commitment to strengthening their self-awareness, experimenting with new leadership behaviors, and collaborating across disciplines. Fellows participate in a year-long curriculum that includes workshops, assessments, individualized coaching, and cohort-based learning grounded in the Michigan Model of Leadership. The experience challenges students to explore who they are, how they lead, and how they can create positive impact within their communities and future organizations.
Elizabeth “Bizzy” Webb, BBA ’26, received the “The Team, The Team, The Team” award at the Ross School of Business Annual Student Appreciation Lunch. This award honors students who embody the Michigan spirit by bringing energy, collaboration, and support to those around them. Bizzy was recognized for her extensive contributions across the Ross undergraduate community. She has served as a peer mentor, Business Administration (BA 100) course assistant, career development coach, senior representative on the BBA Council, global buddy, and a Sanger student ambassador. In each role, she has helped foster connection, belonging, and student success. Her recognition reflects her commitment to uplifting peers and strengthening the Ross community — a dedication she continues to advance through her leadership and service.