Agenda

October 16, 2026

Ross Building Tours

11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM

Has it been awhile since you have been back at Ross? We are offering tours of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business on Friday of Homecoming weekend at 11:00 am, 11:30 pm and 3:00 pm. These tours will depart from the Davidson Winter Garden and will last approximately 30 minutes.

Sanger Leadership Dialogues

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Leadership Dialogues speaker series is a fireside chat-style event featuring accomplished industry and non-profit leaders discussing the latest ideas in organizational research and ongoing practice with U-M faculty. Speakers share advice on topics including how to develop leadership skills, lead purpose-driven organizations, and manage crises. We are currently finalizing our speaker and topic for this event.

TBD Located in the Ross School of Business.

Dean's Remarks & Alumni Awards

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Please join us at the Ross School of Business as Dean Sharon F. Matusik welcomes you back to campus and presents our 2026 Alumni Awards.

Alumni Awards Reception

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Please join us at the Ross School of Business,  as we celebrate our 2026 Alumni Award recipients with light refreshments.

Forever Go Blue Dinner

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Members of the Classes of 1966, 1971, 1976 (and one 21+ guest) are invited to join us at the Ross School of Business for the Forever Go Blue Dinner Celebration. Each class member will be honored with a commemorative pin during the dinner in recognition of your 50th + anniversary.

For milestone alumni classes 1966, 1971 and 1976 only. This is a 21+ event. Forever Go Blue alumni can bring ONE 21+ guest.

Milestone Reception

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We are welcoming back the classes of 2026, 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971 and 1966 to celebrate their milestone reunion! Return to connect with former classmates and engage with other Michigan Ross alums in the Davidson Winter Garden. This event will feature drinks and heavy appetizers.

For milestone alumni only. This is a 21+ event. Milestone alumni can bring ONE 21+ guest.

October 17, 2026

Ross Homecoming Tailgate

TBA

Please join us in the Davidson Winter Garden for our Fall Tailgate. We will be serving brunch/lunch and gathering with friends while we prepare to beat the Penn State Nittany Lions in our homecoming football game.

Admission: Adult - $70, Child - $25

Tailgate will be 3 hours prior to football game time. TBA

Michigan vs. Penn State

Kickoff TBD

Football Ticket - $105