The University of Michigan’s business school has continually adapted to significant global events throughout its history. During the Great Depression, the school maintained high admissions standards and actively helped graduates find employment. World War II saw the school collaborate with the federal government for military training and open up new programs for women.
The societal shifts of the 1960s led to increased activism on campus, particularly around minority student enrollment, leading to the creation of the Black Business Students Association. Environmental concerns in the 1970s resulted in the establishment of the Erb Environmental Management Institute, integrating environmental performance into business practices.
Most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the school to move operations online, with the community actively contributing to pandemic response efforts. Faculty research during this period focused on pandemic-related subjects, and executive education programs were launched to navigate the new challenges.
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