Stephen Ross

University of Michigan to "anchor" Detroit innovation center with gifts from Ross, Gilbert

Sarah Cwiek

A new University of Michigan facility will be at the heart of a new development on the edge of downtown Detroit, thanks to expected contributions from two…

Wayne State Univiersity Law School in Detroit, Mich.

Education

Dan Gilbert and Stephen Ross to donate $5 million each to Wayne State University's Law School

Two businessmen will donate $5 million each to Wayne State University's Law School.Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and Miami Dolphins owner Stephen…

Sports

Stephen Ross creates nonprofit to combat bullying in sports

Stateside Staff

"You've got a long way to go," is what Stephen Ross, native Detroiter, University of Michigan benefactor, and one of the country's most influential…

This 250-year-old bur oak tree on the University of Michigan's campus will be moved on Oct. 25, weather permitting.

Environment & Climate Change

Will this 250-year-old, 65 foot-tall oak tree survive its move?

Mark Brush

I hope they have more success than I did.I tried moving a four-year-old oak tree in my backyard… and failed. Of course, they’ll be using more than just a…

Education

How deeply do major university donors influence higher education in America?

Stateside Staff

It was a gift — with a capital "G."Real estate developer and Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross made big headlines last month with an eye-popping…

Education

Who is Stephen M. Ross, and what will this $200 million be used for?

Mark Brush

In the history of major gifts to the University of Michigan, the $200 million gift from alum Stephen M. Ross is the biggest in the University's history.…