Partnership. Innovation. Impact.

The Business Engagement Center is industry’s front door to the University of Michigan

How we work with companies

Our team works closely with corporate partners to identify win-win partnerships and collaborative opportunities that advance the mission of both organizations.

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How we work with faculty & staff

Our team provides resources, counsel and connections for faculty and staff that facilitate industry partnerships and research funding.

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“The Business Engagement Center model is widely recognized as defining the leading edge of integrated corporate relations practice.”

Ed Krause

Ford Motor Company

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Increase in corporate research awards at U-M over the past decade

$ Million in corporate investment in FY18

Corporate visits hosted by our office in FY18

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Connecting corporate diversity initiatives with those of the University of Michigan is a strategic priority at the BEC.

News & Events

Making the Most Out of Michigan

January 29 & 30, 2019

An open meeting for company recruiters and U-M units and departments who have unique student connection opportunities to gather before the Winter Career Fair.

Sponsorship Opportunity at Michigan Ross Datathon

February 22, 2019

This is a premier opportunity for companies to get a detailed, deep look at Data Science talent at Ross and establish themselves as a preferred recruiter for the Data Science community.

Aptiv supports multiple student organizations with $40,000 gift

Dec 10, 2018

On campus last week, Aptiv representatives brought a check for their 2018 gift to support U-M students at the annual Scholarship Fellowship Luncheon. Aptiv's gift supports a variety of teams and student organizations as well as the College of Engineering's Career...

LSA’s Thomas Baird named next vice president for development

Dec 7, 2018

Thomas A. Baird, a longtime University of Michigan fundraiser, has been named the university’s next vice president for development. His appointment was approved Thursday by the Board of Regents. Baird, a U-M graduate and resident of Ann Arbor, has spent the last three...

Deloitte matches alumni giving and makes an impact at Ross

Nov 5, 2018

U-M alumni gifts make an even bigger impact when matched by their awesome employers. Deloitte personally delivered their annual matching gift to Ross Dean Scott DeRue. Thank you for helping U-M raise $5 billion in the Victors for Michigan campaign!