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Eller College Welcomes Nicolas Jarrige as Executive in Residence
Nicolas Jarrige, Vice President of R&D at NXP Semiconductors, will serve as Eller’s Executive in Residence for 2025–2026. With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor and automotive industries, he will share insights on industry trends, leadership, and professional growth.
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER '26 IMMERSION LEARNING PROJECTS!
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Learn More About The Eller Partnerships Office
We partner with leading companies to solve business challenges. Select Eller and W.A. Franke Honors College students complete projects together with Eller faculty experts and support of the Partnerships Office team. We select students and customize the composition of students + faculty teams based on the needs of each project. Students engage in immersion learning and through the experience develop workplace skills necessary for success in your industry. Engagement opportunities available year-round.
Provides a unique opportunity for Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Management Information Systems, and Masters of Business Analytics student teams to work directly with companies to create high-impact, implementable business solutions. Each consulting project is tailored to your company's real-world business challenges, allowing you to leverage top analytical talent, independent thinking, and an outside perspective to solve a specific business need or explore an untapped opportunity. Engagement in graduate consulting available during Spring semester ONLY.
The Consortium For Environmentally Resilient Business (CERB), is operated by co-directors, affiliated scholars, and doctoral students at The University of Arizona who will conduct research and provide the academic and business community with enhanced capability in the field.
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2026 University of Arizona Executive of the Year
Celebrating Excellence: Michelle Gass Honored as 2026 University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, Executive of the Year
We were honored to host Michelle Gass, President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., as our 2026 Executive of the Year!
Michelle’s career is a masterclass in transformative leadership and brand evolution. From her pivotal roles at Starbucks—where she was instrumental in the global expansion of the Frappuccino— she proudly shared her initial title of Frappuccino Manager with the students, to her tenure as CEO of Kohl’s, she has consistently redefined the retail landscape. Now, at the helm of the iconic American brand, Levi’s, she continues to lead with a "brand-led" focus that balances heritage with cutting-edge innovation.
The highlight of the day was Michelle’s dedication to our students. She sat down for an intimate and insightful fireside chat led by our very own Associate Dean of Partnerships, Anastasiya Ghosh.
The conversation delved into:
* The power of "And": Balancing tradition with modernization.
* Resilience in Leadership: Navigating complex global markets.
* Career Advice: The importance of curiosity and taking bold risks.
Thank you, Michelle, for your time, your wisdom, and for showing our Eller Wildcats what it means to lead with purpose!
2026 Spring Kickoff
The Eller Partnerships Office hosted our project sponsors on campus to officially kickoff the Spring project season. We welcomed 21 project sponsors, to kick off 26 projects with 120 students, to discuss their assigned projects and to begin working through the projects’ Scope of Work for the first time together. Working under the expert guidance of Eller’s faculty, the student teams will craft their solution to their presented problem over the course of the semester.
Talent pool of next leaders and innovators.
Unparalleled brand recognition and access for more successful talent recruiting. With our select students from both the Eller College of Management and the W.A. Franke Honors College, you get both the foundational skills and innovative mindset needed for positive impact in our world of rapid business change.
Cutting-edge knowledge from Eller faculty experts.
Eller Faculty expertise ranges from Business Analytics to nurturing community in organizations. Faculty experts add research rigor and cutting-edge knowledge to the project and guide student teams
Customized workforce development
Customized programs are offered by Eller industry experts for your workforce development.
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