Events

Future of Real Estate CompetitionIn 2026, the “Office Apocalypse” enters its next chapter—The Great Repurposing. Back for its fourth year, the Future of Real Estate Competition launches on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, challenging students to tackle this moment in the market with bold ideas and fresh perspectives. With $25,000 in prize money on the line, this year’s competition promises bold ideas, thoughtful debate, and meaningful connections with real estate leaders.

This Week at the Bobby and Rochelle Finvarb Speaker Series: Is a Career in Real Estate Right for Me? with Bridgette MooreBack this Winter 2026 Semester, URP 499/599 Is a Career in Real Estate Right for Me? is featuring a new speaker from a different sector of the industry each week. This innovative class offers students the opportunity to explore the real estate industry from all angles, from a variety of different working professionals.

2025-2026 Real Estate Mentorship ProgramThe Real Estate Mentorship Program connects Michigan students with leading professionals and alumni for one-on-one guidance, career insight, and industry connection. Through this ongoing initiative, the Weiser Center continues to bridge classroom learning with real-world experience, empowering the next generation of real estate leaders.

TPG Recruiting EventTPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm founded in San Francisco in 1992 with $269 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams in 12 offices globally. TPG invests across six multi‐product platforms: Capital, Growth, Impact, Real Estate, Market Solutions, and TPG‐Angelo Gordon. Join them this November 10th as they seek to hire a University of Michigan talent!

Celebrating the Inaugural Leaders & Best National REIT CompetitionCheck out how our first ever National Competition went!

ULI Hines Student Competition – AmericasThe 2026 ULI Hines Student Competition invites graduate and eligible undergraduate students to form multidisciplinary teams and tackle a real-world urban development challenge, combining design, finance, and planning expertise to create visionary yet feasible solutions for a North American city.