Tag Archives: entrepreneurship

CIT awarded MTRAC grant from MEDC for commercialization of research

Marouane Kessentini presents his work at a meeting on Pervasive Personalized Intelligence, part of an NSF-funded Industry-University Collaborative Research Center.

As technology continues to drive the automotive industry forward, there appear to be as many challenges as there are opportunities.  While the industry shifts toward autonomous vehicles that connect to an increasing number of internet-connected smart sensors and devices, a balance must be struck between consumer priorities and technical constraints. For example, how can massive[…]

Two UM-Flint MPA students recognized for their service to the Flint area

Brandee Cooke-Brown and Emily Leonard are making an impact by working in community organizations while earning their Master of Public Administration degrees from UM-Flint.

Two University of Michigan-Flint students who are working toward their master's degrees in public administration were recently recognized for their leadership in the community thanks to their inclusion in the Flint and Genesee Group's first-ever "40 Under 40" program.  The program highlights a diverse group of professionals, entrepreneurs and influencers who are working to shape[…]

Innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive with MWIN

MWIN teaches faculty and students how their ideas can be brought to market.

The second cohort of the Michigan Wolverine Innovation Network Faculty Innovation Fellows Program recently completed work. In this interdisciplinary initiative offered through the University of Michigan-Flint's Office of Economic Development, faculty innovation fellows from each UM-Flint school and college worked together to solve research problems with real-world applications. The goal of the program is to[…]

Young Sharks: Entrepreneurship lessons empower kids to create and innovate

The Junior Sharks (sixth to eighth grade) and Young Sharks (third to fifth grade) programs align economic and innovation lessons with state education benchmarks.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Office of Economic Development (OED) recently completed the 2022 Young Sharks Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation program for area third through fifth graders. The program combines professional development workshops for elementary and middle school teachers, a series of innovation and entrepreneurship lessons for students with an applied learning assignment and a business[…]

University of Michigan-Flint School of Management Receives Largest Gift in its History

The University of Michigan-Flint is proud to announce a leadership gift of $2 million from Philip and Jocelyn Hagerman, the largest single gift to the School of Management (SOM). The donation will create the Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the SOM. Hagerman is the founder and chief executive officer of Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc., headquartered in Flint.