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Redefining sales: UM-Flint's new competitive sales team launches career paths and new course
Let's face it–salespeople often face negative stereotypes. When people think of a salesperson, they may picture someone constantly pressuring them to buy a product or service. And while that perception can sometimes hold true, Daniel Lake, lecturer IV of marketing at the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management, is shifting his students' perspectives on what[…]
FRIGHTS AND DELIGHTS (Inclusive Halloween 2024 video)
Most of us take all that comes with Halloween for granted. It's just walking up to a door, yelling "trick or treat," and running away with a bag full of candy. But for many, Oct. 31 can be a very different day. Promoted as a "free community event for children and adults with special needs,[…]
'Look to Michigan' fundraising campaign ushers in new era of impact at UM-Flint
The University of Michigan announced today the launch of the "Look to Michigan" fundraising campaign, the university's most ambitious fundraising campaign to date. With an overall goal of $7 billion, this initiative engages donors, alumni and community supporters of each of the university's three campuses as well as Michigan Medicine and Athletics to impact local[…]
LET'S GO BOO! (Inclusive Halloween photo gallery)
Now in its fourth year, Inclusive Halloween at UM-Flint has cemented itself as a hallmark event for the campus and the community. Described as a "free community event for children and adults with special needs, their friends, family and allies," this year's event saw more than 1,200 attendees flock to the university's Riverfront Conference Center for treats (candy[…]
HAMMERING AWAY (Smashing pumpkins photo gallery)
Counseling and Psychological Services ushered in the return of Smashing Pumpkins Oct. 24 on the First Street Lawn. The event offered students the opportunity to engage in a healthy and uniquely fun way of relieving midsemester stress by—you guessed it—smashing pumpkins. That would be the squash, not the band.
UM-Flint men's hockey team off to promising start
The University of Michigan-Flint men's hockey team is set for an action-packed week to build on its already impressive 6-4-1 start. With a challenging away game and a thrilling home series on the horizon, the team is poised to showcase their growing confidence and skill. The team displayed its recent success with back-to-back 4-1 road[…]
UM-Flint's Horgan explores nonverbal communication of gender and sexuality in new book
Professor Horgan's new book uses a modern lens to analyze available research on how we nonverbally communicate our gender and sexuality.
UM-Flint's Moot Court program prepares future legal scholars
There's no question that learning the legal discipline is an enormous challenge, but it's one that the University of Michigan-Flint's Moot Court program is ready to help its members meet. Participants are given mock trial problems and showcase their written and oral advocacy skills to a panel of judges by defending both sides of two[…]
UM-Flint School of Nursing receives $3.94M grant to address rural nursing shortage
The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing has announced the launch of an initiative aimed at addressing the critical nursing shortage in Michigan's Thumb region. The UM-Flint Educates Rural Nurses program, also known as the UM-FERN project, is backed by a four-year, $3.94 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration and seeks to[…]
UM-Flint prepares for spirited rivalry week ahead of Michigan vs. Michigan State game
The University of Michigan-Flint is set to ignite campus spirit this week with an exciting lineup of events leading to the highly anticipated Michigan vs. Michigan State football game. From Oct. 23-25, students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in themed days and activities to showcase their Wolverine pride. Spirit Week kicks off on[…]