Tag Archives: SOM

UM-Flint's School of Management webinars help students considering business degrees

The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management is hosting a series of webinars this summer to help prospective students learn more about the school's undergraduate and graduate degree offerings.

The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management will offer six free, one-hour webinars May 27-June 12 that will allow attendees to discover how they can earn bachelor's or master's degrees in various in-demand business fields. Prospective students who attend the sessions can ask questions directly of SOM's expert faculty. According to the College Board, an[…]

UM-Flint nursing graduate finds purpose in loss, charts path to nurse anesthetist

Lani Manners turned a personal loss into educational gain that will benefit many in her professional career.

Lani Manners' journey into health care started with a tragedy she barely remembers—but one that changed the course of her life. "I was probably four or five when my grandfather passed away," said Manners, a 2025 University of Michigan-Flint graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. "It was due to a heart issue that[…]

UM-Flint launching Master of Science in Applied Finance for fall 2025

The Master of Science in Applied Finance offers concentrations in corporate and investment finance, both of which can be completed entirely online.

The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management is expanding its graduate offerings with the introduction of a Master of Science in Applied Finance program for fall 2025.  Designed for professionals looking to advance their careers in finance or transition into the field, the program will provide a practical, skills-based approach to corporate financial management, investment[…]

A-MAIZE-ING GRADUATES (Fall 2024 Commencement photo gallery)

The University of Michigan-Flint celebrated its summer and fall graduates during the Fall 2024 Commencement, Dec. 15, at the Riverfront Conference Center. Close to 900 students were eligible to participate. The day featured three ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students involving the university's five schools and colleges. It was also the first time Chancellor Laurence[…]

Redefining sales: UM-Flint's new competitive sales team launches career paths and new course

The University of Michigan-Flint sales team includes members Ja’Ron Lee, Kateryna Dzhevaga, Audrey Warren, Alaina Smotherman and lecturer IV Daniel Lake—celebrates its first competition success at Saginaw Valley State University, Oct.11-12.

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[…]

UM-Flint School of Management to host business summit Oct. 31, featuring Lear president and CEO

The UM-Flint School of Management will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a marquee event featuring Ray Scott, president and CEO of Lear Corporation, as the keynote speaker.

The University of Michigan-Flint School of Management, with its "Leaders and Best" title partner Sorensen Gross, OLV Investment Group, and in collaboration with the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, will host a business summit aimed at fostering networking and sharing industry insights with the community, Oct. 31. The event will take place, 11:30 a.m.[…]

UM-Flint upgrades classroom tech with $2.8M in CARES Act funding

UM-Flint’s Information & Technology Services coordinated upgrades to various classrooms throughout the university, creating a more seamless educational experience for students studying both on-campus and remotely.

Students were welcomed back to the academic year at the University of Michigan-Flint with more than a full suite of events and a fresh set of syllabi from supportive professors. Classrooms utilized by each of the university's five schools and colleges received significant technology upgrades thanks to funding the university received as part of the[…]

UM-Flint's School of Management names '77 grad as Outstanding Alumni Award recipient

Helping celebrate Steve Whitener (center) with his Alumni Award are (left to right) fellow School of Management advisory board members Sherri Stephens and Cathleen Hale, Yener Kandogan, interim provost and SOM interim dean, and Melissa Stephens-Farrell, major gifts officer with University Advancement.

Like many University of Michigan-Flint students, Steve Whitener worked his way through college, working nearly 40 hours per week at a local Kroger to pay for tuition. Yet despite his dedication in and out of the classroom, Whitener entered his senior year struggling to fund his academics and pay for groceries, gasoline and rent. It[…]