Blogs from students, faculty & staff
Deciding whether or not to pursue graduate school can be a challenging decision. It requires a significant investment of time, money, and energy, and it’s important to carefully consider your goals and priorities before making a decision. Here are some factors to consider when deciding if graduate school is right for you: Ultimately, the decision
In today’s Faculty Spotlight, we’re highlighting Professor Dan Lake of the School of Management! Dan studied Integrated Marketing Communications and now teaches Marketing here at UM-Flint. He enjoys teaching students of various different backgrounds, appreciating the diversity of the students here at UM-Flint. Professor Lake works to get all of his students engaged and thinking
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Haley Dawson, a fourth year PhD Psychology student at Florida International University with primary research interests in memory and memory improvement, investigative interviewing, and interdisciplinary collaborations. We talk about her journey from obtaining a B.S. in Biology, and a B.A. in Psychology,
Graduate degrees are advanced academic degrees that students can pursue after completing a bachelor’s degree. They provide specialized education and training in a particular field, and can open doors to new career opportunities and higher salaries. If you’re considering pursuing a graduate degree, it’s important to understand the different types of degrees available. Here are
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dr. Yener Kandogan, Interim Dean of the School of Management for the University of Michigan-Flint. We talk to Dr. Kandogan about his own graduate school experiences and moving to two different countries for two different degrees throughout his own graduate school journey
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by John Hart, State Administrative Manager for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. We talk to John Hart about his own graduate school experiences and his journey from attending the University of Michigan-Flint for his Bachelors to returning to UM-Flint to
On today’s Graduate Student Spotlight, we welcome Shaffy Bello, who is studying for their Master of Business Administration! Shaffy is a determined student with a keen interest in Organizational Leadership. Shaffy enjoys working with their cohort to discuss the different leadership styles and case studies they cover in class, and is always trying to learn
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Mackenzie Schroeder, a PhD student in Communications at at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she also serves as a graduate instructor. We talk to Mackenzie about her journey from attending the University of Michigan-Flint to going to the University of Missouri-Columbia, receiving
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Meg Darmofal, a Physical Therapy Student at University of Michigan-Flint. We talk to Meg about her journey from attending the University of Michigan to getting two additional masters degrees in business administration and movement science and then moving to the University of
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dolores Porte, President of the Village of Sanford, Michigan and retired Global Accounts Payable Leader at The Dow Chemical Company. We talk to Dolores Porte about her lifelong educational journey that she has gone through throughout her life for personal and professional