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  • February 19, 2026
    2026 Alumni Accomplishments

    2026 Alumni Accomplishments

    The University of Michigan-Flint School of Management produces the leaders and best in business. Below are some of their recent accomplishments, along with links to congratulate or connect with them on LinkedIn. Is there…

  • January 5, 2026
    Take advantage of our Winter Semester weekly planner

    Take advantage of our Winter Semester weekly planner

    Juggling college, work, family, friends and other obligations is a challenge. We get it. Fortunately, business students like you can rest easy knowing you have a weekly planner, as seen below. This weekly planner…

  • December 9, 2025
    Lottie Ferguson honored with Early Career Alumni Achievement Award

    Lottie Ferguson honored with Early Career Alumni Achievement Award

    Lottie Ferguson attended her own Commencement in December 2015 as an observer. Unlike most students, it had taken her 20 years and two attempts to graduate from the University of Michigan-Flint. In her opinion,…

  • October 15, 2025
    UM-Flint students attend Business Summit II featuring Fortune 500 CEO, Garrick J. Rochow

    UM-Flint students attend Business Summit II featuring Fortune 500 CEO, Garrick J. Rochow

    University of Michigan-Flint business students joined area business executives for the Business Summit II on Oct. 13 at the Northbank Center in Flint. Together, they enjoyed networking, lunch and the featured speaker Garrick J.…

  • May 20, 2025
    Celebrating Excellence: Winter 2025 Dean’s List Honorees

    Celebrating Excellence: Winter 2025 Dean’s List Honorees

    At the University of Michigan-Flint School of Management, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of our students. Each semester, the Dean’s List honors those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication,…

  • February 6, 2025
    February a-MAIZE-ing DBA Student: From Accounting Leader to Advocate: Melodee Hills’ Journey of Growth and Impact

    February a-MAIZE-ing DBA Student: From Accounting Leader to Advocate: Melodee Hills’ Journey of Growth and Impact

    Meet Melodee Hills, a seasoned accounting professional with 17 years of experience, now leading as a Corporate Accounting Manager. Pursuing her DBA at UM-Flint, she values perseverance, mentorship, and lifelong learning. With aspirations to transition into business strategy and…

  • November 18, 2024
    November a-MAIZE-ing Alumni: Elaine LaFavor, 24′, A Journey of Passion, Precision, and People!

    November a-MAIZE-ing Alumni: Elaine LaFavor, 24′, A Journey of Passion, Precision, and People!

    In 2024, Elaine LaFavor celebrated a major milestone, graduating from the School of Management with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Today, she’s making waves as a Deposit Operations Specialist at Union Bank…

  • October 17, 2024

    October a-MAIZE-ing Alumni: Jack Pietras, 23′, Continues to Climb as Lead Marketer

    In 2023, Jack Pietras graduated from the School of Management with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Today, he’s the Senior Marketing Manager at Ease Seating Systems. But the journey towards his current…

  • September 18, 2024
     Passion for Education and Leadership: The Story of Dr. Clyde Barnett III September aMAIZEing Alumni

     Passion for Education and Leadership: The Story of Dr. Clyde Barnett III September aMAIZEing Alumni

    Dr. Clyde Barnett III, a 2011 graduate of UM-Flint with a BBA in Marketing, reflects on his career and educational journey. With post-graduate degrees from Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Barnett is the founder and…

  • July 2, 2024
    Hagerman Center Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2024

    Hagerman Center Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2024

    From June 18th to 20th, the School of Management’s Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosted the Summer Entrepreneurship Institute, welcoming 22 incoming junior and senior high school students from Genesee County, Oakland County,…

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