UM-Flint University Relations

When Facebook recently changed the functionality of its Pages, I was optimistic. Features I’d long been waiting for as an admin of the University of Michigan-Flint Facebook Page were finally available to me. I had the ability to use Facebook as a Page, allowing me to comment and interact with users as UM-Flint instead of […]

There is a lot cool stuff out on the web, but it can be hard to find if you don’t know what or who to search for.  I plan to round up resources and neat things from around the web so that you can be inspired and learn something.  I hope to provide resources on inspiration, design […]

Late last week, Facebook rolled out redesigned Pages. We knew it was coming. There had long been talk of Page tabs disappearing, as well as the ability to use Facebook as a Page and more. Inside Facebook provides a detailed overview of the updates. Mike Petroff also gives a great summary of the initial impact […]

What’s New You’ve likely heard by now, but we did it! The University of Michigan-Flint’s branded Foursquare page launched Friday, January 21. You can read all about the process if you’re interested in the nitty-gritty. You’ll find Foursquare analytics included in future Social Media Updates, once we’ve determined a good tracking method. Social Media Facts […]

If you’ve ever been in a meeting with our Front End Developer Chad Hietala, you know that he likes to draw out his explanations of complex web thoughts.  For those of us who consider technology speak to be a legitimate foreign language, Chad’s hieroglyphic drawings are greatly appreciated. One day, we were talking about Chad’s […]

There is a lot cool stuff out on the web, but it can be hard to find if you don’t know what or who to search for.  I plan to round up resources and neat things from around the web so that you can be inspired and learn something.  I hope to provide resources on inspiration, design […]

I’m not a sports fan, but I can’t help but be lured to the Superbowl by the promise of a half-time show and the Superbowl of Advertising: those commercials.