UM-Flint University Relations

DO If you have a lot of text: Consider using a 2-7-3 layout, because a 2-10 can put too many words on a line making text difficult to read, particularly for people with certain vision problems or dyslexia. Avoid accordions as they will shove content off the screen defeating the purpose of accordions Things that […]

Mobile content is a social and moral imperative. Yes, you read that correctly. I understand that you may believe a statement as dramatic as that is equivalent to a teenager saying they will die without their iPhone, or tickets to that One Direction concert, or those Ugg boots. But what I’m talking about is shockingly […]

Everything you need to know about that gigantic banner image that will be splashing across the newly revamped UM-Flint website FIRST THING’S FIRST: What is this “hero” thing that the has been getting tossed around throughout the development of the university website’s redesign and migration to Drupal?At it’s core, a hero is really just a […]

I am a fan of XM radio. One of my favorite stations is The Bridge, which is nothing but the music of the singers/songwriters of the 1970s. I don’t care if it dates me, but I love that channel. Driving into Flint today, I heard Paul Simon’s, “Slip Sliding Away.” You know, the nearer my […]

More than 60 people attended this morning’s Web Transition Workshop, but the conversation is just beginning as we move toward our October 1 launch date. A few highlights: All web content editors will be using Drupal by October 1, 2013. University Relations and ITS are working to ensure that the university website is responsive and […]

On Monday, March 25, University Relations will host a workshop to discuss the CMS transition, responsive web design, content strategy, and resources.

What was once a burdensome afterthought for departments becomes a top priority, and the department website a primary tool through which stakeholder needs are better met.