UM-Flint School of Management

09/10/2026

Catch Tamara Emerson, a 2026 alumna of our marketing program, in "Best in Class." This web series is available on Xfinity's Instagram and TikTok pages. See The Michigan Times article below for details.

Content creator and University of Michigan-Flint alum Tamara Emerson is competing for a $100,000 Xfinity brand deal on the show “Best in Class”.

🔗 Read our full coverage using the link https://mtimes.org/2026/09/09/um-flint-alum-tamara-emerson-competes-for-100000-xfinity-brand-deal/

09/10/2026

Imagine that your new boss is from a culture you know nothing about. How would you adapt? Could you?

Gain the cultural intelligence you need to build strong relationships with any colleagues. Attend our event with expert Raquel Adam Pimentel of Culture Code LLC. We call it How to Thrive in Multicultural Environments.

This event will take place on Sept. 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the School of Management. Register now at go.umflint.edu/team-communication.

09/08/2026

Almost 50 people attended Networking 101 on Sept. 3, and it's little wonder why. Their futures may depend on this critical skill.

Visitors learned how the best job leads come from peers in your network. The larger your network, the more job offers, recommendations and referrals you could gain.

Discover what you stand to gain at one of our upcoming events. Visit events.umflint.edu/som for details.

📷: Bella Maria Bupp - BMB LLC

09/05/2026

It's often said that your network is your net worth. So, we supported students with Networking 101.

This after-work event was possible thanks to Flint & Genesee Education & Talent and our generous supporters. Thank you!

09/01/2026

This month at the University of Michigan-Flint School of Management ...

School Events:

• Networking 101 on September 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Virtual Career Panel on September 15, from noon to 1 p.m.
• Welcome Back Party on September 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• How to Thrive on Multicultural Teams on September 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Visit events.umflint.edu/som for details.

Club Meetings:

• Society for Human Resources Management: Sept. 8, from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Contact: Brian Blume at [email protected]

• Beta Alpha Psi: Sept. 9 and 23 at 6 p.m.
Contact: Autumn Zheng at [email protected]

For details, visit intranet.umflint.edu/som.

08/31/2026

A Fortune 500 chief marketing officer visited the University of Michigan-Flint on Tuesday. That's when Andrea Brimmer of Ally Financial served as keynote speaker at the 3rd Business Summit.

Brimmer spoke to more than 100 attendees about her experiences with:

• Brand innovation
• Corporate social responsibility
• The 50/50 Sports Media Pledge

Visit go.umflint.edu/brimmer for additional photos, students' reactions and more. Then, register for future events like this at events.umflint.edu/som.

Funding for the third-annual Business Summit came from UM-Flint’s Critical Issues Forum. The university is grateful to the late Frances Willson Thompson for creating this fund. Its purpose is to create an ongoing community dialogue for the exchange of ideas.

Photo credit: Bella Maria Bupp - BMB LLC

08/30/2026

Your day is FULL. That's why we're hosting Plante Moran at night. Discover this top employer Oct. 1. go.umflint.edu/pm

08/21/2026

Enjoy pro golf, an outdoor concert and fellowship with alumni on Aug. 29.

2026 The Ally Challenge
Saturday, August 29th

Be part of the golf gallery at The Ally Challenge on Saturday, August 29th at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club, Grand Blanc. You will have all day access along with enjoying the Keith Urban concert in the evening.

Relax in the private TENT with other U-M alums and friends, located on the 18th green, with 2 drink tickets per person and hors d'oeuvres being served from 3 PM to 5 PM.

This opportunity will allow you to part of three great experiences - pro golf, Keith Urban, and aMaizing fans.

Tickets are going fast so don't wait to purchase yours!

See Link in Comments To Learn More About and Register for The Ally Challenge!

08/20/2026

Did you move to be near a new school? If so, you may have lost touch with your own.

Don't forget your roots as you continue branching out. Update your contact info now at go.umflint.edu/StayInTouch.

08/16/2026

Meet new people, gain new skills and discover careers. And that's just Week 4 at the School of Management. https://mailchi.mp/umich.edu/events-26-09