UM-Flint School of Management

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

08/06/2026

Hear what Rebecca Pettengill, '97, '05M, has to say about her MBA experience. She was recently a guest on the Victors in Grad School podcast.

Pettengill is a manager of corporate and foundation relations at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Her MBA helped her relate to corporate executives, understand their goals and more.

It is worth noting that Pettengill would not struggle with the GMAT today. It is no longer a requirement for the MBA program.

Are you thinking about grad school, just starting out, or already on the journey? This week on the University of Michigan-Flint Graduate Programs Victors in Grad School , Rebecca Pettengill joins Christopher Lewis, Ed.D to share her inspiring path from undergraduate studies to earning her MBA, and the lessons she learned along the way.

Key themes and takeaways from the episode:

Choosing the Right Path: Rebecca Pettingill discusses why she switched from a public administration bachelor's to a business master's to broaden her career opportunities and skillset.

Overcoming Challenges: From preparing for the GMAT after years away from math, to balancing work, school, and family, Rebecca Pettengill highlights the importance of persistence and using support networks like study groups.

Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt: The conversation covers real struggles with self-confidence and how relying on the strengths of diverse team members can lead to unexpected success.

Building Relationships: The value of nurturing relationships with peers and faculty—and how those connections play a vital role long after graduation.

Lifelong Learning: Rebecca Pettengill emphasizes how pursuing graduate education, at any age, can open doors to new opportunities and growth.

If you’re interested in tips on balancing responsibilities, growth, resilience, or are curious about the real-life experiences of grad school alumni, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

🔗 Listen now: https://blogs.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/2026/08/03/navigating-grad-school-rebecca-pettingill-on-balance-growth-and-resilience/

08/02/2026

It pays to have the right connections. Discover how at Networking 101 on Sept. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the School of Management.

Attendees will leave with confidence ahead of the Oct. 27 Career Fair. Those enrolled at SOM will also earn five CDR points.

For details, visit https://mailchi.mp/umich.edu/networking-26-09.