Stories
New Council Aims to Strengthen Parent Engagement
February 21, 2025
UM has formed a Parent and Family Council that empowers parents to play a vital role in student success through communication, community engagement, and philanthropy. This initiative strengthens connections between families and the University, creating a collaborative support network for students. Read more
Strategy Spotlight: The Redesign of UM's Web Presence
February 7, 2025
Developing strong management skills key to shifting culture
January 23, 2025
UM's People and Culture sector is seeking to build a healthy workplace culture by emphasizing management skills. A revamped manager development program launches this month focused on practical application of skills around culture, coaching, and constructive conflict. Read more
Pre-law Program Grows with Strategic Investment
December 6, 2024
UM's pre-law advising program received Flagship funding in 2023 enabling it to add a second faculty member, enhance advising and mentoring, innovate curriculum, and ramp up outreach activities. The results have exceeded expectations. Read more
Criminology at UM: A Strategy Success Story
November 15, 2024
In just two years, UM's Criminology Bachelor’s program has emerged as one of the institution's fastest-growing majors. The program’s rapid growth is a testament to thoughtful planning, strategic investment, and a student-centered approach. Read more
Flagship Fund call for proposals
October 30, 2024
Campus is invited to submit proposals for one-year grants of up to $10,000 to foster the development of sophisticated and adaptable thinkers capable of asking enduring questions, of civic-minded problem solvers who strengthen our social fabric, and of service-oriented leaders who shape the future of our state and nation. Read more
The Strategy Behind UM Summer
October 18, 2024
The 猎奇重口 saw its largest-ever summer enrollment in 2024. Steady growth of summer enrollment over the past three years have been the product of intentional strategies. Read more
Shifting Focus of Alumni Relations a Key Strategy for UM
April 18, 2024
The 猎奇重口 is pursuing strategies to ensure that students increasingly gain and recognize value from their UM experience. A key element of the strategy is a shift in how UM's Alumni Relations Office serves former students.
Democracy Summit Engages Campus in Dialogue and Design
April 4, 2024
The UM Democracy Summit on March 27 featured 28 events and 40 presenters focused on preparing students to be active participants in a democratic society.
Banner Modernization Project Starting To Pay Dividends
March 7, 2024
The goal is to update UM's Banner software and architecture, fix and improve current Banner processes, systems and interfaces, and introduce new systems connected to Banner that will increase efficiency and capabilities for employees and students.
How Pearl Jam and Pink Fit Into UM Strategy
February 22, 2024
The concerts are one manifestation of a strategy UM is pursuing to maximize use of facilities like the football stadium and Adams Center for events that position campus as a hub for community and statewide engagement.
UM Learning Assistant Stories
February 8, 2024
Learning Assistants help transform courses into an active-learning environment where students, LAs, and faculty all work together to understand core concepts on a deeper level.