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  • Sia Hayes, a female athlete wearing a blue and yellow racing suit with the letter "M" is running on a wooded path, smiling and looking ahead.

    UM-Flint DPT student Sia Hayes to compete in World Triathlon Championshi…

    September 25, 2026
  • A smiling woman in a white lab coat stands in front of a brick building with the sign "William S. White Building." She has long brown hair and is wearing a blue shirt underneath her lab coat.

    UM-Flint alumna builds on physical therapy career through PA program…

    August 26, 2026
  • A group of six people standing together in an office setting, with a sign in the background that reads "OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR."

    Ukrainian delegation visits UM-Flint to strengthen occupational therapy …

    June 9, 2026
  • University building exterior with icons representing education, community support, handshake, Michigan state, and family care.

    UM-Flint launches innovative School Social Work pathway in MSW program…

    May 21, 2026
  • A laptop displaying patient health data and a stethoscope on a table outside a modern hospital building.

    UM-Flint Health Informatics and Information Management program graduates…

    May 20, 2026
  • Man in a dark checkered polo shirt leaning on a railing inside a building with large windows and trees visible outside.

    UM-Flint's Womack recognized as community contributor of the year for ad…

    May 5, 2026
  • Three people standing outside the William S. White Building on a sunny day with a blue sky and scattered clouds.

    Trio of College of Health Sciences graduates earn UM-Flint's top academi…

    May 3, 2026
  • A person with long black hair wearing a floral blouse is positioned in the foreground, while two medical professionals in scrubs are performing surgery in the background.

    UM-Flint nurse anesthetist leader advocating for affordability reform in…

    January 20, 2026
  • A circular portrait of a person wearing a black and orange striped sweater, with a snowy campus background.

    Commitment to service earns student UM-Flint's Maize & Blue Scholar …

    December 9, 2025
  • A caregiver and a child are playing on a gray rug with colorful toys scattered around them.

    UM-Flint to lead collaborative new moms program expanding pediatric care…

    November 18, 2025

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  1. Sia Hayes, a female athlete wearing a blue and yellow racing suit with the letter "M" is running on a wooded path, smiling and looking ahead.

    UM-Flint DPT student Sia Hayes to compete in World Triathlon Championships

  2. A book titled "Exploring Mid-Michigan" with a photo of a woman smiling in a barn surrounded by cows.

    "Exploring Mid-Michigan" book launch set for Oct. 1 at UM-Flint

  3. A grid of 14 professional headshots of diverse individuals, each with a colorful background.

    UM-Flint students, alumni and staff recognized in Flint & Genesee Group's '40 Under 40'

  4. A group of students in a study area, three men engaged with a tablet, while three women sit nearby, all wearing university apparel.

    The climb continues: UM-Flint posts fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth

  5. Two young women are sitting at a round table, focused on a laptop. One has a pink water bottle and a light pink laptop sleeve, while the other has a black laptop with a leopard print design.

    UM-Flint recognized for commitment to first-generation students

  6. Attendees explore emergency and service vehicles during the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety Touch-a-Truck event.

    Big trucks. Big smiles. One great afternoon. (Touch-A-Truck photo gallery)

  7. A group of three women are engaged in conversation at a career fair. One woman in a white sweater holds a flyer while another in a black blazer listens. A third woman in a yellow top gestures with her hands while speaking.

    Dozens of employers to recruit students at UM-Flint Career Fair Oct. 27

  8. A scene from a theatrical performance featuring five actors. A man in a trench coat stands to the left, while four women in vintage clothing interact with him, expressing excitement. A vintage table with a green object is visible in the background.

    Students in the Spotlight (Flint Rep collab video story)

  9. A classroom with several empty desks and chairs arranged in rows, a whiteboard and shelves in the background.

    UM-Flint joint research tackles chronic K-12 absenteeism 

  10. Elevated View of a parking lot filled with emergency vehicles and trucks

    Big trucks. Bigger fun. Touch-A-Truck returns to UM-Flint, Sept. 19

  1. A young woman in a gray t-shirt and black shorts is preparing to hit a volleyball outside a building labeled "Recreation Center."

    UM-Flint launches athletics program with $5M grant from Mott Foundation

  2. A woman adjusts a virtual reality headset on another woman seated at a table, while a man observes.

    UM-Flint course blends special education, math teaching methods

  3. A police officer in a black uniform talks to a young person holding a basketball in a residential area.

    Research partnership reimagines public safety at UM-Flint

  4. Entrance to the University Pavilion featuring a sign that reads "UNIVERSITY PAVILION," colorful hanging lanterns, and informational displays about UM-Flint and the city of Flint.

    UM-Flint exhibition examines the university's role in Flint's urban renewal era

  5. A large group of people wearing yellow shirts and blue backpacks walking together on a tiled outdoor area.

    University of Michigan-Flint welcomes students with familiar favorites and new traditions

  6. A professor and a student stand on either side of a research poster displayed on an easel at a conference. The poster displays charts, diagrams, and molecular illustrations related to bacterial antibiotic sensitivity research. The student on the right raises one arm and smiles broadly, while the professor on the left stands with arms crossed, smiling.

    This award-winning UM-Flint microbiology student is heading to Cornell

  7. A young man in a white polo shirt holds a scholarship award certificate, standing next to a man in a blue suit and bow tie. They are smiling in a classroom setting with a blue and yellow "M" logo in the background.

    UM-Flint awards inaugural Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship to Chavonte Boyd

  8. A group of eight people, some wearing traditional masks, pose together in a room. A man sits in the center, while others stand around him, holding masks to their faces.

    UM-Flint's Design Thinking in Japan course inspires students, faculty to see things through new lenses

  9. Interior of the James C. Renick University Center featuring a large yellow wall with the text "HAIL TO THE VICTORS" and a blue seating area with patterned cushions.

    Career services teams from UM-Flint, UM-Dearborn strengthen partnership at first joint retreat

  10. Image of an article from The Michigan Times featuring a headline about Flint artist Jonate, with a photo of him smiling and wearing a black puffer jacket and tie.

    Inside the relaunch of UM-Flint's Michigan Times student newspaper