Tag Archives: Alumni
UM-Flint students take the stage for 'Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time'
A teenage math whiz is wrongfully accused of killing a neighbor's dog, setting a plot in motion that challenges his social skills and uncovers secrets of his family's past. Audiences were treated to this intrigue and more as they came to see, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time," Feb. 17-19 and[…]
UM-Flint to partner with community businesses during Giving Blueday 2023
For Shbeib Debaja, the importance of the University of Michigan-Flint club baseball team is measured in more than batting averages and stolen bases. He sees his experience with the UM-Flint club as something that will stick with him for a lifetime. "We came up with a phrase that holds true in life even more so[…]
UM-Flint health care administration alum making a difference at Ascension Genesys Hospital
Well-trained doctors, nurses and other health care providers are essential in allowing individuals and communities to thrive. But, there are also many other vital health care employees behind the scenes, ensuring that clinicians can give the best care possible. Garrett Knickerbocker, a 2018 and 2020 University of Michigan-Flint graduate from Frankenmuth with a bachelor's degree[…]
UM-Flint communication alums share advice, work experiences with soon-to-be grads
With fall commencement drawing near, graduating students have many things on their minds, including weighing the options for graduate programs or their imminent entries into the workforce. Fortunately, students enrolled in the University of Michigan-Flint's Communication 426 course are now more prepared to take their next steps, regardless of the path they chose, thanks to[…]
UM-Flint alumni, students recognized in Flint & Genesee Group's "40 under 40"
"Leaders and Best" are more than words from the Michigan fight song – it is a philosophy that the University of Michigan-Flint community embodies every day. The university's commitment to that philosophy is evidenced in the Flint & Genesee Group's first "40 Under 40" list, which spotlights young professionals leading the way in shaping the[…]
Father and sons thrive in UM-Flint nurse anesthesia program
When Grand Rapids nurse Andy Cooper decided to return to college to pursue a graduate degree in nurse anesthesia practice at the University of Michigan-Flint, he knew he was starting the path to a fulfilling career. What he didn't know at the time was that he was also starting a family tradition. Andy Cooper, a[…]
Summer Vocal Music Academy returns to UM-Flint
The University of Michigan-Flint Summer Vocal Academy of Music returned to the downtown campus beginning July 11, continuing to offer instruction in music with an emphasis on choral and solo singing. Students in grades seven through 12 work with experienced music instructors in an effort to grow musically and artistically. Students are immersed in music[…]
Fares Siddig: From Sudan, to UM-Flint, to the National Institutes of Health
Fares Siddig entered college knowing he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, he just wasn't quite sure how to get there. Through the mentorship of professors and fellow students at the University of Michigan's Flint and Ann Arbor campuses, the 2022 UM-Flint health sciences graduate found both a path forward and a passion for[…]
Alumni Spotlight: Nicole-Kristine Smith
Nicole-Kristine Smith, a 2022 Biology graduate, is headed to the Yale School of Public Health to pursue a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences. At UM-Flint, Nicole discovered a passion for public health and climate change—making this next step an opportunity to change the world. Nicole's experience with UM-Flint began when she was[…]
How Stacey Guigear brings her UM-Flint experience to the classroom
Stacey Guigear, a 2014 University of Michigan-Flint history graduate and social studies teacher at Swartz Creek Middle School, is getting ready to teach her seventh graders about Buddhism. Her students are in for quite the immersive experience. In her time at UM-Flint, Guigear participated in the Wyatt Travel Expedition. The Wyatt Travel Expedition allows for[…]