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Bujak's UM-Flint experiences led him to U-M Law School

Joseph Bujak's experiences at UM-Flint prepared him to excel at U-M Law School.

Joseph Bujak knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in public service. At 17, he began an internship at the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac, which he has continued throughout his studies at the University of Michigan-Flint. Recently graduating with a double major in political science and history,[…]

UM-Flint grad beats the odds – and opinions – to graduate with honors

Elizabeth Ashley, a recent UM-Flint elementary education graduate, will use her UM-Flint degree to help students overcome the struggles she experienced before college.

"I often say that you're going to either walk these kids into success, or you're going to walk them into prison — they don't get to either place on their own," said Elizabeth Ashley, a recent University of Michigan-Flint graduate with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and Maize & Blue Scholar. And Ashley should[…]

UM-Flint grad Culinski awarded 2024 Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation

Thanks to her extensive research experience as an undergraduate, the National Science Foundation has awarded Taylor Culinski a Graduate Research Fellowship.

Taylor Culinski wasted no time stacking up accomplishments so early in her academic and professional careers. The April 2024 graduate, who majored in psychology, was part of the University of Michigan-Flint's Honors program and Urban Institute of Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice. She immersed herself in research that delves into the resources and support available[…]

UM-Flint's Albin overcomes traumatic brain injury to earn Maize & Blue Scholar Award

Eleven days before Nicole Albin, a senior University of Michigan-Flint elementary education major, was set to graduate from Chesaning Union High School, she was involved in a severe car accident. She sustained a traumatic brain injury, among other life-threatening injuries. Albin had previously been accepted to Wayne State University, had merit scholarships lined up, and[…]

UM-Flint's Officer Friendly Day promotes positive interactions between autistic people and law enforcement, May 4

Staff, student volunteers, and law enforcement officers who took part in Officer Friendly Day 2023.

Free food, police vehicle tours, story time with officers and the opportunity to build an understanding community between individuals with autism, their families, and law enforcement – not a bad way to spend a Saturday.   Now in its third year, Officer Friendly Day will offer local law enforcement officers yet another opportunity to enhance their[…]

UM-Flint earns accolades from US News & World Report

A pair of UM-Flint graduate programs were recognized by U.S. News & World Report's “2024 Best Graduate School” rankings.

The University of Michigan-Flint has earned a pair of honors via the new U.S. News & World Report "2024 Best Graduate School" rankings. Making the lists were the School of Management's part-time MBA program and the College of Arts, Sciences & Education was named one of the country's best education schools. "This recognition of our[…]