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UM-Flint student veteran brings military discipline to Michigan's tech sector

Dallas Watkins, an Air Force veteran, is now making a difference on the state of Michigan's IT Strategy Council after earning an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence from UM-Flint.

It all started with a handheld, electronic game of "20 Questions." That's what sparked Dallas Watkins's lifelong fascination with technology. The toy used a basic artificial intelligence decision tree, and while the young Watkins didn't realize it as a child, his experience put him on a path that would place him at the center of[…]

Student finds free tuition, academic exploration at UM-Flint after layoff

Zach Thomas turned a career layoff into a journey of academic exploration with UM-Flint.

Many people return to school with the intention of starting over, searching for more or just looking for a new direction. But for some, with the right guidance, that career reboot can take them further than they ever thought possible. Take Zach Thomas of Sterling Heights, for example, whose enrollment at the University of Michigan-Flint's[…]

FULL THROTTLE FUTURES (Motorsports event photo gallery)

The UM-Flint College of Innovation and Technology hosted Motorsports Is More Than Entertainment, Feb. 17, an initiative that uses motorsports engineering, data science and real-world racing applications to inspire middle and high school students to pursue STEM careers. Organized by E. Shirl Donaldson, assistant professor of engineering, attendees explored interactive racing simulations, viewed a race car[…]

UM-Flint's online bachelor's in data science ranked No. 5 by TechGuide

TechGuide.org has recognized the University of Michigan-Flint's online bachelor's degree in data science as the No. 5 program of its kind in the nation.  According to its website, TechGuide "helps students and professionals make confident, data-driven decisions about analytics and computer science education and careers. From selecting the right degree program to understanding long-term career[…]

UM-Flint's experiential learning opportunities help students prepare for meaningful careers

Experiential learning is central to a UM-Flint education, serving students across all majors. The design of the Murchie Science Building expansion, pictured here, encourages a seamless blend of lecture and hands-on laboratory work.

​No matter how skilled the instructor, how compelling the lecture or how engrossing the textbook may be, there is no substitute for learning by doing. Taking concepts learned in the classroom and applying them in the real world transforms a concept from the theoretical to the practical, solidifying that knowledge in a learner's mind and[…]

UM-Flint computing programs earn ABET accreditation, reaching gold standard for STEM

The University of Michigan-Flint's computer science and computer information systems programs have earned accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the worldwide standard for engineering and computing program quality. This marks the first time the university's computing programs have received the recognition. The accreditation came with a completely clean report; no deficiencies, weaknesses[…]

UM-Flint names 13 students as Maize and Blue Scholars for fall 2025

The University of Michigan-Flint has announced the fall 2025 Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award recipients. The Maize & Blue Award is the highest academic recognition for undergraduate students during commencement season. It is presented to at most 26 students per year who excel academically and exemplify intellectual maturity and depth, character, talent and service[…]