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UM-Flint Chemistry Club earns ACS Outstanding Chapter Award for 12th time

The Demo Squad, a community outreach program run by UM-Flint’s Chemistry Club, demonstrates explosive chemical reactions at Super Science Friday 2025.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Chemistry Club, a student chapter of the American Chemical Society, has been recognized with an Outstanding Chapter Award for the 12th time in 24 years. The repeat honor highlights the organization's sustained excellence among ACS student chapters across the country. The award places UM-Flint's chapter among the top 5% of more[…]

UM-Flint professors awarded $300K NSF grant for implementing cloud-based AI labs

Two computer science professors at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology have secured a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to broaden student access to cybersecurity education. The two-year grant will enable Suleyman Uludag and Halil Bisgin to expand on their work converting peer-reviewed research papers on artificial intelligence usage in cybersecurity into[…]

UM-Flint's online bachelor's in data science ranked No. 3 by TechGuide

Cam McLeman, director of the College of Innovation & Technology’s Math and Natural Sciences division, speaks at UM-Flint’s Data Science Day event in 2024.

TechGuide.org has recognized the University of Michigan-Flint's online bachelor's degree in data science as the No. 3 program of its kind in the nation.  According to its website, TechGuide "provides actionable information to help readers make data-driven decisions on the best tech-related educational and career opportunities. We work with some of the world's best universities[…]

UM-Flint student veteran discovers geographic information systems, earns national recognition

Marine Corps veteran Christopher Mayes was chosen as one of 60 student assistants nationwide for the Esri User Conference in San Diego.

Sometimes life pulls you off one path and points you toward another. That's exactly what happened to one student veteran who discovered geographic information systems, known commonly as GIS, through the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology. Christopher Mayes of Auburn Hills, Michigan, served his country for four years as a motor transport[…]

UM-Flint earns various accolades from U.S. News & World Report

UM-Flint appears four times in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges rankings.

Today, the U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings. The University of Michigan-Flint appeared on four of the guide's lists, including "Undergraduate Computer Science Programs," "Undergraduate Engineering Programs," "Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs," "Best Undergraduate Business Programs" and "Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs." "We are once again honored to see[…]

Amazon Web Services provides UM-Flint students with university-first cloud computing certification

Students at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology can now receive certification from Amazon Web Services by completing a popular cloud computing course. This marks the first time CIT has integrated an AWS certification into its curriculum, highlighting a significant step forward in the college's collaboration with the world's leading cloud services[…]

Learn more about studying smart manufacturing and automation at UM-Flint

The University of Michigan-Flint offers students hands-on opportunities, such as in the Murchie Science Building robotics laboratory.

A passion for computing and technology doesn't have to mean working in Silicon Valley or coding in a coffee shop. In an increasingly data-driven world, technological competencies could make job-seekers an asset in nearly every sector of manufacturing and industry. Imagine using artificial intelligence to scan for faulty welds in critical equipment, increasing safety and[…]

UM-Flint professor explores e-bike infrastructure and safety as part of NSF-funded team

Growing e-bike popularity is causing municipalities to rethink bicycle lane considerations and better understand how to incorporate the vehicles into roadway infrastructure.

A University of Michigan-Flint professor is helping lead a new research initiative to make U.S. cities safer and more accessible for cyclists and the rapidly growing number of e-bike riders. Greg Rybarczyk, associate professor of geography and a fellow at the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, is co-principal investigator on a $610,000 National[…]