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LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT (Diwali Celebration photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's Indian Student Association hosted its annual Diwali Celebration, Nov. 14, in honor of the Hindu festival of lights. The festival symbolizes the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival[…]
UM-Flint alum McCoy named 2024-25 Flint Artist in Residence
McCoy will work with UM-Flint faculty, students and Riverbank Arts to create a body of work as the 2024-25 Flint Artist in Residence.
UM-Flint names seven students as Maize and Blue Scholars
The University of Michigan-Flint has announced the summer and fall 2024 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[…]
UM-Flint DPS receives $935K in grant funding for community development
Many know the University of Michigan-Flint's Department of Public Safety for offering services like Safe Ride, being visible at many campus events, and patrolling the streets of downtown Flint, thereby ensuring the safety of the campus community. However, this is only a portion of the work DPS does, as much of its work benefits the[…]
UM-Flint men's club hockey joins ACHA Division I
The University of Michigan-Flint men's club hockey team announced its promotion to the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I beginning with the 2025-26 season, marking a significant milestone in the program's history. According to head coach Nick Karstens, the move to the DI ranks reflects the team's commitment to excellence, dedication, and strong support from[…]
Living on a Lighted Stage (Theatre alum video)
UM-Flint alums Danielle Verkennes, '15, and Natalie Sevick, '11, recently returned to campus to assist with lighting and sound design for the first theatrical production of the 2024-25 season, "Exit, Pursued By a Bear." Here, the pair discuss their chosen vocations and what working behind the scenes means to themselves and the audiences who view[…]
UM-Flint to host pair of Trans Awareness Week events, Nov. 13 & 20
Callum Carr presents at last years Trans Day of Remembrance event.
UM-Flint Theatre's production of 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear' explores trauma and liberation through a darkly humorous lens
The first production of UM-Flint's 2024-25 theatre season features a smart, dark comedy about revenge. Runs through Nov 17th!
UM-Flint's Thompson Library celebrates 30 years
The Frances Willson Thompson Library at the University of Michigan-Flint has been a campus mainstay since its grand opening in 1994. For three decades, students have prepared for finals, written papers, conducted research, found support services and made lifelong connections within its friendly confines. To celebrate those occasions – and many more – the Thompson[…]
HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED (Veterans Day Photo Gallery)
UM-Flint honored the lives and legacies of U.S. service members at its 24th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony, Nov. 11, as the campus community recognized the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's veterans. After breakfast in the Harding Mott University Center Michigan Rooms, Lt. Col. Derrick Britton of the U.S. Air Force and Michigan Air National Guard keynoted the[…]