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Let's Go … 'Brr?' (Ice carving photo gallery)
While the weather outside may have been frightful, with its cold and damp wintery mix, the day still managed to have a certain warmth as The Office of the Dean of Students hosted its Maize & Blue Winter Days Kickoff on Jan. 6. The event featured free snacks and hot beverages – there's the warmth[…]
Curating Success (Master of Public Administration alumni video)
Meet Malcolm Cottle, curator of collections at the Sloan Museum of Discovery and a 2022 UM-Flint MPA graduate. With a decade of experience in museum work, Cottle came to the university to strengthen his leadership and nonprofit management skills. That journey led him from graduate study at our downtown campus to the classroom, where he[…]
UM-Flint to welcome students back with Winter Maize & Blue Days and MLK Day of Service
University of Michigan-Flint students will kick off the winter 2026 semester with Winter Maize & Blue Days, a series of events designed to help new and returning Wolverines reconnect with campus, explore resources and have fun together in the first weeks of classes. Maize & Blue Days is the university's official welcome program each semester[…]
KARTS, COMBOS and COMEBACKS (Esports photo gallery)
UM-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology partnered with the Michigan High School Esports Federation to host the fall 2025 state finals, Dec. 13, at the university's Murchie Science Building. More than 120 teams and 350 players from 70-plus schools throughout the state participated, with 11 champions crowned in games that included Rocket League, Marvel Rivals,[…]
Maize and Blue Scholar honors mother's legacy, inspires community care at UM-Flint
Adeline Walker's journey through the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing is a testament to how life-changing education, resilient community support, and hands-on experience can shape not only an individual but an entire region. Walker, a 2025 UM-Flint graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and recipient of the university's Maize and Blue Scholar[…]
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[…]
WE LIKE COOL CAPS AND WE CANNOT LIE (Fall 2025 graduation cap photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies, Dec. 14, at the Dort Financial Center, were equal parts celebration and self-expression. Nowhere was that more evident than atop the graduates' caps. From thoughtful reflections to playful nods like the beloved Wolverbear, each design told a personal story. Together, they offered a creative and fitting way to[…]
A BIG A-CAP-LISHMENT (Fall 2025 commencement photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint celebrated its summer and fall graduates during the Fall 2025 Commencement, Dec. 14, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint. More than 1,000 students were eligible to participate. The day featured undergraduate and graduate students from the university's five schools and colleges. The event marked the return of UM-Flint to "The[…]
Graduates reflect on the transformative power of the UM-Flint community during Fall 2025 Commencement
Angela Diemer never expected to attend college, much less be selected to speak for her graduating class. Speaking to a crowd of 4,000 at the Dort Financial Center on Dec. 14, Diemer shared the uncertainty that accompanied her early efforts to obtain a higher degree. "I didn't fully understand what college was when I was[…]
UM-Flint's Bell earns Maize and Blue Award after 24-year journey to obtain degree
Aneta Bell worked in the dental industry for over 20 years before returning to college and pursuing her degree in psychology.