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UM-Flint enrollment continues to climb as more than 6,500 students arrive for fall 2024
For the second year in a row, the University of Michigan-Flint has recorded an increase in total fall enrollment as 6,529 students are enrolled at the downtown campus, reflecting a gain of nearly 400 students (+6.51%) from one year ago. The numbers come from UM-Flint's release of its official 10-day count of students used for[…]
UM-Flint students, alums, administrators recognized in Flint & Genesee Group's '40 under 40'
Hail to the Victors! The University of Michigan-Flint prides itself on preparing leaders through academic excellence, student-centeredness and engaged citizenship – attributes that are on full display in the Flint & Genesee Group's 40 Under 40 awards, which features 11 UM-Flint students, alums and administrators. The biannual program "celebrates the region's brightest young talents who[…]
UM-Flint earns variety of accolades from U.S. News & World Report
Today, the U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University of Michigan-Flint appeared on eight of the guide's lists, including "Best National University-Regional," "Top Public School," "Top Performer on Social Mobility," "Undergraduate Business Programs," "Undergraduate Computer Science Programs," "Undergraduate Engineering Program, "Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs," and "Best[…]
KEEP ON TRUCKIN' (Touch-a-Truck 2024 photo gallery)
UM-Flint's Department of Public Safety transformed a portion of the downtown campus into a haven of exploration and excitement for children and families as it hosted the 11th annual Touch-a-Truck event, Sept. 21, in the William S. White Building parking lot. The event provided a day for police cars, fire trucks, and various utility vehicles[…]
END OF SUMMER SPLASH (Photo gallery)
What better way to wrap up summer than by cooling down with some friends? UM-Flint students got together Sept. 20 on the First Street Residence Hall front lawn for outdoor water games and refreshing fun, a way to peer bond and (hopefully) say goodbye to the heat and hello to fall. "The Splash Showdown brought[…]
UM-Flint to host third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4
As the old saying goes: "The third time's a charm." And while Earth may only have one chance, the University of Michigan-Flint's Planet Blue Ambassador program wants you to know that you can still make a difference during its third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4. The PBA program will offer daily events that aim[…]
UM-Flint OT student working to improve the lives of military veterans
With an innovative skillset and mission to serve, Miranda Crummey—an occupational therapy doctorate student from Laingsburg—is making a difference in the lives of veterans. Inspired by her father's military background and the foundational roots of occupational therapy, Crummey combines empathy and expertise to offer veterans a holistic, client-focused path to wellness and recovery. "A lot[…]
AN ENCHANTED NIGHT (Homecoming dance 2024 photo gallery)
Step into the magic of a special night on campus. From twinkling lights to mystical vibes, the Sept. 12 Enchanted Forest Homecoming Dance seemed like a dream come to life as our students filled the night with energy and enthusiasm. With fist-pumping dances, smiles and laughter, those who came together created memories that will undoubtedly[…]
UM-Flint nursing professors secure $1.5M grant to expand assault survivor care program in rural Michigan
The impact and implications of the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program will continue to reverberate throughout the region, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program, also known as SANE, trains nurses to provide high-quality, compassionate care to survivors of[…]
UM-Flint names Timothy E. Bates professor of practice at College of Innovation & Technology
The University of Michigan-Flint has named Timothy E. Bates as a professor of practice in the College of Innovation & Technology. Bates, an African American visionary with a storied career that spans several decades in the tech industry, brings a wealth of experience and a track record of transformative leadership to the role. Raised in[…]