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Beating the odds: UM-Flint graduate's journey from foster care to commencement

Alizia Hamilton (right) graduated from UM-Flint’s AODC programs in April 2023. Here she is pictured with Roy Barnes, professor emeritus of sociology and former AODC director.

According to the National Foster Youth Institute, less than 5% of youth raised in foster care obtain a college degree. So when Alizia Hamilton, who spent a portion of her adolescence in foster care, earned an associate degree while working and raising her own children, it was cause for celebration. And after taking an extended[…]

UM-Flint to host Michigan High School Esports Spring State Finals, May 4

UM-Flint will again host the Michigan High School Esports Federation Spring State Finals, May 4.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Recreation Center will be turned into the state's largest esports arena, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 4, as the campus will again host the Michigan High School Esports Federation Spring State Finals. The event is the state's largest high school esports event. It promises a day of high-octane competition, showcasing[…]

UM-Flint to host spring commencement ceremonies, April 27-28

UM-Flint’s Spring 2024 Commencement will consist of four ceremonies, taking place April 27-28 at the Riverfront Conference Center.

The University of Michigan-Flint will celebrate its April and August graduates during the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies, April 27-28, at the Riverfront Conference Center. More than 900 students are eligible to participate. Undergraduate and graduate students will be awarded degrees during four ceremonies involving the university's five schools and colleges.  The schedule for commencement is[…]

UM-Flint earns accolades from US News & World Report

A pair of UM-Flint graduate programs were recognized by U.S. News & World Report's “2024 Best Graduate School” rankings.

The University of Michigan-Flint has earned a pair of honors via the new U.S. News & World Report "2024 Best Graduate School" rankings. Making the lists were the School of Management's part-time MBA program and the College of Arts, Sciences & Education was named one of the country's best education schools. "This recognition of our[…]

Five ways service learning improves lives through nursing education

UM-Flint nursing students will provide health care in remote areas of Virginia this month.

For two days in April, a group of University of Michigan-Flint nurse practitioner students, faculty, and alumni will provide health care for residents of a remote area in Virginia. As part of a service learning experience, participants from the School of Nursing will experience life-changing interactions with patients experiencing significant health disparities in the Appalachian[…]

Color our world (Holi photo gallery)

UM-Flint's Holi celebration took place April 3.

Originally slated as part of last week's annual "SpringFling" event, the previously delayed due to weather color throw happened April 3 in recognition of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, love and spring. It is also an invocation for a good spring harvest season. The celebration originated and is predominantly celebrated in India and Nepal[…]

UM-Flint students were 'Leaders and Best' during Giving Blueday 2024

Student organizations took center stage during Giving Blueday 2024, creating new opportunities for donors to support the work being done by learners and doers on campus.

Rather than sitting on the sidelines during Giving Blueday 2024, the University of Michigan-Flint Women's Soccer Club went on the offensive. The team set a lofty goal: raising $1,000 from at least 15 donors. Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of donors, they not only met but exceeded those benchmarks, with $1,245 raised from[…]