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Former UM-Flint theatre/communications major boasts decades of entrepreneurial success
Founder and owner of Cafe Rhema Joshua Spencer shares how his studies in communications and theatre at UM-Flint set the stage for his entrepreneurial success.
Spring 2024 UM-Flint Maize & Blue Scholar: Natanee Bruce
Learn more about Maize & Blue Scholar Natanee Bruce, an elementary education major who is the first in her family to graduate from college.
UM-Flint to host Michigan High School Esports 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
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[…]
Surge in federal grant funding in CIT demonstrates strategic planning in action
Jill Jividen, senior director of research development of OVPR-Ann Arbor, presented at a recent UM-Flint grant workshop.
UM-Flint earns accolades from US News & World Report
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
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)
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
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[…]
UM-Flint faculty to present innovative ideas at April 19 networking event
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." — Benjamin Franklin From the lips of a Founding Father to the ears of a half dozen University of Michigan-Flint faculty members each year, so goes the process of being a fellow within the Michigan Wolverine Innovation Network. MWIN[…]