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UM-Flint's Tonietto part of $1.7M study on the impact of native plant lawns

Research assistant Emily Woodworth (left) and principal investigator Becky Barak (right) evaluate plant establishment in the experimental plantings at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Photo by Liz Anna Kozik.

The U.S. National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation have announced a $1.76 million grant to Rebecca Tonietto, associate professor of biology at the University of Michigan-Flint, and her collaborators, to study the effects of converting turfgrass lawns into native plant species. The project, titled "Conservation potential of converting urban turf lawns[…]

UM-Flint to celebrate past, present and future during Wolverine Homecoming 2024

UM-Flint will host events, such as last year’s Candyland Dance, for the entire campus community during Wolverine Homecoming 2024, which takes place Sept. 9-14.

Two is company … three's a crowd … then four must be a party. With that in mind, the University of Michigan-Flint will host its fourth annual Wolverine Homecoming with events that harken back to the university's oldest traditions while promising a vibrant future. Programming will take place Sept. 9-14 with dedicated events for alumni,[…]

UM-Flint will welcome back students with returning traditions, new events

Students living on campus will move in Aug. 25 before taking part in a full slate of programming dedicated to welcoming the UM-Flint community to the new academic year.

What is the best part of fall? Many would say the return of football season, others love the changing leaves, while some look forward to sweater weather and apple cider. These hallmarks of the changing seasons will all be ushered in by the start of the 2024-25 academic year at the University of Michigan-Flint. Programming[…]

UM-Flint professor's new venture looks to spur state's tech advancement and fuel student career growth

The College of Innovation & Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint has announced that Professor of Practice Edward Kim has launched Side Door Ventures–Michigan, a new venture fund aimed at driving technological advancement and economic growth in the state. Anchored by a $9.8 million commitment from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the $20 million SDV-MI[…]

Five reasons to pursue your RN to BSN with UM-Flint's School of Nursing

Pursue a BSN degree at UM-Flint to access new health care career opportunities.

The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing offers a combination of academic rigor, practical skills and experiential learning, making it an excellent choice for registered nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Here are five reasons to pursue a BSN degree at UM-Flint: Comprehensive education enhances skills and knowledge UM-Flint's BSN program is designed[…]

COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY (Department of Public Safety video)

In 2018, UM-Flint's Department of Public Safety was the first college/university police department in the state to become accredited by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. The recognition speaks to the department's ongoing voluntary pursuit of achieving the highest standards in law enforcement and community service. Learn more about what being accredited by MLEAC means[…]