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NO TRICKS, JUST TOGETHERNESS (Inclusive Halloween photo gallery)
Now in its fifth year, Inclusive Halloween at UM-Flint continues to be one of the university's most beloved community traditions. Designed as a welcoming celebration for children and adults with special needs, their friends, families and allies, this year's event once again filled the Riverfront Conference Center with excitement. More than 1,200 guests enjoyed an evening of accessible[…]
UM-Flint psychology interns develop creative tools to help kids at Camp Hope
In 2025, eight UM-Flint psychology students interned for Camp Hope, a grief camp for children located near Frankenmuth, MI.
Fennell joins UM-Flint as director of exercise science program
Curt Fennell, associate professor of exercise science, has been named director of the exercise science program in the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint, bringing years of experience as both an educator and researcher to the campus. Fennell began his administrative role with the university remotely in June before[…]
Campus and community invited to UM-Flint Veterans Day programming, Nov. 11
The University of Michigan-Flint will honor U.S. service members with a campus tradition that has endured for a quarter century. The 25th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at the downtown campus. All members of the UM-Flint and broader communities are invited to take part in the day that honors the[…]
UM-Flint professors awarded $300K NSF grant for implementing cloud-based AI labs
Two computer science professors at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology have secured a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to broaden student access to cybersecurity education. The two-year grant will enable Suleyman Uludag and Halil Bisgin to expand on their work converting peer-reviewed research papers on artificial intelligence usage in cybersecurity into[…]
UM-Flint library receives $600K gift from estate of retired librarian, Dorothy Gae Davis
In an institution as large and complex as a university campus, it can be easy to forget that the fundamental components of the varied departments, resources and programs are people. These dedicated individuals carve out their own lives and identities while supporting the university's mission and working toward the common good of educating students. Each[…]
Get to know the Division of Student Affairs at UM-Flint (2025-26 academic year)
Student life is a central part of the UM-Flint experience, and DSA provides services, programs and opportunities that support students throughout their time on campus. With more than 100 student clubs and organizations, as well as resources ranging from counseling and wellness services to leadership development and community-building programs, DSA works to ensure students have[…]
Worline joins UM-Flint as a Jack W. Thompson, M.D. Distinguished Visiting Professor
Monica Worline, an organizational psychologist and faculty director of the University of Michigan's Center for Positive Organizations, has joined UM-Flint for the 2025-26 academic year as a Jack W. Thompson, M.D. Distinguished Visiting Professor. Worline's work focuses on cultivating more courageous thinking, compassionate leadership and forms of organizing that bring people's best work to life.[…]
UM-Flint celebrates 11 years as a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly School
The University of Michigan-Flint has once again been recognized for its longstanding commitment to supporting student veterans. For the 11th consecutive year, the university has earned the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency's prestigious Gold-Level Veteran Friendly School designation, highlighting UM-Flint's legacy of fostering an environment where student veterans can thrive through dedicated resources and community-building. "Gold[…]
HOME SWEET HOME(COMING) (watch party photo gallery)
A street party in front of the Flint Institute of Music's Capitol Theatre with food, drinks, inflatables, and family-friendly fun occurred Oct. 4 as part of the University of Michigan-Flint's Wolverine Homecoming festivities. The celebration began a few hours before kickoff on 2nd St. in front of the FIM Capitol Theatre with music, food trucks,[…]