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UM-Flint Physician Assistant program earns Accreditation-Continued from ARC-PA
The University of Michigan-Flint has announced that its Master of Science in Physician Assistant program has received Accreditation-Continued status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. "This recognition represents a significant milestone and reaffirms the program's commitment to delivering high-quality education, clinical excellence, and preparing the next generation of health care[…]
BACK IN SESSION (First day of fall class photo gallery)
Yesterday, Aug. 25, marked the first day of the fall 2025 semester and our campus was alive with energy, excitement and possibility. From new faces to old friends, the day began another chapter filled with growth, learning and hopefully a few unforgettable experiences! As we take a look, let's also remember to Hail these Victors[…]
Inside the squared circle: A UM-Flint grad's unlikely path to the WWE
With a trio of weekly television broadcasts, numerous arena shows and premium live events throughout the year, the biggest names in the world of sports entertainment can often run afoul of a clean bill of health. However, should someone come out on the wrong end of Sami Zayn's "Helluva Kick," Becky Lynch's "Dis-arm-her" or receive[…]
MOVING IN, MOVING ONWARD (Move-In Day photo gallery)
Residential students began arriving at UM-Flint Aug. 21 as the university prepares to usher in the fall 2025 semester. Volunteers from throughout the campus community assisted students in getting settled into their new surroundings as the first day of class looms ever closer, Aug. 25. Photos by Stephanie VanWagoner, Office of Marketing and Communications.
FROM CAR TO CAMPUS (Move-In Day video)
While the fall 2025 semester is still a few days away, the excitement and vibrancy that comes with it were on full display Aug. 21 as residential students returned to our downtown campus. Dozens of staff and student volunteers greeted the arriving students and their families while helping them locate their new home away from home and[…]
UM-Flint history alum Purkis found a second act in historic preservation
After retiring from a 30-year career in tech, Melanie Purkis set a personal goal to complete her college degree. What she found was her next chapter.
Interdisciplinary research team at UM-Flint instrumental in Global Flint Initiative
UM-Flint professors of anthropology, linguistics and sociology are collaborating to support research for the Global Flint Initiative.
Fueled for success: UM-Flint student ignites career at HF Sinclair
Kaylynn Charchan has distinguished herself as the first University of Michigan-Flint student to intern at HF Sinclair Corporation. The senior business major completed her 10-week experience in the Velocity internship program on Aug. 1. According to its website, HF Sinclair Corporation is "an evolving energy company" that provides traditional and renewable fuels and lubricants for[…]
"BREATHE NORMALLY … YOU'RE A GRADUATE!" (Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice graduation ceremony)
The University of Michigan-Flint celebrated the graduation of its fifth Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice cohort, Aug. 15. The program celebrated 30 graduates at the ceremony, staged at the UM-Flint Theatre. DNAP students complete an intensive 36-month curriculum that integrates advanced didactic instruction, high-acuity clinical training, and evidence-based research to prepare them as expert Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. They emerge as autonomous[…]
UM-Flint recognized among 2026 Best Colleges by Princeton Review
The Princeton Review recognized the University of Michigan-Flint on its "Best Midwestern" list as part of its "2026 Best Colleges: Region by Region" guide. UM-Flint is one of just 151 universities that earned the distinction of "regional best" by the Princeton Review editors. Schools are grouped into seven zones – Northeast, South, Southwest, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic[…]