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MOMENTS THAT MATTER (Officer Friendly Day photo gallery)

Officer Friendly Day was back for year five on May 9, and the impact keeps getting bigger. What started in Flint is now drawing attention across the country as a model for strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the autism community. Through interactive experiences, thoughtful programming and plenty of moments of joy, families and officers connected in ways that go[…]

CAP SPACE (Graduation cap photo gallery)

The University of Michigan-Flint's Winter 2026 Commencement ceremonies, May 3 at the Dort Financial Center, delivered all the celebration you'd expect—and a little extra personality to match. That creativity shone through most on the graduates' caps, where messages ranged from heartfelt and reflective to witty and unmistakably Michigan. Each one told its own story, turning[…]

UM-Flint's Womack recognized as community contributor of the year for advocacy and collaboration

Todd Womack, program manager, academic advisor, and lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences, has been named Community Contributor of the Year by the Arab American Heritage Council. He received the honor at the council's 28th annual Ensure the Legacy Banquet, which recognizes individuals whose work[…]

UM-Flint, Explore Flint & Genesee and city of Flint celebrate Wolverines' McKenney

University of Michigan shooting guard and Flint native Trey McKenney made great strides in his first year on the university's men's basketball team, helping the Wolverines win the 2026 NCAA National Championship while also earning Big Ten All-Freshman honors for his on-court skills. And like many other famous basketball players, including Glenn Rice, Morris Peterson,[…]

Graduates celebrate unique journeys during UM-Flint's Winter 2026 Commencement ceremonies

UM-Flint celebrated its May and August graduates during two ceremonies, May 3, at the Dort Financial Center.

When Ken Whittaker logged into his first class as an Accelerated Online Degree Completion student at the University of Michigan-Flint, he saw that he was old enough to be the father of many of his classmates — and that he would have plenty to teach his fellow learners.   "Well, it turns out you taught me[…]

Trio of College of Health Sciences graduates earn UM-Flint's top academic award

The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences boasts three winter 2026 graduates who have been recognized with the Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholar Award, the university's highest undergraduate academic honor. The award celebrates students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and a strong commitment to service within the university and broader community. "I would[…]