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How UM-Flint helped Annette Courtier complete her degree after 35 years

With help from UM-Flint's Accelerated Online Degree Completion programs, Annette Courtier completed her bachelor's degree after 35 years.

"I'll tell anyone that the University of Michigan-Flint and the brain tumor actually saved my life," said Annette Courtier.  Her college experience looks a bit different than that of most students. Instead of four or five years, it took Courtier 35 years to complete a bachelor's degree. Along with worrying about assignments and exams, she[…]

UM-Flint radiation therapy alum found dream job, gives back by mentoring

Laura Jolovic, a 2015 University of Michigan-Flint graduate, found her dream job as a radiation therapist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She recently hosted current UM-Flint students for on-site observation and to share career advice.

Laura Jolovic knew she wanted a career in health care that would allow her to form close relationships with her patients. It would simply be a matter of finding the perfect fit. As it turns out, radiation therapy, which provides a unique mix of technology and hands-on patient care, couldn't have been better tailored for[…]

Get an inside look at UM-Flint during the Fall Open House, Oct. 28

Attendees of UM-Flint's Fall Open House can learn more about the downtown campus directly from current students and faculty members.

Starting college can be an overwhelming experience for many students and one of the most daunting aspects of the process is also the first: deciding which institution is the right choice to help them meet their future goals. Researching schools online can help narrow down the possibilities, but to get a true sense of the[…]

Michigan Political Science Association conference bringing politics to the forefront at UM-Flint

The Michigan Political Science Association conference will come to the UM-Flint campus, Oct. 19-20, and feature such speakers as former state senator Jim Ananich.

While the topic of politics can lead to division and heated debates at the dinner table, it will soon spark unity and deep discussion at the University of Michigan-Flint as the Michigan Political Science Association conference comes to the downtown campus. The conference, open to all students, is scheduled for Oct. 19-20. Jim Ananich, UM-Flint[…]

UM-Flint invites community to Veterans Day programming, Nov. 10

UM-Flint's Veterans Day programming is highlighted by two featured speakers: retired Michigan National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael McDaniel and retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum.

The University of Michigan-Flint will honor the lives and legacies of U.S. service members with a legacy of its own. The 23rd annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony will take place Nov. 10 at the downtown campus. All members of the UM-Flint and wider communities are invited to take part in the day that recognizes the[…]

UM-Flint faculty, students glean insights from European education expedition

Students and faculty from UM-Flint's education department recently embarked on an enlightening expedition in Europe, visiting cities like Amsterdam and Paris.

Occasionally, the most valuable lessons are those acquired beyond the traditional classroom setting, and in this particular case, beyond the borders of the United States. Students and faculty from the University of Michigan-Flint's education department recently embarked on an enlightening expedition in Europe, visiting cities that included Amsterdam and Paris. Their aim was to bring[…]

UM-Flint grad student secures $10K grant to capture the impact of art accessibility

Nalani Duarte secured a $10,000 grant from the U-M Arts Initiative for a new collaborative art exhibition called “Riverbank X Flint Public Art Project."

Nalani Duarte, a University of Michigan-Flint arts administration graduate student, is not only curating a new collaborative art exhibition called "Riverbank X Flint Public Art Project," she's also actively ensuring that local art becomes accessible to the community by drawing upon the skills she's developed during her academic journey at the downtown Flint campus. One[…]

It's Actually Easy to Be Green (Eco Extravaganza Photo Gallery)

Planet Blue Ambassadors empower the U-M community with information and resources to live, work, learn and play sustainably.

The university's Planet Blue Ambassadors kicked off Sustainability Week, Oct.2, with the "Eco Extravaganza" outside the Harding Mott University Center. The event provided opportunities to learn more about the PBA program, as well as other sustainability and environment-based organizations on campus. Mix in some food, games and prizes and it was enough to make those[…]

UM-Flint hosting Sustainability Week, Oct. 2-6

Sustainability is a core value at UM-Flint as we work towards a bright future for all.

Kermit the Frog famously sang, "It's not easy being green." But don't tell that to the members of the University of Michigan-Flint's Planet Blue Ambassador program. In fact, the program's members want to show you just how easy it can be to live green during Sustainability Week, Oct. 2-6. Throughout the week, more than a dozen[…]