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Breakfast by Moonlight (Photo Gallery)

UM-Flint's Late Night Breakfast helped students prepare for final exam season with food, games, prizes and more.

University of Michigan-Flint students took part in the traditional Late Night Breakfast, Dec. 7, in the University Center. The annual event serves as a kickoff to run to final exams and the end of the fall semester. Students ate breakfast from 7-9 p.m. with a menu that included pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, pastries and[…]

UM-Flint collects nine Intelligent.com program rankings, named one of the state's Best Online Colleges

UM-Flint earned three top ten programmatic rankings and was recognized as one of the state's best online universities by Intelligent.com.

Intelligent.com has recognized the University of Michigan-Flint in nine categories of its 2024 rankings of the top online programs in the U.S. According to its website, Intelligent.com provides "unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides with the best degree programs and information about financial aid,[…]

UM-Flint to host fall commencement ceremonies, Dec. 17

UM-Flint will celebrate its graduates throughout three ceremonies during Fall 2023 Commencement.

The University of Michigan-Flint will celebrate its summer and fall graduates during Fall 2023 Commencement, Dec. 17, at the Riverfront Conference Center. Close to 850 students are eligible to participate. Both undergraduate and graduate students will be awarded degrees during three ceremonies involving the university's five schools and colleges.  The schedule for commencement is as[…]

UM-Flint's Rough Draft Cafe fuels Flint writers at Flint Public Library

The Rough Draft Cafe in the Flint Public Library makes the UM-Flint Writing Center's services accessible to the community. Pictured here from left to right are Vicky Dawson, Writing Center coordinator; Amanda Seney, Michael Ricard and Noah Beaumont, Writing Center tutors.

The Marian E. Wright Writing Center, the University of Michigan-Flint's hub known for assisting students, faculty and staff with writing and revising papers and speeches, recently opened a site at the newly renovated and renamed Gloria Coles Flint Public Library in order to support the greater Flint community.  The community writing center at GCFPL, aptly[…]

UM-Flint to receive multimillion-dollar investment from the state to construct an innovation & technology complex

The complex will support existing STEM pathways as well as forthcoming academic degrees in artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, human-centered design, and electrical & computer engineering, among others.

The University of Michigan-Flint has received a $30 million commitment from the Michigan legislature to help foster the creation of an innovation & technology complex by constructing a new building north of the university's William S. White Building. The first phase of the project, a 14,000-square-foot building, received construction approval from the University of Michigan[…]

UM-Flint health care students from various disciplines come together for unique learning opportunity

UM-Flint physical therapy and occupational therapy graduate students recently taught undergraduate radiation therapy and nursing students safe patient transfer techniques in an interprofessional workshop.

When thinking about the best way to teach students safe patient handling techniques, nursing and radiation therapy faculty at the University of Michigan-Flint decided to tap a valuable resource – students from other programs. A recent interprofessional education event brought occupational therapy and physical therapy graduate students together with nursing and radiation therapy undergraduate students[…]

Stuffed with Fluff! (Photo Gallery)

University of Michigan-Flint students could select, stuff and take home their favorite plush animals during the Nov. 15 "Stuff-A-Plush" event, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. With cows, bears and penguins to choose from, the event provided a pleasant afternoon of community at the downtown campus and a break from the rigors of academic pursuits.[…]

UM-Flint names 13 students as Maize and Blue Scholars

UM-Flint has awarded its highest undergraduate academic honor to 13 students for summer and fall 2023.

The University of Michigan-Flint has announced the summer and fall 2023 Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award recipients. The Maize & Blue Award is the highest academic recognition given to undergraduate students during commencement season. The award is presented to no more than 26 students per year who excel academically and exemplify intellectual maturity and[…]

We Salute You (UM-Flint Veterans Day Photo Gallery)

The speakers at UM-Flint's 23rd annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony included retired Michigan National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael McDaniel and retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum.

UM-Flint honored the lives and legacies of U.S. service members at its 23rd annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony, Nov. 10, as the campus community recognized the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's veterans. Following a breakfast in the Harding Mott University Center Michigan Rooms, a ceremony was keynoted by retired Michigan National Guard Brig. Gen.[…]