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UM-Flint and Alma College partner to advance occupational therapy education
The University of Michigan-Flint's Occupational Therapy program and Alma College signed a collaborative agreement Sept. 20 that will foster new educational opportunities for students in the region. The agreement will provide two Alma College students with direct conditional admission into the doctor of occupational therapy program at UM-Flint every year, creating an exciting pathway for[…]
UM-Flint enrollment continues to climb as more than 6,500 students arrive for fall 2024
For the second year in a row, the University of Michigan-Flint has recorded an increase in total fall enrollment as 6,529 students are enrolled at the downtown campus, reflecting a gain of nearly 400 students (+6.51%) from one year ago. The numbers come from UM-Flint's release of its official 10-day count of students used for[…]
UM-Flint students, alums, administrators recognized in Flint & Genesee Group's '40 under 40'
Hail to the Victors! The University of Michigan-Flint prides itself on preparing leaders through academic excellence, student-centeredness and engaged citizenship – attributes that are on full display in the Flint & Genesee Group's 40 Under 40 awards, which features 11 UM-Flint students, alums and administrators. The biannual program "celebrates the region's brightest young talents who[…]
UM-Flint earns variety of accolades from U.S. News & World Report
Today, the U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University of Michigan-Flint appeared on eight of the guide's lists, including "Best National University-Regional," "Top Public School," "Top Performer on Social Mobility," "Undergraduate Business Programs," "Undergraduate Computer Science Programs," "Undergraduate Engineering Program, "Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs," and "Best[…]
KEEP ON TRUCKIN' (Touch-a-Truck 2024 photo gallery)
UM-Flint's Department of Public Safety transformed a portion of the downtown campus into a haven of exploration and excitement for children and families as it hosted the 11th annual Touch-a-Truck event, Sept. 21, in the William S. White Building parking lot. The event provided a day for police cars, fire trucks, and various utility vehicles[…]
END OF SUMMER SPLASH (Photo gallery)
What better way to wrap up summer than by cooling down with some friends? UM-Flint students got together Sept. 20 on the First Street Residence Hall front lawn for outdoor water games and refreshing fun, a way to peer bond and (hopefully) say goodbye to the heat and hello to fall. "The Splash Showdown brought[…]
UM-Flint to host third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4
As the old saying goes: "The third time's a charm." And while Earth may only have one chance, the University of Michigan-Flint's Planet Blue Ambassador program wants you to know that you can still make a difference during its third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4. The PBA program will offer daily events that aim[…]
UM-Flint OT student working to improve the lives of military veterans
With an innovative skillset and mission to serve, Miranda Crummey—an occupational therapy doctorate student from Laingsburg—is making a difference in the lives of veterans. Inspired by her father's military background and the foundational roots of occupational therapy, Crummey combines empathy and expertise to offer veterans a holistic, client-focused path to wellness and recovery. "A lot[…]
AN ENCHANTED NIGHT (Homecoming dance 2024 photo gallery)
Step into the magic of a special night on campus. From twinkling lights to mystical vibes, the Sept. 12 Enchanted Forest Homecoming Dance seemed like a dream come to life as our students filled the night with energy and enthusiasm. With fist-pumping dances, smiles and laughter, those who came together created memories that will undoubtedly[…]
UM-Flint nursing professors secure $1.5M grant to expand assault survivor care program in rural Michigan
The impact and implications of the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program will continue to reverberate throughout the region, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program, also known as SANE, trains nurses to provide high-quality, compassionate care to survivors of[…]