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UM-Flint student curated art exhibit 'Unlocking the Arts' now on display

"Unlocking the Arts," a student curated show featuring work from young justice-involved artists, is now on display at Riverbank Arts through April 7. (Photo Courtesy: Audrey Banks)

A new art exhibit aiming to document and highlight the impact and importance of art education within the juvenile justice system is now on display in downtown Flint. "Unlocking the Arts"is a collection of drawings, paintings, photos and other art forms created by young artists during weekly workshops that take place inside the Genesee County[…]

UM-Flint Theatre concludes 2022-23 season with 'The Spitfire Grill'

Cast members of "The Spitfire Grill" took the stage, March 28, for a dress rehearsal.

Hitting all the right notes is crucial for any performance, but Stephanie Dean is ensuring that the end of the 2022-2023 theatre season at the University of Michigan-Flint will end on a high note with "The Spitfire Grill." The associate professor of theatre is directing the musical production, which is adapted from the 1996 film[…]

UM-Flint occupational therapy students create low-cost adaptive products for the community

Second-year occupational therapy students (left to right) Jillian Buccaro, Alex Antoszewski and Emily Howard make non-skid plates for Parkinson’s patients in the program’s innovations and technology lab.

Occupational therapists focus on helping people with disabilities or illness perform activities that bring meaning to their lives. In the University of Michigan-Flint's occupational therapy doctorate program, students learn to be effective therapists by participating in meaningful activities themselves. One "case" in point is the innovations and technology class taught by Donna Case, assistant professor[…]

UM-Flint student associations team up for medical training event

Colleen Turner, DVM helps a student learn suturing techniques during the STAT event.

Two student organizations at the University of Michigan-Flint have formed a partnership based on steady hands and a desire to care for others. It's all part of a combined effort between UM-Flint's Pre-Veterinary Medical Association and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students for an event titled "Start the Actual Training,"  that focuses on teaching students how[…]

UM-Flint names 15 students Maize & Blue Scholars for Winter 2023

UM-Flint has awarded its highest undergraduate academic honor to 15 students for the Winter 2023 semester.

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

UM-Flint community unites in student support during Giving Blueday 2023

Tabitha Robinson recalled her own childhood experiences when making a gift on Giving Blueday. “As a Flint native, I fondly remember attending a summer camp on campus. With my gift, I hope our local youth may have the same opportunities.” Robinson is a 2019 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a donor relations and stewardship officer at the university.

With more than 420 donors gifting close to $350,000 in support of student organizations and resources on March 15, Giving Blueday 2023 was a banner event for student success at the University of Michigan-Flint. Now in its ninth year, Giving Blueday is U-M's annual day of giving. UM-Flint's $342,000 in gifts placed it second among[…]

UM-Flint theatre, health care students take the stage to improve patient outcomes

The University of Michigan-Flint is leading a collaborative effort between its theatre and health care programs in order to improve patient outcomes.

While "all the world's a stage," not every performance can prepare future health leaders to provide exceptional care to patients. However, the University of Michigan-Flint is leading a collaborative effort between the theatre, occupational therapy, nursing, physician assistant and social work programs in order to improve health care outcomes. The collaboration began in early 2020[…]

UM-Flint faculty, alumni, volunteers sum up fun of Math Field Day

UM-Flint hosted 15 high schools for a day of math exploration and competition during the 54th annual math Field Day, March 3.

Equations plus competitions multiplied by fun summed up Math Field Day at the University of Michigan-Flint. Fifteen schools from across the state converged on campus during spring break, March 3, to participate in the 54th annual event. The event drew a wide range of participants including alumni, retired faculty members and high school students from[…]

Giving Blueday makes a difference for student organizations

Thanks to Giving Blueday support, student organizations like the Entrepreneurs Society continue to provide amazing opportunities for UM-Flint learners.

The generosity of the University of Michigan-Flint community was on full display during Giving Blueday 2022, with close to 300 donors contributing more than $300,000 to UM-Flint during the annual day of giving. This outpouring of philanthropic support placed the university second among all units across the three campuses. UM-Flint aims to unite 500 donors in[…]