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COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY (Department of Public Safety video)
In 2018, UM-Flint's Department of Public Safety was the first college/university police department in the state to become accredited by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. The recognition speaks to the department's ongoing voluntary pursuit of achieving the highest standards in law enforcement and community service. Learn more about what being accredited by MLEAC means[…]
UM-Flint named one of the state's best online schools by Forbes Advisor
Even without assistance from Ryan Seacrest or David Letterman, the University of Michigan-Flint has been featured in a recent top 10 list. Forbes Advisor named the downtown Flint campus one of Michigan's best online schools, coming in at No. 5. The complete rankings are available on the Forbes Advisor website. "We are thrilled to be[…]
MARIMBAS, HUGS AND HARMONY (Summer Vocal Academy photo gallery)
32 K-12 students joined us at the UM-Flint Summer Vocal Academy of Music in July 2024. Here are some photo highlights of their experience.
UM-Flint's Riverbank Arts to partner with Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village for summer camp
Riverbank Arts has teamed up with Flint's Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village to host a summer camp at 4119 Saginaw St. The camp will allow attendees to grow in their creativity by exploring the arts, led by a trio of featured artists. The weeklong camp will take place July 29-Aug. 5. Riverbank Arts, an initiative of[…]
UM-Flint's Riverbank Arts creates a healing space for city's queer community
The closing night event of "Queer Resilience" was "Healing Frequencies" featuring a performance by Detroit-based harpist Ahya Simone.
UM-Flint's Zytko developing technology to prevent sexual violence
In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, Douglas Zytko, associate professor of computer science at the University of Michigan-Flint, is on a mission to harness its potential for a crucial cause: eradicating sexual violence. With a Ph.D. in information systems from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Zytko has transitioned from[…]
How to become an occupational therapist and transform lives with UM-Flint
If you're passionate about helping others achieve their fullest potential and are considering a career in occupational therapy, you're on the right track. Occupational therapists play a crucial role in enabling individuals of all ages to participate in everyday activities, despite physical, cognitive or emotional challenges. The journey to becoming an OT is rigorous but[…]
Shifting gears toward e-mobility: UM-Flint's Rybarczyk works to transform Detroit's urban transportation
In the heart of Detroit, Greg Rybarczyk, associate professor of geography at the University of Michigan-Flint, is embarking on a transformative journey to redefine urban mobility. With a dedication to sustainability and a meticulous eye for data, Rybarczyk is leading a research effort focused on encouraging the use of e-mobility modes of transportation, including e-bicycles[…]
UM-Flint's Gano-Phillips receives US Fulbright Scholar Award for 2025
Psychology professor Susan Gano-Phillips will spend 10 months in Namibia during 2025, teaching and consulting on education and leadership.
UM-Flint's College of Health Sciences hosts accident simulation during summer camp
The University of Michigan-Flint transformed into a bustling hub of future health care heroes, June 18-20, during the "Exploring Health Care Careers" summer camp. Local students walked in the shoes of first responders during an eye-opening accident simulation, a highlight that gave them a firsthand look at challenges and teamwork in health care. The sounds[…]