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UM-Flint student elected to Flint Community Schools Board of Education
For Terae King Jr. finding enough hours in the day is something of an artform. When he's not studying or completing coursework as a student at the University of Michigan-Flint, he's working as a general manager for McDonald's or as a substitute teacher at Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools. And now, the Flint native finds himself as[…]
What can you do with an IT degree? | UM-Flint NOW
What can you do with an information technology degree? If you are thinking about pursuing a degree in information technology, you probably have heard that IT careers are highly in demand with generous compensation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in the computer and information technology field will continue to grow in the[…]
UM-Flint recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in online education
The University of Michigan-Flint has been recognized for its excellence in online education by U.S. News & World Report in its newly published "Best Online Programs" rankings. The university was honored for its online bachelor's degree programs and earned recognition for its general business program. Additionally, UM-Flint's online master's degree programs in education and nursing[…]
UM-Flint to honor MLK with annual Day of Service
As it has for nearly 30 years, the University of Michigan-Flint will pay homage to the memory and continuing legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a "Day of Service," Jan. 16, on campus and throughout the greater Flint community. The event coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday celebrating the[…]
UM-Flint to host Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Jan. 11-15
Shakespeare might tell us "All the world's a stage," but the spotlight will undoubtedly shine brightest on the University of Michigan-Flint this month. The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for Region 3 is taking place, Jan. 11-15, on the UM-Flint campus. The event will bring close to 800 college students from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana,[…]
In pictures: UM-Flint celebrates Northbank Center's centennial anniversary
It's not every day that 100th birthdays are celebrated on a college campus, but the University of Michigan-Flint is doing just that throughout January. The Northbank Center, UM-Flint's oldest building, turns 100 years old this month and the university is commemorating the event with tours of the historical site. Originally built in 1923 as the[…]
UM-Flint welcomes back students with Maize & Blue Days Winter 2023
The University of Michigan-Flint is offering renewed opportunities for students to come together and connect with the winter edition of Maize & Blue Days.
UM-Flint names 1,753 students to fall 2022 dean's list
In recognition of their academic achievements, 1,753 students have been named to the University of Michigan-Flint dean's list for the fall 2022 semester. A full-time student must earn a 3.5 grade point average with 12 or more graded hours to achieve this honor and be placed on the dean's list for their school or college.[…]
UM-Flint OT, MBA grad working to improve outcomes for Parkinson's patients
Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease in the U.S, according to the Parkinson's Foundation. With more than 10 million people worldwide living with the disease, the focus on additional understanding and treatment of Parkinson's is easy to understand. And one of the newest medical professionals involved in finding those answers is a University[…]
UM-Flint DNP students awarded for heart disease treatment findings
It's been said that "a picture is worth a thousand words," but what about a poster? For three University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing graduate students, the word used to describe their poster was "winner," as their work won the award for best poster at the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference at Traverse City's[…]