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UM-Flint's College of Health Sciences adds four new programs in growing fields
The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences is adding four new programs in fall 2023, giving students additional options to prepare for in-demand careers and to meet employer needs in a quickly growing and changing health care industry. The new programs are: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Bachelor of Science in Health Information[…]
UM-Flint professor, team of writers create multimedia guide for Michigan exploration
In the fast-paced age of technology it can be difficult to slow down and get to know your surroundings, but one University of Michigan-Flint English professor with a team of 40 writers including alumni, are working to make it easier. Mary Jo Kietzman, associate professor of English, wanted to see if it was possible to[…]
UM-Flint Psychology Club debuts new career series panel
Psychology students got the chance to pick their professor's brains all in the name of researching professional development and choosing a potential career path. It was all part of the University of Michigan-Flint Psychology Club's new monthly career series panel held Oct. 27 that highlights different professions and graduate programs directly related to psychology and[…]
UM-Flint's Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship is finalist for 2023 Excellence Awards
The University of Michigan-Flint's Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a finalist for the Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation Award from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. With more than 700 members, USASBE is the world's largest organization devoted to entrepreneurship education by universities, making this one of the most prestigious awards[…]
UM-Flint unveils new transfer student guaranteed admission program
The University of Michigan-Flint has announced a new guaranteed-admission program aimed at transfer students that are seeking to complete their bachelor's degree. UM-Flint will now offer guaranteed admission – once all qualifications have been satisfied – to all applicants that have already earned either an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from any[…]
UM-Flint education programs receive national endorsement from Colleges of Distinction
The University of Michigan-Flint's education programs earned a national endorsement from the Colleges of Distinction, an online guide for college-bound students that honors colleges and universities throughout the U.S. for their excellence. According to COD, this specialized endorsement for the university's education programs is intended to recognize schools "whose undergraduate experiences are grounded in a[…]
UM-Flint Nursing creates Team Micaela to support student battling breast cancer
Fighting cancer is something no one should have to do alone. So to help one of their own, the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing created Team Micaela to support a student facing the toughest battle of her life. The team shared financial donations and ensured Micaela Trevino felt their love, Oct. 22, at the Making[…]
UM-Flint professor uses GIS to research foraging in Detroit
If the Earth's population exceeds its carrying capacity during the next 100 years, one of the most important questions will be how to support the food needs of the planet. Greg Rybarczyk, associate professor of geography at the University of Michigan-Flint, is currently investigating that query by researching an often overlooked food resource: edible natural[…]
UM-Flint communication alums share advice, work experiences with soon-to-be grads
With fall commencement drawing near, graduating students have many things on their minds, including weighing the options for graduate programs or their imminent entries into the workforce. Fortunately, students enrolled in the University of Michigan-Flint's Communication 426 course are now more prepared to take their next steps, regardless of the path they chose, thanks to[…]
UM-Flint recognized among 2023 Best Colleges by Princeton Review
The Princeton Review recognized the University of Michigan-Flint on its "Best Midwestern" list as part of its "2023 Best College: Region by Region" guide. UM-Flint is one of only 23% of the nation's four-year colleges to earn the distinction of "regional best" by the Princeton Review editors. Schools are grouped into five zones – Northeast,[…]