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Living on a Lighted Stage (Theatre alum video)
UM-Flint alums Danielle Verkennes, '15, and Natalie Sevick, '11, recently returned to campus to assist with lighting and sound design for the first theatrical production of the 2024-25 season, "Exit, Pursued By a Bear." Here, the pair discuss their chosen vocations and what working behind the scenes means to themselves and the audiences who view[…]
UM-Flint to host pair of Trans Awareness Week events, Nov. 13 & 20
Callum Carr presents at last years Trans Day of Remembrance event.
UM-Flint Theatre's production of 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear' explores trauma and liberation through a darkly humorous lens
The first production of UM-Flint's 2024-25 theatre season features a smart, dark comedy about revenge. Runs through Nov 17th!
UM-Flint's Thompson Library celebrates 30 years
The Frances Willson Thompson Library at the University of Michigan-Flint has been a campus mainstay since its grand opening in 1994. For three decades, students have prepared for finals, written papers, conducted research, found support services and made lifelong connections within its friendly confines. To celebrate those occasions – and many more – the Thompson[…]
HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED (Veterans Day Photo Gallery)
UM-Flint honored the lives and legacies of U.S. service members at its 24th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony, Nov. 11, as the campus community recognized the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's veterans. After breakfast in the Harding Mott University Center Michigan Rooms, Lt. Col. Derrick Britton of the U.S. Air Force and Michigan Air National Guard keynoted the[…]
BEAR-ING WITNESS TO THE ARTS ('Exit, Pursued by a Bear' photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's Theatre & Dance will stage its first mainstage production of the 2024-25 season, "Exit, Pursued by a Bear," with shows Nov. 8-10 and 15-17. The play, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by William Irwin, tells the story of Nan, who has decided to teach her abusive husband, Kyle, a lesson that[…]
UM-Flint collects online programming accolades from Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com has recognized the University of Michigan-Flint in several disciplines of its 2025 rankings of the top online programs in the U.S. According to its website, Intelligent.com provides "unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides with the best degree programs and information about financial aid,[…]
UM-Flint alum Amber Schlemmer is leading with heart in physiotherapy
At the heart of every community are individuals whose passion and commitment create a ripple effect of positive change. For the residents of Flushing, Michigan, that person is Amber Schlemmer. As the driving force behind Primary Prevention Physiotherapy, Schlemmer exemplifies professionalism and heartfelt empathy as she hopes to impact those she serves. Schlemmer, a 2016[…]
UM-Flint psychology interns help kids cope with grief at Camp Hope
Eleven UM-Flint psychology interns volunteered over 1,000 hours for Camp Hope, a summer camp designed for kids processing grief.
UM-Flint Veterans Day programming open to all, Nov. 11
The University of Michigan-Flint will honor U.S. service members with a longstanding campus tradition. The 24th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at the downtown campus. All members of the UM-Flint and wider communities are invited to take part in the day that recognizes the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's[…]