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Student finds free tuition, academic exploration at UM-Flint after layoff

Zach Thomas turned a career layoff into a journey of academic exploration with UM-Flint.

Many people return to school with the intention of starting over, searching for more or just looking for a new direction. But for some, with the right guidance, that career reboot can take them further than they ever thought possible. Take Zach Thomas of Sterling Heights, for example, whose enrollment at the University of Michigan-Flint's[…]

Beyond borders: UM-Flint alumni embrace global service

The 2026 mission team after the final clinic day, including community members who helped make the trip a success.

For nearly three decades, the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing has championed transformative medical missions to the Dominican Republic, offering students, alumni and faculty opportunities to provide care and gain invaluable global experience. What began as a single global studies course in the 1990s has blossomed into a dynamic partnership, connecting UM-Flint's clinical teams[…]

UM-Flint to host winter commencement ceremonies, May 3

Aubrey Jenkins, a 2025 graduate with a bachelor's in biology, poses with her diploma cover during the fall ceremony.

The University of Michigan-Flint will celebrate its graduates during two commencement ceremonies, May 3, at the Dort Financial Center. Close to 950 students are eligible to graduate.  The College of Arts, Sciences & Education and College of Health Sciences ceremony begins at 10 a.m, with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. The College of Innovation &[…]

UM-Flint community rallies around students during Giving Blueday 2026

Freezing temperatures didn’t stop university leaders like Yener Kandogan, dean of the School of Management, from taking part in the dunk tank to drive donations and engagement during Giving Blueday 2026.

When the University of Michigan-Flint received more than 180 gifts by noon on Giving Blueday, March 18, Chancellor Laurence Alexander was ready. The university's top administrator faced four rounds of increasingly spicy chicken wings during the Giving Blueday Hot Ones Challenge, which was streamed live on Instagram and drew a sizeable campus crowd. Alexander faced[…]

UM-Flint to host Michigan High School esports spring state finals, April 25

UM-Flint has hosted the Michigan High School Esports Federation spring finals since 2023.

The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology will partner with the Michigan High School Esports Federation to host the spring 2026 state finals, April 25, at the university's Murchie Science Building. The event is the state's largest high school esports event. It promises a day of high-octane competition, showcasing the talents of Michigan's[…]