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UM-Flint education programs receive national endorsement from Colleges of Distinction

UM-Flint's education programs have been recognized for their excellence by 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

Nursing student Micaela Trevino is battling breast cancer a second time with the help of a supportive UM-Flint community.

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

Greg Rybarczyk, assistant professor of geography, is researching foraging activity in urban areas.

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

Several UM-Flint alumni met with soon-to-be graduates enrolled in COM 426: Senior Seminar.

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

UM-Flint has been recognized as a "Best Midwestern" university by the 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,[…]

UM-Flint student continues to set example for others after her death

UM-Flint Health Care Administration major Kennedy Carter (left) organized toy drives for Children's Hospital of Michigan. Her family is continuing the tradition after her death.

Kennedy Carter was determined to live her life to the fullest. The University of Michigan-Flint health care administration major from Mayville dealt with many health challenges but never let that stop her from spreading joy to others. Carter, 26, who died in March, just weeks before graduating, was awarded a posthumous degree in honor of[…]

New Michigan Achievement Scholarship to provide thousands in tuition savings to prospective UM-Flint students

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship will provide up to $27,500 in tuition assistance for 2023 high school graduates.

Between picking the right college, selecting a major and identifying how to fund a degree, the process of making the transition from high school to university life can admittedly be daunting. To help ease the financial uncertainty many students feel at the outset of their college careers, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer explained today how 2023 high school[…]

UM-Flint hosting Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, Nov. 10

UM-Flint is hosting a Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, Nov. 10.

While members of the U.S. military make countless sacrifices in service to the country, a group of devoted University of Michigan-Flint staff members are working to ensure those sacrifices are honored. The UM-Flint Student Veterans Resource Center is hosting its 22nd annual Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, 9-11:30 a.m., Nov. 10, at the Harding Mott University[…]

UM-Flint business programs recognized by Colleges of Distinction

Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has earned the 2024 Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation Award from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

The University of Michigan-Flint's business programs have 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. In addition to being named a 2022-23 College of Distinction, UM-Flint received specialized recognition for business. According to COD, the specialized endorsement for[…]