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UM-Flint lauded for being veteran-friendly by pair of agencies
For nearly a decade, the University of Michigan-Flint has been at "a-TEN-hut" when it comes to serving its military and veterans students. Nowhere is that more evident than by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency informing UM-Flint that the university has retained its Gold-level status as a veteran-friendly school for an eighth consecutive year. The gold[…]
UM-Flint student explores mental health in the criminal justice system
While Shelby Tracy may have spent her summer at the Sanilac County Sheriff's Office, it was not for breaking any laws. Rather, the University of Michigan-Flint senior psychology major from Sandusky was there to study the interactions between law enforcement officers and inmates, while gaining experience in the criminal justice field ahead of her projected[…]
Father and sons thrive in UM-Flint nurse anesthesia program
When Grand Rapids nurse Andy Cooper decided to return to college to pursue a graduate degree in nurse anesthesia practice at the University of Michigan-Flint, he knew he was starting the path to a fulfilling career. What he didn't know at the time was that he was also starting a family tradition. Andy Cooper, a[…]
UM-Flint alum puts the stars within reach at Longway Planetarium
After enrolling in a special topics astronomy course offered at the University of Michigan-Flint, Patrick Ross, a 2015 graduate with a bachelor's degree in physics, found himself fascinated with the field of astrophysics. The combination of interesting coursework and strong faculty mentorship is what drove Ross to embark on a six-year journey from intern to[…]
What is a Degree Completion Program? | University of Michigan-Flint
What Is a Degree Completion Program? Do you know that 40% of undergraduate college students drop out without finishing their degrees? When it comes to earning a bachelor's degree, most people think of the traditional route of going to a four-year college right after high school. However, this conventional pathway might not work for everyone.[…]
UM-Flint Homecoming will offer something for everyone Sept. 23-24
Friends, food and football – is there a better way to celebrate your passion for the Maize & Blue? For just the second time in the institution's history, the University of Michigan-Flint will welcome alumni, students, employees and community members for a full weekend of homecoming celebration Sept. 23-24. From longstanding favorites like Touch-a-Truck to[…]
UM-Flint Biology teams up with For-Mar for School Day Bioblitz
This fall, a "blitz" won't just happen on the football field as For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum will host its annual School Day Bioblitz Sept. 29. The event, now in its sixth year, originally began as a partnership between the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission and the University of Michigan-Flint in 2014. The event[…]
UM-Flint focuses on student health and well-being with new role
For Lisa Sancrant, the promotion of student mental health and holistic well-being doesn't stop with graduation. Rather, it's a long-term process that should follow a graduate into their post-university life and career.
Achtung!: UM-Flint students can travel to Berlin for (nearly) free
Whether it's a visit to the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building or the Berlin Wall, Germany's capital city is brimming with history no matter where you turn. The city, which dates back to the 13th century, remains one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Now imagine being able to immerse yourself in the history[…]
UM-Flint fall 2022 enrollment highlighted by a variety of increases
For the first time in five years, the University of Michigan-Flint has recorded an increase in its first-year student headcount with 521 students enrolled for the fall 2022 semester, a 6% increase over last year. The positive gain, the first since 2017, comes from UM-Flint's release of the official 10-day count of students that is[…]