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Alumni Spotlight: Nicole-Kristine Smith
Nicole-Kristine Smith, a 2022 Biology graduate, is headed to the Yale School of Public Health to pursue a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences. At UM-Flint, Nicole discovered a passion for public health and climate change—making this next step an opportunity to change the world. Nicole's experience with UM-Flint began when she was[…]
How to Balance College and Full-Time Work? | UM-Flint Now
How to Balance College While Working Full Time? The Dos and Don'ts You choose to go back to college while working full time because you are an ambitious go-getter wanting to advance your career, sharpen your skills, and earn a respected degree. You are ready to accept the challenge, even if going back to school[…]
Make the most of summer break with these camps from UM-Flint
Future doctor? Entrepreneur? Tech innovator? The University of Michigan-Flint offers a camp for that and more. Summer camps for K12 students are hosted on the UM-Flint campus and led by our world-renowned faculty. Attendees from first through 12th grade (depending on the camp) will gain transformational skills, explore career opportunities, and develop their passions while[…]
"Borders and Crossings" courses give students off-campus, immersive opportunities
First Year Experience (FYE) courses are part of the curriculum for students entering UM-Flint with less than 25 credits. They are designed to help students become acquainted with the university and learn the skills and expectations needed to successfully engage in college-level work. This year, a series of special First Year Experience courses, funded by[…]
UM-Flint Occupational Therapy Doctorate is first fully accredited program in Michigan
The University of Michigan-Flint Occupational Therapy Doctorate program has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This makes the UM-Flint OT program the first fully accredited doctoral program for occupational therapy in the state of Michigan. Granted the maximum seven-year initial accreditation,[…]
How Stacey Guigear brings her UM-Flint experience to the classroom
Stacey Guigear, a 2014 University of Michigan-Flint history graduate and social studies teacher at Swartz Creek Middle School, is getting ready to teach her seventh graders about Buddhism. Her students are in for quite the immersive experience. In her time at UM-Flint, Guigear participated in the Wyatt Travel Expedition. The Wyatt Travel Expedition allows for[…]
UM-Flint named Michigan Veteran Connector school
This spring, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency certified UM-Flint as one of the first Michigan Veteran Connectors for the university's role in supporting military veterans.
Is an Information Technology Degree Worth It?
Is a Degree in Information Technology Worth It? With a 13% employment growth rate and above-average salary, there is no doubt that information technology is a sought-after industry in which to work. If you are interested in breaking into the fast-growing technology field, it might be worthwhile to pursue a degree in information technology. A[…]
1,001 Students Named to Winter 2022 Dean's List
More than 1000 students have been named to the University of Michigan-Flint Dean's List for the Winter 2022 semester. A full-time student must earn a 3.5 grade point average with 12 or more graded hours to achieve this honor and be placed on the dean's list for their school or college. In computing averages, only[…]
UM-Flint honors graduates during Spring 2022 Commencement
The University of Michigan-Flint celebrated the Class of 2022 during six historic ceremonies this weekend. UM-Flint Chancellor Deba Dutta emphasized the momentous achievement of these graduates in his remarks. "Your college years are a part of history that will be recounted, analyzed, and learned from for many years to come. You have been challenged in[…]