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UM-Flint student interns present social impact projects at first annual DEI/UIREEJ Spring Symposium
On April 12, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the Urban Institute for Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice (UIREEJ) hosted the first annual DEI/UIREEJ Spring Symposium. At the event, community members were immersed in social impact project presentations by UIREEJ student interns, who spent months researching and preparing their topics. "UIREEJ offers[…]
Graduate scholarship continues to recognize emerging leaders in Flint
The Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship at UM-Flint was created in 2018 to recognize, reward, and develop the region's next generation of leadership talent. Since its inception, six visionary graduate students have received the award, which covers up to two full academic years of tuition and mandatory fees. It requires a nomination from the applicant's[…]
UM-Flint Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification
The University of Michigan-Flint announced today that it has been awarded LEED Silver status for its Murchie Science Building Expansion. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design,[…]
14 students named Maize and Blue Scholars for Winter 2022
The University of Michigan-Flint is proud to announce the Winter 2022 Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award recipients. The Maize & Blue Award is the highest academic recognition given to undergraduate students during commencement season. The award is presented to no more than 26 students per year who excel academically and exemplify intellectual maturity and[…]
UM-Flint creates Accelerated Online Degree Completion program, offers scholarships
More than 1.6 million Michigan residents have earned some college credits, but no degree. The Accelerated Online Degree Completion (AODC) program at the University of Michigan-Flint is built to help these students complete a respected bachelor's degree and gain skills valued by employers. Thanks to an entirely online format, scholarships, and dedicated support services, AODC[…]
One Giant Leap for UM-Flint: Students compete in NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC)
You've probably heard the phrase "teamwork makes the dream work." But what happens when three cross-dimensional teams from UM-Flint Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics work together? That dream gets even bigger. Starting in the Fall 2021 semester, students formed the UM-Flint NASA HERC Team to compete in NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC). The HERC[…]
UM-Flint to honor sexual assault survivors at Take Back the Night
The University of Michigan-Flint and the Flint community are coming together to honor survivors and reclaim safety with the annual Take Back the Night. The event is symbolic of reclaiming the safety and autonomy of survivors of sexual violence. It publicly calls out the impact of assault and facilitates healing through sharing stories of survivorship. According[…]
Careers with a Cybersecurity Degree | University of Michigan-Flint
What Can You Do with a Cybersecurity Degree? Pursuing a degree in cybersecurity can lead you to a booming field where job opportunities abound. In the United States, there are almost 600,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions, and the supply of qualified workers is far behind the demand. That means, with a cybersecurity degree, you have a[…]
UM-Flint's Dr. Cynthia McCurren to lead American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Cynthia McCurren, Ph.D., RN, dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint, has been appointed chair of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Board of Directors. McCurren's two-year term began on March 28, 2022, after being named chair-elect in 2020. "This appointment, as well as the many ways our nursing[…]
5 resources that took my UM-Flint experience to the next level
As a recent UM-Flint graduate, I have been immersed in the campus community by becoming involved in student organizations, jobs, and volunteering. Outside of UM-Flint's competitive degree programs and scholarships that you may have already heard about, I'm here to tell you about five resources that you should definitely take advantage of when you enroll.[…]