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UM-Flint students provide the community with economic stability, one tax filing at a time

Tamar Lewis, a graduate student majoring in accounting from Flint, assists filers with their taxes during a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program event at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library on March 14.

Students from the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management are helping local residents achieve financial well-being by providing them with free tax filing services. Each student is guided by Qiu "Autumn" Zheng, the university's new Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program instructor and assistant professor of accounting. "I'm honored to serve as the VITA program instructor,[…]

UM-Flint to host Inclusive History Project Summit, March 27

From left: Elsa Butterfield, a 2025 UM-Flint graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Emily Feuerherm, associate professor of linguistics, and Alyssa Lovett, a senior political science major from Flint, share their research at the 2025 Inclusive History Project Summit. Photo credit: Annaleigh Barker.

The Inclusive History Project is hosting its annual summit, March 27, at the University of Michigan-Flint's Harding Mott University Center. The day-long event will bring together members of the university community, alumni and community members to explore the University of Michigan's histories of inclusion and exclusion.  "This year marks the midpoint of the IHP's current[…]

The Maize & Blue Effect (Giving Blueday 2026 photo gallery)

UM-Flint Chancellor Laurence Alexander took part in a Hot Ones–style challenge, answering questions while sampling increasingly spicy chicken wings. Each milestone of 40 gifts unlocked the next heat level.

Energy filled the Harding Mott University Center on March 18 as the campus community gathered to celebrate Giving Blueday. The annual 24-hour day of generosity invites supporters across the University of Michigan's three campuses to rally behind the programs and opportunities that make a difference for students. While the effort spans the globe through online contributions, UM-Flint brought the[…]

UM-Flint sets $600K goal ahead of Giving Blueday 2026

A student celebrates in the Harding Mott University Center lobby during the 2025 Giving Blueday event.

The University of Michigan-Flint community made 2025 a banner year for giving to the university. New and diverse groups of donors came together to make their impact felt across the university, with their generosity leading to increases in giving activity, including: UM-Flint looks to build on that energy and success, March 18, during Giving Blueday[…]

THREADS WITH IMPACT (Sustainable fashion show photo gallery)

Style met substance on Feb. 25 as Wear It Forward transformed campus into a runway with a mission. Students from the Theatre Costume Design class reimagined clothing pieces from Wolverine Essentials for 12 volunteer models from across campus and the Flint community who brought the looks to life. The show capped off Common Read Week and followed author Maxine Bédat's keynote,[…]