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EDA Grant Supports New Innovation and Technology Center at the University of Michigan-Flint
A building designed for teaching, collaborating, and inspiring the innovators of the 21st century will be built at the University of Michigan-Flint. The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded a $3.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to build the Innovation and Technology Center at UM-Flint. The grant will be matched with $4.9 million in additional[…]
Henthorn Honored as Michigan Humanities Champion
Thomas Henthorn, Dorothea E Wyatt Professor of United States History and Associate Professor of History, has a history of being an engaged faculty member, both in and out of the classroom. From forming a baseball team to creating a partnership with the Factory Two maker space, Henthorn never hesitates to think and teach in innovative[…]
The best moments from UM-Flint24
Each year, UM-Flint24 allows the University of Michigan-Flint community to document 24 hours of their lived experiences. Whether working on campus or studying at home, the submissions always highlight the diversity and flexibility of our campus and the people that make it great. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni used the hashtag #UMFlint on Instagram and[…]
UM-Flint Through the Years: A History in Images
UM-Flint wasn't always the riverfront campus we know and love today. Let's take a trip down memory lane, and learn about the history of campus along the way! The idea for a four-year Flint College was spearheaded by Charles Stewart Mott (pictured below), along with other community leaders. Mott's Farm, Applewood, served as the location[…]
Top 10 Study Spots on Campus
Navigating the UM-Flint campus can sometimes be daunting to new students and even returning students! Have no fear; here is a comprehensive list of the best areas in which to study across campus. 10. First Floor French Hall Whether you're meeting up with friends for a quick review before class, or you just need a[…]
A simple guide for returning to campus
After more than a year of remote study and work, it is a special feeling that the UM-Flint community is returning safely to campus for fall 2021. After all, what is a fall day without traveling between buildings in the skywalks or taking a break with the squirrels in McKinnon Plaza? As exciting as being[…]
UM-Flint Welcome Back events you won't want to miss
Student life at UM-Flint is back in person for the fall semester! Be sure to check out the variety of events on campus, and then own this school year! Thursday, August 26 Rec Bash Thursday, August 26th | 7-9 p.m. | UM-Flint Recreation Center For UM-Flint students, there's a variety of club sports, intramural sports,[…]
A Neighbor's Guide to the COVID Vaccine
University of Michigan-Flint students are not just devoted to their studies, but also to the health and well-being of their community. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, UM-Flint students have been hard at work finding solutions to emerging problems. Students from the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences (PHHS),[…]
Million-dollar grant awarded to School of Nursing will improve care for sexual assault survivors
Many communities across Michigan lack trained and qualified sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) who are equipped with the skills and competencies necessary to perform forensic exams, especially in rural areas. Thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, two UM-Flint nursing professors are looking to change that. When Associate Professors[…]
WPA Federal Writers' Project team begins guide to mid-Michigan
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Writers' Project first assisted in providing jobs for unemployed writers, editors, and research workers during the Great Depression in 1941. Now in 2021, the WPA Federal Writers' Project is getting a fresh purpose in lower mid-Michigan. A team of 46 writers, composed of UM-Flint students, alumni, faculty, and professional[…]