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UM-Flint professors planning road trip highlighting positives, negatives of auto industry

Some UM-Flint students will be embarking on a special trip over spring break which will provide them with more insight about the automotive industry.

While spring break is still months away, two University of Michigan-Flint professors are already planning a road trip that their students won't forget. It's all part of the Vehicles of Upheaval course connected to a program called "Borders and Crossings: Exploring Global Questions at UM-Flint." The program, which focuses on helping students gain useful knowledge[…]

UM-Flint names 11 students as Maize and Blue Scholars

UM-Flint has named 11 students Maize & Blue Scholars for summer and fall 2022.

The University of Michigan-Flint has announced the summer and fall 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 professor creates connections through language and research

Kazuko Hiramatsu uses her expertise in linguistics to empower students with a sense of curiosity about langauge that extends past simple grammar.

Kazuko Hiramatsu is a connector. She is connecting her students with a broad understanding of how they fit into the world. She is connecting professors, linguists and administrators with pathways to more mindful teaching practices. And she is also trying to connect all of us to the understanding of how we make and share meaning[…]

UM-Flint physical therapy professor honored with Governor's Service Award

Amy Yorke, associate professor of physical therapy (right), poses with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the Governor's Service Awards ceremony Nov. 17.

University of Michigan-Flint students and patients who visit HEART, the pro-bono clinic operated by UM-Flint College of Health Sciences students and faculty, know that Amy Yorke is one of its driving forces. She ensures that Flint residents receive free physical therapy services and therapeutic exercise classes, and students have meaningful learning experiences.  Yorke, an associate[…]

U-M prohibits tobacco product use on all campuses

The University of Michigan will prohibit the use of all tobacco products on all of its campuses effective Nov. 17.

The University of Michigan will prohibit the use of all tobacco products on all of its campuses effective today, Nov. 17, in conjunction with the Great American Smokeout. The existing Smoking on University Premises policy will be revised and renamed the Tobacco-Free University Premises policy. The update bans the following products not addressed in the[…]

UM-Flint's College of Health Sciences adds four new programs in growing fields

UM-Flint's College of Health Sciences will offer four new undergraduate programs in fall 2023.

The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences is adding four new programs in fall 2023, giving students additional options to prepare for in-demand careers and to meet employer needs in a quickly growing and changing health care industry. The new programs are: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Bachelor of Science in Health Information[…]

UM-Flint professor, team of writers create multimedia guide for Michigan exploration

A UM-Flint professor and team of writers are working to create multimedia guides for exploration of Michigan places, such as kayaking the Flint River.

In the fast-paced age of technology it can be difficult to slow down and get to know your surroundings, but one University of Michigan-Flint English professor with a team of 40 writers including alumni, are working to make it easier. Mary Jo Kietzman, associate professor of English, wanted to see if it was possible to[…]

UM-Flint Psychology Club debuts new career series panel

UM-Flint psychology professors (from left) Hillary Heinze, Nathan Miller and Jennifer LaCosse discussed steps students can take to become a professor at the first Career Series panel.

Psychology students got the chance to pick their professor's brains all in the name of researching professional development and choosing a potential career path.  It was all part of the University of Michigan-Flint Psychology Club's new monthly career series panel held Oct. 27 that highlights different professions and graduate programs directly related to psychology and[…]

UM-Flint's Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship is finalist for 2023 Excellence Awards

Thanks in part to programming like the campus-wide Zillion Solutions pitch competition, UM-Flint's Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation a finalist for the Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation Award from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Photo credit: Audrey Banks).

The University of Michigan-Flint's Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a finalist for the ​​Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation Award from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. With more than 700 members, USASBE is the world's largest organization devoted to entrepreneurship education by universities, making this one of the most prestigious awards[…]

UM-Flint unveils new transfer student guaranteed admission program

UM-Flint will now offer guaranteed admission – once all qualifications have been satisfied – to all applicants that have already earned either an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from any regionally accredited college or university.

The University of Michigan-Flint has announced a new guaranteed-admission program aimed at transfer students that are seeking to complete their bachelor's degree. UM-Flint will now offer guaranteed admission – once all qualifications have been satisfied – to all applicants that have already earned either an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from any[…]