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UM-Flint students volunteer over Spring Break
The week of February 28 marked a campus-wide Spring Break at UM-Flint, creating an opportunity for many UM-Flint students to take part in community service. The Alternative Spring Break program and the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Association (DPTSA) gave us two examples of students engaged in meaningful causes throughout the Flint community. Alternative Spring[…]
UM-Flint's "Pride and Prejudice" offers modern take on literary classic
UM-Flint Theatre & Dance is back. Just over two years after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down productions worldwide, audiences can come to UM-Flint in-person to see "Pride and Prejudice," a modern take on Jane Austen's classic novel. The play will be performed on March 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20[…]
Find your community with these student clubs in the Department of Natural Sciences
No matter what path a UM-Flint student takes, there's an organization that offers community and development related to their interests. Students in the Department of Natural Sciences are no exception. Comprised of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics, one might imagine this department to be all about long days in the lab and late nights[…]
How will you support UM-Flint during Giving Blueday?
Giving Blueday is an annual day of giving that will take place across the University of Michigan campuses on March 16. Many units at UM-Flint participate in this initiative and have a wide variety of funds that impact our campus in countless positive ways. Read more to learn about some of the funds that have[…]
UM-Flint welcomes new director of Frances Willson Thompson Library
Jennifer Dean, Ph.D., MLIS, MMus, has joined the University of Michigan-Flint community as director of the Frances Willson Thompson Library. Dean's leadership, both as a scholar and engaged advocate for education, will ensure that the Thompson Library remains a cornerstone of excellence for UM-Flint stakeholders. Having served most recently as dean of libraries and instructional[…]
UM-Flint hosts second Iqbal Symposium on Islamic Thought & Civilization
UM-Flint is hosting the second annual Iqbal Symposium at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in the Northbank Center Grand Ballroom. The event has a hybrid format with limited in-person seating and a virtual program.
U.S. Senator Gary Peters highlights cybersecurity at UM-Flint
On February 14, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, visited the Cybersecurity Training Center (CTC) at UM-Flint in his tour of cyber hubs in Michigan. The visit included a roundtable discussion regarding cybersecurity and workforce development, a cybersecurity training demonstration, and a presentation to highlight the importance of[…]
These love stories started at UM-Flint
In celebration of Valentine's Day, we asked our alumni to let us know if their love story began on the UM-Flint campus. We received an overwhelming response! These heartwarming memories of devotion remind us of the amazing people and meaningful connections that define the UM-Flint community. Keep reading to see if you recognize these couples![…]
5 things I valued most about my UM-Flint experience
Harley Brown graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint in December 2021 with a bachelor's degree in communication. In this article, he looks back on what was most impactful to him as a UM-Flint student. 5. Being Involved Being involved on campus was probably the biggest advantage I found as a developing professional. I worked in[…]
Physical Therapy professor Julie Wiebe featured in "Movers and Mentors"
The recently published book Movers and Mentors: Leaders in Movement Science Share Tips, Tactics, and Stories features interviews of 81 leading minds in physical therapy and movement science. The book gives a personal, human insight into their lives and careers, answers questions related to their career progression, addresses the numerous challenges they overcame, and shares[…]