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UM-Flint expands basic needs support with Wolverine Essentials renovation and emergency grants

The University of Michigan-Flint has expanded support for students' basic needs through a renovated Wolverine Essentials space, enhanced emergency grant funding and new initiatives informed by a comprehensive basic needs survey conducted in fall 2024. The university celebrated the reopening of the space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Jan. 29, as part[…]

UM-Flint goes on the road for entrepreneurship bootcamp

A group of 26 entrepreneurs joined UM-Flint’s Innovation Incubator, Jan. 22, at Grand Blanc City Hall for the first session of the [IN] On the Road business Bootcamp series.

Innovation is hitting the streets of Grand Blanc. The University of Michigan-Flint's Innovation Incubator kicked off its signature [IN] On the Road Business Bootcamp series, Jan. 22, at Grand Blanc City Hall, bringing high-level business resources directly to the community. The five-session series provides a foundation for 26 aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs to start, grow[…]

Michigan public universities generate nearly $45 billion in economic impact according to newly published study

According to a new independent economic impact study, Michigan's 15 public universities prove to be a powerful economic engine for the state, generating nearly $45 billion in net new economic activity each year, supporting more than 129,000 jobs and contributing more than $7 billion in state tax revenue. The study was conducted by Anderson Economic Group and released[…]

COMMUNITY, COMPASSION AND ACTION (MLK Day of Service photo gallery)

University of Michigan-Flint students, faculty and staff honored the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the Flint community during its annual Day of Service, Jan. 19, which coincides with the federal holiday celebrating the former clergyman and civil rights leader. Following an on-campus celebratory breakfast, volunteers set out[…]

UM-Flint nurse anesthetist leader advocating for affordability reform in wake of new legislation

The future of Michigan's anesthesia workforce faces new questions as federal loan reforms threaten to restrict educational access for certified registered nurse anesthetists. At the forefront of the response is Gena Welch, president of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists and director of nurse anesthesia education at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences.[…]