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Whittaker to share his spirit of reinvention at UM-Flint's Winter 2026 Commencement

April 2, 2026 8:17 am Kat Oak

Ken Whittaker's non-traditional path to a degree led him to earning the Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholar award, UM-Flint's highest academic honor for undergraduates.

Ken Whittaker returned to college to finally complete his degree, continuing his work as an executive director of Michigan United.

UM-Flint to "Take Back the Night" in support of sexual assault survivors and awareness, April 9

April 1, 2026 9:09 am Caroline Rathbun

Take Back the Night will take place at 6 p.m., April 9, beginning on the first floor of the Harding Mott University Center.

Each April, the University of Michigan-Flint community joins a national movement to raise awareness of sexual violence and support survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's SAAM events will focus on reclaiming safety, connection and empowerment, highlighted by the university's annual Take Back the Night rally and march at 6 p.m., April 9. Take[…]

UM-Flint's Hristova is reimagining choral music education

March 31, 2026 11:18 am Kat Oak

From left: Erin Colwitz and Gabriela Hristova at the American Choral Directors Association Midwest Conference in February 2026.

UM-Flint's choral director, Gabriela Hristova, recently presented at the American Choral Directors Association, exploring student access.

Then. Now. Wow. (MusiCollage Photo Gallery)

March 31, 2026 10:11 am Logan McGrady

What do 18th-century composer Luigi Boccherini and contemporary percussionist Ivan Trevino have in common? Their work shared the stage at UM-Flint's annual MusiCollage, March 26, at the FIM Whiting Auditorium. From classical to jazz and everything in between, student musicians delivered a dynamic showcase featuring the Wind Symphony, University Chorale, Chamber Singers, University Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble &[…]

UM-Flint launches Engage Flint Grant Program to deepen community partnerships

March 30, 2026 1:29 pm Robb King

The University of Michigan-Flint is inviting faculty and staff to strengthen connections with the local community through a new funding opportunity focused on collaborative, community-driven work. Announced by the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Engage Flint Grant Program will support projects co-designed by members of the university and the[…]

LIVING COLORS (Holi Photo Gallery)

March 30, 2026 8:33 am Logan McGrady

The Indian Student Association hosted its annual Holi Fest, March 27, in recognition of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, love and spring. It is also an invocation for a good spring harvest season and the victory of good over evil. The celebration originated and is predominantly celebrated in India and Nepal but has spread[…]

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

March 25, 2026 9:22 am Shaun Bailey

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

March 24, 2026 4:20 pm Jennifer Brady

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[…]

LUCKY STIFF (Theatre Production Photo Gallery)

March 23, 2026 11:17 am Logan McGrady

The university's Theatre & Dance Program, in conjunction with the Flint Repertory Theatre, is presenting "Lucky Stiff" with shows through April 4 at the UM-Flint Theatre. The play centers on Harry Witherspoon, who stands to inherit $6 million if he can pass off his recently deceased uncle as still alive during a Monte Carlo vacation. If[…]

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

March 19, 2026 9:30 am Logan McGrady

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[…]