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UM-Flint student pursues Occupational Therapy and MBA degrees
Quinn Hanses dreams of being the voice for her patients. At the University of Michigan-Flint, she can pursue this dream in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a concentration in Healthcare Management.
UM-Flint's culture of support: History distributes more than $70,000 in additional scholarships
Jilian Lueker, a senior UM-Flint student with a major in Psychology and minor in History, was at work when she learned that an additional $1500 scholarship would help fund her tuition this fall. The surprise email announcement caught her off guard. "I basically was running around the store, telling my coworkers, 'Guys, this is amazing.[…]
New UM-Flint Student Government president focuses on engagement, DEI and sustainability
With aims to make a difference for fellow students, Samantha Uptmor has stepped into the role of University of Michigan-Flint Student Government president for the 2020-2021 school year.
UM-Flint focused on safety, flexibility with Food Service options
The University of Michigan-Flint has made changes to food service options this Fall semester to ensure the safety of students and provide greater flexibility in using their meal plans.
UM-Flint nurse practitioner program partners with counseling services to support students
The University of Michigan Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is partnering with the University's Counseling and Psychological Services to offer supportive counseling to residents in the program.
UM-Flint receives $300,000 EDA CARES Act grant to support local economic development
The University of Michigan-Flint is the only institution in the state of Michigan to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration
Sociology professor explores the impact of urban planning in new book
In his recently published book, Chasing World-Class Urbanism: Global Policy versus Everyday Survival in Buenos Aires, Lederman explores how the city's goal of becoming "world class" has created differing outcomes for its residents.
Explained: The people behind UM-Flint campus building names
You might start your day in French Hall, cross the river to the White Building, take a break in the Harding Mott University Center, and finish your assignments in the Thompson Library. But what is the story behind these buildings' full names? UM-Flint was originally founded in 1956 as Flint College, and was housed on[…]
MSB Expansion will transform STEM learning at UM-Flint
After construction paused for nearly two months due to COVID-19, work has resumed on the 61,000 sq. ft. expansion to UM-Flint's Murchie Science Building. Featuring ample laboratory spaces with state-of-the-art equipment, innovative active learning classrooms, and plentiful collaboration spaces for students, the design of the MSB Expansion emphasizes accessibility, innovation, and support in the STEM[…]
Maureen Tippen awarded UM President's Award for Distinguished Service in International Education
The President's Award for Distinguished Service in International Education honors a faculty member who had a sustained commitment to international education, was a leader in the field of international education.