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UM-Flint's experiential learning opportunities help students prepare for meaningful careers
No matter how skilled the instructor, how compelling the lecture or how engrossing the textbook may be, there is no substitute for learning by doing. Taking concepts learned in the classroom and applying them in the real world transforms a concept from the theoretical to the practical, solidifying that knowledge in a learner's mind and[…]
PLAY. EXPLORE. DISCOVER. (Early Childhood Development Center photo gallery)
Families from across the UM-Flint campus and the surrounding community came together for an evening of play, discovery and imagination at the Early Childhood Development Center's "Light Up the Night" event, Jan. 16. From glowing experiments to hands-on classroom activities, children and caregivers explored the magical relationship between light and shadow through interactive learning stations[…]
DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY (Silent Disco photo gallery)
With glowing headphones for one and all, University of Michigan-Flint students brought movement and serious energy to the Jan. 15 Silent Disco, an interactive dance party featuring three different music channels, including one devoted to on-site requests. From throwback hits to today's chart-toppers, dancers switched between stations to match their vibe, creating a one-of-a-kind experience where the[…]
Yener Kandogan named dean of UM-Flint's School of Management
The University of Michigan-Flint has promoted Yener Kandogan to dean of its School of Management, pending approval by the U-M Board of Regents. If approved, his first day would be March 1, at which time he will become the 10th dean in the school's history. "I believe that Dr. Kandogan is the right person to[…]
Let's Go … 'Brr?' (Ice carving photo gallery)
While the weather outside may have been frightful, with its cold and damp wintery mix, the day still managed to have a certain warmth as The Office of the Dean of Students hosted its Maize & Blue Winter Days Kickoff on Jan. 6. The event featured free snacks and hot beverages – there's the warmth[…]
Curating Success (Master of Public Administration alumni video)
Meet Malcolm Cottle, curator of collections at the Sloan Museum of Discovery and a 2022 UM-Flint MPA graduate. With a decade of experience in museum work, Cottle came to the university to strengthen his leadership and nonprofit management skills. That journey led him from graduate study at our downtown campus to the classroom, where he[…]
UM-Flint to welcome students back with Winter Maize & Blue Days and MLK Day of Service
University of Michigan-Flint students will kick off the winter 2026 semester with Winter Maize & Blue Days, a series of events designed to help new and returning Wolverines reconnect with campus, explore resources and have fun together in the first weeks of classes. Maize & Blue Days is the university's official welcome program each semester[…]
KARTS, COMBOS and COMEBACKS (Esports photo gallery)
UM-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology partnered with the Michigan High School Esports Federation to host the fall 2025 state finals, Dec. 13, at the university's Murchie Science Building. More than 120 teams and 350 players from 70-plus schools throughout the state participated, with 11 champions crowned in games that included Rocket League, Marvel Rivals,[…]
Maize and Blue Scholar honors mother's legacy, inspires community care at UM-Flint
Adeline Walker's journey through the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing is a testament to how life-changing education, resilient community support, and hands-on experience can shape not only an individual but an entire region. Walker, a 2025 UM-Flint graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and recipient of the university's Maize and Blue Scholar[…]
UM-Flint computing programs earn ABET accreditation, reaching gold standard for STEM
The University of Michigan-Flint's computer science and computer information systems programs have earned accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the worldwide standard for engineering and computing program quality. This marks the first time the university's computing programs have received the recognition. The accreditation came with a completely clean report; no deficiencies, weaknesses[…]