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University of Michigan-Flint welcomes students with familiar favorites and new traditions
Lace up your running shoes, Wolverines, as the University of Michigan-Flint's fall welcome lineup begins with nearly 200 students expected to run or walk down Kearsley Street as part of the Crim Festival of Races Michigan Mile. And that's just the beginning. Every student will have plenty of opportunities to make connections, explore campus and[…]
UM-Flint exhibition examines the university's role in Flint's urban renewal era
Blueprints of Power is part of the U-M Inclusive History Project, exploring UM-Flint's role in the local community.
Built for Belief: St. Paul's Episcopal Church (video story)
Built for Belief is a new video story series which explores Flint's faith-based institutions and how they have impacted the city's history.
UM-Flint students turn climate passion into action through inaugural fellowship
The Michigan Community Climate Action Fellowship is giving six University of Michigan-Flint students a new opportunity to turn their interest in sustainability and environmental justice into hands-on experience with community partners across the state. Launched this year and coordinated by the U‑M Graham Sustainability Institute in partnership with the Michigan Climate Action Network, M-CCAF connects[…]
UM-Flint connects incarcerated youth, professional dancers and students with 'Sharing Our Stories Through Dance'
Sharing Our Stories Through Dance was produced by UM-Flint faculty and students, Detroit Dance Collective, and incarcerated youth.
UM-Flint launches innovative School Social Work pathway in MSW program
The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences has launched a new School Social Work certificate pathway within its Master of Social Work program, providing students with the opportunity to become credentialed school social workers and make a lasting impact in their communities. "It's an extension of our MSW program," said Erin Johnson, clinical assistant[…]
UM-Flint Health Informatics and Information Management program graduates first class
The University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences will graduate its first cohort from the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management program this summer. The online program prepares students to manage medical records, safeguard sensitive data, and provide information-driven solutions in health care settings such as hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and government[…]
Summer camp expands UM-Flint women's club soccer community impact
UM-Flint's women's club soccer team is using its annual youth summer camp to build community connections, mentor young players, and sustain its student-run program. Now in its third year, the day camp is a high-energy event that brings local kids together on and off the field. This year's event will again serve as both a[…]
HOMEGROWN GREATNESS (Trey McKenney Day photo gallery)
Flint showed up for one of its own. Community members, local leaders and basketball fans packed the Riverfront Conference Center, May 14, to celebrate Flint native and University of Michigan men's basketball national champion Trey McKenney during "Trey Day." Hosted in partnership by the University of Michigan-Flint, the Flint & Genesee Group and the city[…]
UM-Flint's Womack recognized as community contributor of the year for advocacy and collaboration
Todd Womack, program manager, academic advisor, and lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences, has been named Community Contributor of the Year by the Arab American Heritage Council. He received the honor at the council's 28th annual Ensure the Legacy Banquet, which recognizes individuals whose work[…]