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UM-Flint receives $746K grant to operate as a regional hub for digital resources and education
Consider all the ways you use technology in your daily life. Bills are paid online. Job searches are conducted on the internet. Earning a college degree is just a Wi-Fi connection away. Family members half the world apart are able to stay in touch thanks to modern connectivity. However, imagine if these digital resources weren't[…]
UM-Flint's Take Back the Night event highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which the University of Michigan-Flint is recognizing with a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness, supporting survivors and fostering prevention. Central to this year's programming is the annual Take Back the Night rally. This year, acclaimed filmmaker and activist Byron Hurt will deliver the keynote address. The[…]
UM-Flint receives $50K grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation to support students, new mothers
The University of Michigan-Flint recently received a $50,000 grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation supporting two initiatives that benefit current students in need and new moms in the greater Flint community. The grant is split equally between Wolverine Essentials, a one-stop location for UM-Flint students to access basic needs, services and resources, and[…]
Beyond books: A look at resources at the Frances Willson Thompson Library
Libraries have long been cornerstones of learning and community engagement, evolving from traditional repositories of books to multifaceted hubs offering diverse educational resources and services. Modern libraries are designed to cater to a wide range of needs, providing patrons with both a tranquil space to study and access to a wealth of knowledge and technology.[…]
UM-Flint recognized for exceptional 2024 student voter turnout
The University of Michigan-Flint was recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a "2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting." The program aims to recognize colleges and universities that make significant efforts toward increasing nonpartisan student voter participation. To be recognized by ALL IN, universities must complete four key actions: participate in[…]
UM-Flint to celebrate its 30th annual Day of Service in honor of MLK
For the past three decades, the University of Michigan-Flint has recognized the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its annual Day of Service. Now in its 30th year, the event highlights the university's focus on engaged citizenship and provides an opportunity to support Genesee County residents while upholding King's legacy. The[…]
UM-Flint Occupational Therapy Department launches disability bowling initiative
Rolling into new lanes of inclusion, the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences has launched a program that it hopes could be right up the alley for individuals with disabilities. What started as a one-on-one bowling session has now struck a chord with the community, growing into a weekly[…]
BURSTING INTO SONG (photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's University Chorale and Chamber Singers came together Dec. 7 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Flint for the annual UM-Flint Music "Sounds of the Season" holiday concert. Photos by Jake Cessna, Office of Marketing and Communications.
MOONLIGHT MENU (Photo Gallery)
University of Michigan-Flint students participated in the traditional Late-Night Breakfast on Dec. 5 in the run-up to final exams. Some donned their best sleepwear and enjoyed a menu that included a variety of breakfast favorites, including scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, pastries and more. The event also included games, prizes, karaoke and other entertainment. Photos[…]
UM-Flint lauded by The Military Times for veteran friendliness
Already recognized once this academic year, the University of Michigan-Flint has earned acknowledgment from The Military Times via its 2025 "Best for Vets" rankings. It is the fourth consecutive year UM-Flint has been added to the list. For more than a decade, the Times has recognized colleges and universities with "a commitment to supporting veterans[…]