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UM-Flint recognizes student achievement at Celebrating Wolverine Excellence awards ceremony

Celebrating Wolverine Excellence award winners. CWE took place on April 16, during which 20 awards were presented to campus leaders and student organizations.

The University of Michigan-Flint community gathered on April 16 in the Northbank Center Ballroom for the annual Celebrating Wolverine Excellence awards ceremony, an evening dedicated to honoring student leaders, organizations and mentors who move the campus forward. The celebration, emceed by Matt Oxie and Reilly Chabie, both counselors with Counseling and Psychological Services, brought together[…]

UM-Flint Esports: Building a competitive legacy

UM-Flint Esports competitor Cole Mays, a junior engineering major from Flint, celebrates a team win against Valparaiso University at the Match Point Invitational hosted by Western Michigan University.

The University of Michigan-Flint Esports program is proving that last year's breakout season was just the beginning. After a landmark 2024–25 academic year, the program has followed up with an impressive fall and winter campaign, pairing Local Area Network trophies and undefeated records with a spring packed full of playoff-bound teams eager to make noise[…]

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

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 nurse anesthetist leader advocating for affordability reform in wake of new legislation

The future of Michigan's anesthesia workforce faces new questions as federal loan reforms threaten to restrict educational access for certified registered nurse anesthetists. At the forefront of the response is Gena Welch, president of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists and director of nurse anesthesia education at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences.[…]

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[…]

A family affair: Three siblings make their mark at UM-Flint

The Jarbou siblings, pictured left to right: Sarah, Sebastian and Samantha.

For most students, attending college is a moment to strike out on their own, the start of a solo journey of discovery and growth. But for Sarah, Samantha and Sebastian Jarbou—a trio of siblings enrolled at the University of Michigan-Flint—higher education is a shared adventure filled with mutual support, friendly mix-ups and a deep commitment[…]

UM-Flint to lead collaborative new moms program expanding pediatric care, community support

The University of Michigan-Flint will soon introduce a new program developed to enhance pediatric care and empower new mothers through education, support and early intervention. "Together in Flint: Strong Moms: Healthy Babies" is designed to address gaps in pediatric services and provide much-needed resources to area families. Led by Lindsay Marquardt, clinical assistant professor of[…]