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UM-Flint community rallies around students during Giving Blueday 2026

Freezing temperatures didn’t stop university leaders like Yener Kandogan, dean of the School of Management, from taking part in the dunk tank to drive donations and engagement during Giving Blueday 2026.

When the University of Michigan-Flint received more than 180 gifts by noon on Giving Blueday, March 18, Chancellor Laurence Alexander was ready. The university's top administrator faced four rounds of increasingly spicy chicken wings during the Giving Blueday Hot Ones Challenge, which was streamed live on Instagram and drew a sizeable campus crowd. Alexander faced[…]

The Maize & Blue Effect (Giving Blueday 2026 photo gallery)

UM-Flint Chancellor Laurence Alexander took part in a Hot Ones–style challenge, answering questions while sampling increasingly spicy chicken wings. Each milestone of 40 gifts unlocked the next heat level.

Energy filled the Harding Mott University Center on March 18 as the campus community gathered to celebrate Giving Blueday. The annual 24-hour day of generosity invites supporters across the University of Michigan's three campuses to rally behind the programs and opportunities that make a difference for students. While the effort spans the globe through online contributions, UM-Flint brought the[…]

Donor participation increased throughout the UM-Flint community during Giving Blueday 2025

On-campus events like a cash cube for student organizations supplemented the energy and involvement of donors’ online activity during Giving Blueday 2025.

Giving Blueday–the University of Michigan's annual day of giving–is generally known as an online event. After all, the internet is the best way to engage U-M's global community of alumni and other supporters of the Maize and Blue. It's an effective method that allows donors to support what they love about the university at their[…]

Support what you love about UM-Flint during Giving Blueday 2025

During Giving Blueday 2025, donors can choose from the widest-ever selection of gift funds, ensuring their generosity supports what they care about most at UM-Flint.

The University of Michigan-Flint community came out in full force during Giving Blueday 2024, with a record-breaking 459 donors contributing to the campus during the annual day of giving. These selfless donors supported UM-Flint students in every aspect of their education, from emergency funds for learners in need to funding student-led research projects and off-campus[…]

UM-Flint students were 'Leaders and Best' during Giving Blueday 2024

Student organizations took center stage during Giving Blueday 2024, creating new opportunities for donors to support the work being done by learners and doers on campus.

Rather than sitting on the sidelines during Giving Blueday 2024, the University of Michigan-Flint Women's Soccer Club went on the offensive. The team set a lofty goal: raising $1,000 from at least 15 donors. Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of donors, they not only met but exceeded those benchmarks, with $1,245 raised from[…]

Giving Blueday 2024 (Photo Gallery)

The UM-Flint community came together, March 13, to celebrate 10 years of Giving Blueday

The Harding Mott University Center was buzzing with activity and excitement, March 13, as the campus community came together to celebrate 10 years of Giving Blueday. The annual event is 24 hours of giving as members and supporters of all three University of Michigan campuses have the opportunity to give to the programs and causes[…]

UM-Flint community unites in student support during Giving Blueday 2023

Tabitha Robinson recalled her own childhood experiences when making a gift on Giving Blueday. “As a Flint native, I fondly remember attending a summer camp on campus. With my gift, I hope our local youth may have the same opportunities.” Robinson is a 2019 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a donor relations and stewardship officer at the university.

With more than 420 donors gifting close to $350,000 in support of student organizations and resources on March 15, Giving Blueday 2023 was a banner event for student success at the University of Michigan-Flint. Now in its ninth year, Giving Blueday is U-M's annual day of giving. UM-Flint's $342,000 in gifts placed it second among[…]

Giving Blueday makes a difference for student organizations

Thanks to Giving Blueday support, student organizations like the Entrepreneurs Society continue to provide amazing opportunities for UM-Flint learners.

The generosity of the University of Michigan-Flint community was on full display during Giving Blueday 2022, with close to 300 donors contributing more than $300,000 to UM-Flint during the annual day of giving. This outpouring of philanthropic support placed the university second among all units across the three campuses. UM-Flint aims to unite 500 donors in[…]