Tag Archives: Graduate Programs

UM-Flint awards inaugural Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship to Chavonte Boyd

Chavonte Boyd (left) was surprised with a $30,000 scholarship to pursue a master's degree at UM-Flint in recognition of his leadership and service to the Flint community. John Ambrose presented the award during a special ceremony.

A rising leader dedicated to helping Flint area families will have the financial barriers to earning an advanced degree greatly reduced thanks to a new award from the University of Michigan-Flint.  Chavonte Boyd, family engagement coordinator/facilitator at the Accelerated Learning Academy, has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship,[…]

UM-Flint expands opportunities: New graduate programs now open to international students

The MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering is one of 11 graduate programs that are now accepting international applicants, thanks to the new Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification.

The Office of Graduate Programs at the University of Michigan-Flint has announced that 11 graduate programs, previously limited to domestic applicants, have achieved Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification, officially authorizing them to enroll F-1 international students. This important update expands academic opportunities at UM-Flint and reinforces the university's commitment to global diversity and educational[…]

"BREATHE NORMALLY … YOU'RE A GRADUATE!" (Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice graduation ceremony)

The University of Michigan-Flint celebrated the graduation of its fifth Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice cohort, Aug. 15. The program celebrated 30 graduates at the ceremony, staged at the UM-Flint Theatre. DNAP students complete an intensive 36-month curriculum that integrates advanced didactic instruction, high-acuity clinical training, and evidence-based research to prepare them as expert Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. They emerge as autonomous[…]

UM-Flint launching Master of Science in Applied Finance for fall 2025

The Master of Science in Applied Finance offers concentrations in corporate and investment finance, both of which can be completed entirely online.

The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management is expanding its graduate offerings with the introduction of a Master of Science in Applied Finance program for fall 2025.  Designed for professionals looking to advance their careers in finance or transition into the field, the program will provide a practical, skills-based approach to corporate financial management, investment[…]

UM-Flint graduate student Sellon finds meaning in advocating for disabled and veterans rights

Sellon posing with his family when his wife received her dual American/Canadian citizenship; he and his wife; Sellon receiving the St. Barbara medal (the patron saint of artillery); posing with his daughter; and on deployment with the U.S. Army in Iraq.

His experiences in UM-Flint's master's in public administration program has been integral in pursuing a second-chapter career in veterans and disabled rights.

UM-Flint and Alma College partner to advance occupational therapy education

From left to right are representatives from both UM-Flint and Alma College: Tim Pinnow, Nancy Dopke, Sean Burke, Karen Ball, Brianna Harfmann, Julie Jacob, Jeff Turk, Donna Fry, Christopher Lewis and Yener Kandogan.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Occupational Therapy program and Alma College signed a collaborative agreement Sept. 20 that will foster new educational opportunities for students in the region. The agreement will provide two Alma College students with direct conditional admission into the doctor of occupational therapy program at UM-Flint every year, creating an exciting pathway for[…]

How to become an occupational therapist and transform lives with UM-Flint

If you're passionate about helping others achieve their fullest potential and are considering a career in occupational therapy, you're on the right track. Occupational therapists play a crucial role in enabling individuals of all ages to participate in everyday activities, despite physical, cognitive or emotional challenges. The journey to becoming an OT is rigorous but[…]