Tag Archives: Graduate Programs

UM-Flint recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in online education

The University of Michigan-Flint was recognized by U.S. News & World Report for superior online degree programming.

The University of Michigan-Flint has been recognized for its excellence in online education by U.S. News & World Report in its newly published "Best Online Programs" rankings. The university was honored for its online bachelor's degree programs and earned recognition for its general business program. Additionally, UM-Flint's online master's degree programs in education and nursing[…]

UM-Flint OT, MBA grad working to improve outcomes for Parkinson's patients

Quinn Hanses is utilizing her UM-Flint education to make a difference for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease in the U.S, according to the Parkinson's Foundation. With more than 10 million people worldwide living with the disease, the focus on additional understanding and treatment of Parkinson's is easy to understand. And one of the newest medical professionals involved in finding those answers is a University[…]

UM-Flint DNP students awarded for heart disease treatment findings

Angela Bowman, Katrina Hobson, and Takesha Thornton presented their findings on heart disease treatment earlier this month.

It's been said that "a picture is worth a thousand words," but what about a poster? For three University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing graduate students, the word used to describe their poster was "winner," as their work won the award for best poster at the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference at Traverse City's[…]

UM-Flint surprised D'Asia Beard with Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship

In a workday surprise, D’Asia Beard was awarded UM-Flint’s Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship, which covers two years of tuition and mandatory fees.

Unless it's your birthday, most "surprises" at work are likely to ruin your day. That's especially true when you work for a health care organization and are pulled into a room to answer questions about a "serious investigation."  Such was the situation D'Asia Beard, an incoming MS in Health Care Management student from Flint, found[…]

'Victors in Grad School' podcast offers expert advice, personal perspectives

UM-Flint Graduate Programs has launched a new podcast to provide insights on graduate school for prospective students.

When you think of podcasts, what's the first thing that comes to mind? If you're like most, it's probably talking heads and true crime. But what if you're someone who is giving consideration to furthering their education? Wouldn't it be nice to hear a good success story and know you're not alone? If you answered[…]

Graduate scholarship continues to recognize emerging leaders in Flint

Two Master of Public Administration graduate students at UM-Flint have been awarded the Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship.

The Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship at UM-Flint was created in 2018 to recognize, reward, and develop the region's next generation of leadership talent. Since its inception, six visionary graduate students have received the award, which covers up to two full academic years of tuition and mandatory fees. It requires a nomination from the applicant's[…]

Building a Stronger Community Through Leadership

Matt Trevithick (left) with Crim Fitness Foundation CEO Lauren Holaly Zembo

Matt Trevithick has been awarded the University of Michigan-Flint's Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship, which was created in 2018 to recognize and support up-and-coming leaders within the community. This graduate-level scholarship requires nomination by the applicant's employer (supervisor or higher administration only) and covers up to two full academic years of tuition and mandatory fees.[…]