Tag Archives: higher education
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.[…]
UM-Flint to welcome students back with Winter Maize & Blue Days and MLK Day of Service
University of Michigan-Flint students will kick off the winter 2026 semester with Winter Maize & Blue Days, a series of events designed to help new and returning Wolverines reconnect with campus, explore resources and have fun together in the first weeks of classes. Maize & Blue Days is the university's official welcome program each semester[…]
A family affair: Three siblings make their mark at UM-Flint
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[…]
Fennell joins UM-Flint as director of exercise science program
Curt Fennell, associate professor of exercise science, has been named director of the exercise science program in the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint, bringing years of experience as both an educator and researcher to the campus. Fennell began his administrative role with the university remotely in June before[…]
Get to know the Division of Student Affairs at UM-Flint (2025-26 academic year)
Student life is a central part of the UM-Flint experience, and DSA provides services, programs and opportunities that support students throughout their time on campus. With more than 100 student clubs and organizations, as well as resources ranging from counseling and wellness services to leadership development and community-building programs, DSA works to ensure students have[…]
UM-Flint to host acclaimed scholar, Dr. Jonathan Metzl, for keynote on health politics
The University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences will host acclaimed author and professor, Dr. Jonathan Metzl, for a series of campus events, Oct. 22, including a keynote titled "Protest Psychosis: What the Race-Based Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in the 1960s Reveals about the Health Politics of Today." Metzl, a physician, psychiatric sociologist, and director of[…]
UM-Flint celebrates fourth annual Sustainability Week with hands-on environmental action
The University of Michigan-Flint is hosting its fourth annual Sustainability Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4. The weeklong celebration features free food, community service and practical sustainability workshops, and offers students, faculty and staff opportunities to engage with environmental initiatives through hands-on activities and educational programming. The event is coordinated by the Planet Blue[…]
UM-Flint's Educator Development Program empowers future educators through personalized support
The Morris Hood, Jr. Educator Development Program at the University of Michigan-Flint is transforming the educational journeys of aspiring teachers by providing comprehensive support systems that address their academic and personal needs. Through personalized coaching, wellness resources and community engagement opportunities, MHED creates pathways to success for students who might otherwise face significant barriers to[…]
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[…]
UM-Flint's MSW program granted Pre-Candidacy status on the path to accreditation
The University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences has announced that its Master of Social Work program has been granted Pre-Candidacy status by the Council on Social Work Education, marking a significant milestone toward achieving full accreditation. The MSW program, which welcomed 15 students this fall, is on its path for a full accreditation review[…]