Tag Archives: higher education
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[…]
UM-Flint to host pair of Trans Awareness Week events, Nov. 13 & 20
Callum Carr presents at last years Trans Day of Remembrance event.
UM-Flint's Moot Court program prepares future legal scholars
There's no question that learning the legal discipline is an enormous challenge, but it's one that the University of Michigan-Flint's Moot Court program is ready to help its members meet. Participants are given mock trial problems and showcase their written and oral advocacy skills to a panel of judges by defending both sides of two[…]
UM-Flint receives MiLEAP Quick Start and Barrier Removal grants to support student success initiatives
The University of Michigan-Flint has been awarded $252,012 from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential through its Student Success Grant program. The program is part of a new $45 million student success effort, which marks the state's first-ever grant program aimed at increasing student success rates at Michigan community and tribal colleges[…]
The benefits of earning a health care degree from UM-Flint: high salaries and job security
For prospective students, recent high school graduates, and parents guiding their children toward rewarding careers, pursuing a health care degree at the University of Michigan-Flint offers unmatched financial benefits. From high earning potential to robust job security, a degree in health care is not just a ticket to a job but also to a fulfilling[…]
UM-Flint OT student working to improve the lives of military veterans
With an innovative skillset and mission to serve, Miranda Crummey—an occupational therapy doctorate student from Laingsburg—is making a difference in the lives of veterans. Inspired by her father's military background and the foundational roots of occupational therapy, Crummey combines empathy and expertise to offer veterans a holistic, client-focused path to wellness and recovery. "A lot[…]
UM-Flint's College of Health Sciences hosts accident simulation during summer camp
The University of Michigan-Flint transformed into a bustling hub of future health care heroes, June 18-20, during the "Exploring Health Care Careers" summer camp. Local students walked in the shoes of first responders during an eye-opening accident simulation, a highlight that gave them a firsthand look at challenges and teamwork in health care. The sounds[…]
UM-Flint School of Management introduces Master of Supply Chain Management
The University of Michigan-Flint has introduced a new graduate program in Supply Chain Management. This program will train students to adapt to changing circumstances within manufacturing industries.