Tag Archives: higher education

UM-Flint's Moot Court program prepares future legal scholars

Alyssia Washington's time in Moot Court has helped prepare her for a career in legal policy.

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 "Exploring Health Care Careers" summer camp partnered with organizations like the Genesee County Sheriff's Office and UM-Flint's Department of Public Safety to conduct an accident simulation.

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[…]