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UM-Flint student associations team up for medical training event
Two student organizations at the University of Michigan-Flint have formed a partnership based on steady hands and a desire to care for others. It's all part of a combined effort between UM-Flint's Pre-Veterinary Medical Association and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students for an event titled "Start the Actual Training," that focuses on teaching students how[…]
UM-Flint chemistry professor advocates for inclusivity in STEM
Sarah Goddard Power, a former University of Michigan regent (1974-87), worked diligently during her time with the university to promote inclusivity and to advance the position of women and minorities in faculty and administrative roles. In fact, her dedication to those causes led to then-U.S. President Jimmy Carter naming her deputy assistant secretary of state[…]
UM-Flint to offer Doctorate of Business Administration program for fall 2023
The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management will begin offering the first and only Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-accredited Doctorate of Business Administration program in the state of Michigan. Launching fall 2023, the program is designed to advance students' careers and expand their earning potential. The DBA is designed for the working professional,[…]
UM-Flint alum works to keep legacy of Whaley House alive
If the walls of the Whaley Historic House Museum could talk, the variety of stories they could share about the family who lived there and the transformations that have taken place – both at the home and in the neighborhood – throughout the past 138 years would be enthralling. And it's that type of environment[…]
UM-Flint renews partnership with Flint's Factory Two
Building partnerships, encouraging innovation and empowering students through learning and hands-on experiences are values shared by the University of Michigan-Flint and Factory Two.
UM-Flint student finds opportunities as laboratory technician
Avery Jacobs, a 2023 mechanical engineering major from Flint, came to the University of Michigan-Flint with a passion and appreciation for all things mechanical.
UM-Flint wildlife biology student earns recognition as Student Veteran of the Year
One University of Michigan-Flint student is going above and beyond by helping fellow student veterans on campus. As a result, Christopher Mayes, a junior wildlife biology major from Grand Blanc and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has been recognized as UM-Flint's Student Veteran of the Year thanks to his involvement in the Peer Advisors for Veteran[…]
UM-Flint offers new degree in software engineering
Job security. Rewarding, problem-solving work. Competitive salaries. There's no wonder software engineering is one of the most in-demand careers for both employers and job seekers alike. In order to meet both the growing demand for software developers and the lightning-fast pace at which technology is evolving, the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology[…]
UM-Flint professor creates connections through language and research
Kazuko Hiramatsu is a connector. She is connecting her students with a broad understanding of how they fit into the world. She is connecting professors, linguists and administrators with pathways to more mindful teaching practices. And she is also trying to connect all of us to the understanding of how we make and share meaning[…]
UM-Flint Psychology Club debuts new career series panel
Psychology students got the chance to pick their professor's brains all in the name of researching professional development and choosing a potential career path. It was all part of the University of Michigan-Flint Psychology Club's new monthly career series panel held Oct. 27 that highlights different professions and graduate programs directly related to psychology and[…]