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Make the most of summer vacation with UM-Flint's enriching K-12 camps

UM-Flint offers a variety of hands-on summer camp programs for students interested in nursing, music, and more.

Summer is just around the corner, and while many students are looking forward to relaxing days by the pool, others are excited to make the most of their free time by learning and experiencing topics they are really passionate about. Perhaps a budding entrepreneur is excited to learn what it actually takes to start a[…]

UM-Flint rallies around students with final exams events promoting wellness, community

Students enjoy a game of pool during the fall 2024 Late Night Breakfast.

As the end of the semester draws near, the University of Michigan-Flint is transforming final exams into a celebration of community and well-being with a lineup of events to ease stress, foster connection and support academic success. From creative crafting to late-night breakfasts and library lock-ins, the campus has opportunities for students to recharge and[…]

UM-Flint receives $746K grant to operate as a regional hub for digital resources and education

UM-Flint now serves as the Prosperity Region 6 Hub for the Michigan Inclusive Training Technology and Equity Network.

Consider all the ways you use technology in your daily life. Bills are paid online. Job searches are conducted on the internet. Earning a college degree is just a Wi-Fi connection away. Family members half the world apart are able to stay in touch thanks to modern connectivity. However, imagine if these digital resources weren't[…]

UM-Flint's Take Back the Night event highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Take Back the Night rally and march, 5 p.m., April 9, is a cornerstone event of Sexual Assault Awareness Month at UM-Flint.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which the University of Michigan-Flint is recognizing with a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness, supporting survivors and fostering prevention. Central to this year's programming is the annual Take Back the Night rally. This year, acclaimed filmmaker and activist Byron Hurt will deliver the keynote address. The[…]

UM-Flint receives $50K grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation to support students, new mothers

The Priority Health Total Health Foundation is supporting two UM-Flint initiatives that contribute to the health and wellness of students on campus and families in the community.

The University of Michigan-Flint recently received a $50,000 grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation supporting two initiatives that benefit current students in need and new moms in the greater Flint community.  The grant is split equally between Wolverine Essentials, a one-stop location for UM-Flint students to access basic needs, services and resources, and[…]

Beyond books: A look at resources at the Frances Willson Thompson Library

The library has many useful resources for students, some of which appear to be straight out of science fiction, such as this quiet study pod.

Libraries have long been cornerstones of learning and community engagement, evolving from traditional repositories of books to multifaceted hubs offering diverse educational resources and services. Modern libraries are designed to cater to a wide range of needs, providing patrons with both a tranquil space to study and access to a wealth of knowledge and technology.[…]

UM-Flint recognized for exceptional 2024 student voter turnout

UM-Flint continues to be recognized for exceptional voter turnout.

The University of Michigan-Flint was recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a "2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting." The program aims to recognize colleges and universities that make significant efforts toward increasing nonpartisan student voter participation. To be recognized by ALL IN, universities must complete four key actions: participate in[…]

UM-Flint to celebrate its 30th annual Day of Service in honor of MLK

Donna Fry, dean of the College of Health Sciences (front right), with UM-Flint volunteers as they package meals for the United Way during UM-Flint’s 2024 Day of Service.

For the past three decades, the University of Michigan-Flint has recognized the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its annual Day of Service. Now in its 30th year, the event highlights the university's focus on engaged citizenship and provides an opportunity to support Genesee County residents while upholding King's legacy. The[…]

UM-Flint Occupational Therapy Department launches disability bowling initiative

Gabi Craner, an OTD student from Fenton (left) and Laura Alegre, an OTD student from Flint (right), assist program participant Anne Miller as she learns how to bowl more independently after having a stroke.

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 lauded by The Military Times for veteran friendliness

The Military Times has recognized UM-Flint on its "Best for Vets" list for the fourth consecutive year.

Already recognized once this academic year, the University of Michigan-Flint has earned acknowledgment from The Military Times via its 2025 "Best for Vets" rankings. It is the fourth consecutive year UM-Flint has been added to the list. For more than a decade, the Times has recognized colleges and universities with "a commitment to supporting veterans[…]