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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 earns Gold-level veteran-friendly school status for 10th consecutive year
Excitement and camaraderie filled the air during the Student Veterans Resource Center's open house, Sept. 26, and for good reason. Student veterans, administrators and supporters celebrated the university's recognition from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency as a gold-level veteran-friendly school for the 10th consecutive year. In order to receive this award, the university had to[…]
UM-Flint to host third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4
As the old saying goes: "The third time's a charm." And while Earth may only have one chance, the University of Michigan-Flint's Planet Blue Ambassador program wants you to know that you can still make a difference during its third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4. The PBA program will offer daily events that aim[…]
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 OT student transforming patient care through 3D printing
Nicholette Baker's journey through the College of Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint is a narrative on innovation and dedication. The 26-year-old graduate student from New Baltimore is leading the way in integrating 3D printing technology with occupational therapy, anticipating a future where customization and accessibility transform patient care. In pursuing her Doctor of[…]
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 and American University of Sharjah launch dual master's program, expanding access to global education
The College of Innovation & Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint has formed an international partnership with the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates for a dual master's degree program. The partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities and foster global learning experiences for students in computer science and information systems, cybersecurity, data[…]
UM-Flint CIT Welcomes Cohort of International Research Scholars
As College of Innovation & Technology research funding grows, the college has welcomed a cohort of international research scholars to collaborate on faculty funded projects. Thanks to new international agreements and partnerships in the Middle East and North Africa region, nine graduate students from top universities in Tunisia will finalize their thesis work with CIT[…]
UM-Flint hosting Sustainability Week, Oct. 2-6
Kermit the Frog famously sang, "It's not easy being green." But don't tell that to the members of the University of Michigan-Flint's Planet Blue Ambassador program. In fact, the program's members want to show you just how easy it can be to live green during Sustainability Week, Oct. 2-6. Throughout the week, more than a dozen[…]
UM-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology Offering Creative Summer Camp Options
Building on the success of its inaugural summer camp offering from one year ago, the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology will host unique and expanded learning opportunities for middle and high school students next month. Last year's single camp, which featured projects in physics, sustainability, engineering, and others, brought students from more[…]