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HOMEGROWN GREATNESS (Trey McKenney Day photo gallery)
Flint showed up for one of its own. Community members, local leaders and basketball fans packed the Riverfront Conference Center, May 14, to celebrate Flint native and University of Michigan men's basketball national champion Trey McKenney during "Trey Day." Hosted in partnership by the University of Michigan-Flint, the Flint & Genesee Group and the city[…]
MOMENTS THAT MATTER (Officer Friendly Day photo gallery)
Officer Friendly Day was back for year five on May 9, and the impact keeps getting bigger. What started in Flint is now drawing attention across the country as a model for strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the autism community. Through interactive experiences, thoughtful programming and plenty of moments of joy, families and officers connected in ways that go[…]
CAP SPACE (Graduation cap photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's Winter 2026 Commencement ceremonies, May 3 at the Dort Financial Center, delivered all the celebration you'd expect—and a little extra personality to match. That creativity shone through most on the graduates' caps, where messages ranged from heartfelt and reflective to witty and unmistakably Michigan. Each one told its own story, turning[…]
TURNING THE TASSEL & THE PAGE (Winter 2026 commencement photo gallery)
They say April showers, of which there were many, bring May flowers. Well, in the city of Flint, they also bring University of Michigan-Flint graduates. The downtown campus celebrated the latest group of "Leaders and Best," May 3, at its Winter 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Dort Financial Center. About 950 graduates were eligible to[…]
A TAPESTRY OF ACHIEVEMENT (Graduate celebration photo gallery)
With commencement just days away, the University of Michigan-Flint spent the past week celebrating graduates across a series of community-centered events. From the Black Student Union's B.L.A.K. Graduation to a vibrant Latino Celebration featuring art, culture and a live mariachi band, each gathering reflected the journeys of its graduates. Lavender Graduation honored LGBTQIA2S+ students with pride stoles, while the[…]
BEYOND THE BADGE (DPS community engagement photo gallery)
Building connections that go beyond the badge, the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety continues its work with residents at River Village Apartments through consistent, on-the-ground engagement. Weekly tutoring led by faculty and staff provides students with academic support and mentorship in a space that feels familiar and supportive. The department's mobile engagement RV adds to[…]
Movement Meets Meaning (dance photo gallery)
A step. A turn. A story told without words. The UM-Flint Spring Dance Concert brought dancers back to the main stage, April 17 & 18, with a showcase of original works shaped by creativity, collaboration and lived experience. Featuring student performers, campus dance groups and a powerful new piece from artist-in-residence Shanzell Page, each moment unfolded with intention—sometimes quiet,[…]
LATE NIGHT, DONE RIGHT (Library & Breakfast photo gallery)
With finals week fast approaching, everyone knows that brings the pressure. But it's our Late Night Breakfast that brings the pause. Students filled the University Center April 14 for a quick reset with pancakes, waffles and a room full of familiar faces. For a little while, the stress gave way to conversation, laughter and one[…]
MOVING THROUGH MEANING (Dancing in the Streets Photo Gallery
Flint's movement, dance and performance artists came together with students and faculty, April 11, at the Flint Institute of Arts for "Dancing in the Streets: Thresholds," a free public performance that guided audiences through and beyond the museum in a shared storytelling experience. The event was part of "Cracks in the Pavement," a project that explores and[…]
STEPPING INTO HER OWN STORY (Quinceañera Photo Gallery)
A milestone. A celebration. A moment of becoming. The Latinos United for Advancement Quinceañera Night, April 1, showcased the vibrant tradition of honoring a young woman's steps into adulthood. Through symbolic moments — the crowning, her first pair of heels and the passing of a childhood doll — the evening reflected upon growth, responsibility and[…]