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FROM THE GROUND UP (Innovation & Technology Complex groundbreaking photo gallery)

From left to right: UM-Flint Interim Chancellor Donna Fry, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, CIT Dean Christopher Pearson, Mott Foundation Program Director Kimberly Roberson and University of Michigan Regent Michael Behm.

The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology hosted a project kickoff for phase one of the new Innovation and Technology Complex, June 13. A bevy of dignitaries attended the event, including UM-Flint Interim Chancellor Donna Fry, University of Michigan Regent Michael Behm, CIT Dean Christopher Pearson, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and Mott Foundation Program[…]

The jaws of entrepreneurship (Young Sharks photo gallery)

Young Sharks/Junior Sharks incorporates entrepreneurship, economics and innovation into existing K-12 curricula.

Close to 400 K-12 students in grades three through eight shared their entrepreneurial ideas during the University of Michigan-Flint's Young Sharks/Junior Sharks pitch competition, May 29, at the university's Riverfront Conference Center. The event, now in its fourth year, is an annual culmination of groundbreaking efforts to incorporate entrepreneurship, economics and innovation into existing K-12[…]

Meet the new boss (Photo gallery)

University of Michigan-Flint faculty, staff, students and Mayor Sheldon Neeley gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Northbank Center, May 17, to meet and greet Chancellor-Elect Laurence Alexander. Alexander, who was approved as UM-Flint's next permanent chancellor by the University of Michigan Board of Regents at its May 16 meeting, has served as chancellor of[…]

Games on (Spring esports finals 2024 photo gallery)

UM-Flint hosted the Michigan High School Esports Federation Spring State Finals, May 4.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Recreation Center was turned into the state's largest esports arena, May 4, as the campus hosted the Michigan High School Esports Federation Spring State Finals. The day featured high-octane competition, showcasing the burgeoning talent of Michigan's younger esports athletes as approximately 400 gamers representing nearly 50 schools competed for state titles[…]

Offering friendship and service (Officer Friendly Day 2024 photo gallery)

Officer Friendly Day built community and understanding between local law enforcement and people with autism and their families.

Now in its third year, the University of Michigan-Flint's May 4 Officer Friendly Day offered local law enforcement officers yet another opportunity to enhance their skills in serving people with autism in the community. The annual event featured free food, police vehicle tours, story time with officers and the opportunity to build an understanding community[…]

True (Maize and) Blue graduates (Spring 2024 Commencement photo gallery)

Graduates from throughout the University of Michigan-Flint's five schools and colleges gathered at the Riverfront Conference Center, April 27-28, for the Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies. More than a 1,000 students were eligible to participate with undergraduate and graduate students being awarded degrees during four ceremonies. A reception for graduates and their guests immediately followed each[…]

White coats in effect (Physician Assistant photo gallery)

Students graduating from UM-Flint's Physician Assistant program were welcomed into the profession during a special ceremony, April 26.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Physician Assistant program celebrated the graduation of its second cohort, April 26. Forty-five graduates received long white coats to welcome them into the profession at a convocation in the UM-Flint Theatre. The 28-month program includes 16 months of didactic curriculum, including professional development and public health, and 11 months of clinical rotations in eight specialties with additional[…]