Tag Archives: student veterans resource center

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[…]

HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED (Veterans Day Photo Gallery)

UM-Flint honored the lives and legacies of U.S. service members at its 24th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony, Nov. 11, as the campus community recognized the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's veterans. After breakfast in the Harding Mott University Center Michigan Rooms, Lt. Col. Derrick Britton of the U.S. Air Force and Michigan Air National Guard keynoted the[…]

UM-Flint Veterans Day programming open to all, Nov. 11

UM-Flint invites the campus and community to participate in Veterans Day programming, Nov. 11.

The University of Michigan-Flint will honor U.S. service members with a longstanding campus tradition. The 24th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at the downtown campus. All members of the UM-Flint and wider communities are invited to take part in the day that recognizes the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's[…]

We Salute You (UM-Flint Veterans Day Photo Gallery)

The speakers at UM-Flint's 23rd annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony included retired Michigan National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael McDaniel and retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum.

UM-Flint honored the lives and legacies of U.S. service members at its 23rd annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony, Nov. 10, as the campus community recognized the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's veterans. Following a breakfast in the Harding Mott University Center Michigan Rooms, a ceremony was keynoted by retired Michigan National Guard Brig. Gen.[…]

UM-Flint earns second veteran accolade of academic year

UM-Flint's Student Veterans Resource Center is located in the University Pavilion.

The University of Michigan-Flint has been named a 2023 "Best for Vets" college by the Military Times, considered the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans. Each year, the Military Times sends a survey to colleges and universities across the nation asking about their programs for veterans. The[…]

UM-Flint invites community to Veterans Day programming, Nov. 10

UM-Flint's Veterans Day programming is highlighted by two featured speakers: retired Michigan National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael McDaniel and retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum.

The University of Michigan-Flint will honor the lives and legacies of U.S. service members with a legacy of its own. The 23rd annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony will take place Nov. 10 at the downtown campus. All members of the UM-Flint and wider communities are invited to take part in the day that recognizes the[…]

UM-Flint earns Gold-level veteran-friendly status for ninth consecutive year

UM-Flint's Student Veterans Resource Center provides unparalleled service to the university's military-connected students.

It's been said that all glitters is not gold, but for the University of Michigan-Flint it's a different story when it comes to taking care of veteran students. For the ninth year in a row, the university has been lauded with Gold-level status as a veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The gold[…]

UM-Flint wildlife biology student earns recognition as Student Veteran of the Year

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 Education initiative.

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 hosting Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, Nov. 10

UM-Flint is hosting a Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, Nov. 10.

While members of the U.S. military make countless sacrifices in service to the country, a group of devoted University of Michigan-Flint staff members are working to ensure those sacrifices are honored. The UM-Flint Student Veterans Resource Center is hosting its 22nd annual Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, 9-11:30 a.m., Nov. 10, at the Harding Mott University[…]