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UM-Flint's veteran-welcoming campus recognized by The Military Times

The POW/MIA remembrance table at UM-Flint's annual Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony reminds attendees of the service members who did not make it back from their missions.

The University of Michigan-Flint has once again been recognized by The Military Times as one of the nation's "Best for Vets" colleges in its 2025 rankings—marking the fifth consecutive year the university has earned this distinction. The recognition highlights UM-Flint's continued commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families throughout their academic journey.[…]

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED (Veterans Day 2025 Photo Gallery)

For the 25th consecutive year, UM-Flint honored the lives and legacies of U.S. service members during its annual Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, Nov. 11, as the campus community gathered to recognize the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's veterans. After breakfast in the Harding Mott University Center's Michigan Rooms, John Juarez, U.S. A rmy veteran and commissioner of the Michigan Veterans' Memorial[…]

Campus and community invited to UM-Flint Veterans Day programming, Nov. 11

The POW/MIA Remembrance Table offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices of our nation's veterans.

The University of Michigan-Flint will honor U.S. service members with a campus tradition that has endured for a quarter century. The 25th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at the downtown campus. All members of the UM-Flint and broader communities are invited to take part in the day that honors the[…]

UM-Flint celebrates 11 years as a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly School

The University of Michigan-Flint has once again been recognized for its longstanding commitment to supporting student veterans. For the 11th consecutive year, the university has earned the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency's prestigious Gold-Level Veteran Friendly School designation, highlighting UM-Flint's legacy of fostering an environment where student veterans can thrive through dedicated resources and community-building.  "Gold[…]

UM-Flint student veteran discovers geographic information systems, earns national recognition

Marine Corps veteran Christopher Mayes was chosen as one of 60 student assistants nationwide for the Esri User Conference in San Diego.

Sometimes life pulls you off one path and points you toward another. That's exactly what happened to one student veteran who discovered geographic information systems, known commonly as GIS, through the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology. Christopher Mayes of Auburn Hills, Michigan, served his country for four years as a motor transport[…]

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[…]

UM-Flint earns Gold-level veteran-friendly school status for 10th consecutive year

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has recognized UM-Flint as a gold-level veteran-friendly school for the 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[…]

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.[…]