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Stress-busting and extended support: UM-Flint transforming finals week

A student takes aim during a game of pool at UM-Flint's Late Night Breakfast event last year.

The familiar scent of late-night coffee and the fast-paced rustle of turning pages are sure signs that final exams are fast approaching at the University of Michigan-Flint. As students gear up for the end-of-semester tests of knowledge, campus administrators work to make the traditionally stressful period a little less so. With that in mind, the[…]

UM-Flint's MSW program granted Pre-Candidacy status on the path to accreditation

The University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences has announced that its Master of Social Work program has been granted Pre-Candidacy status by the Council on Social Work Education, marking a significant milestone toward achieving full accreditation. The MSW program, which welcomed 15 students this fall, is on its path for a full accreditation review[…]

UM-Flint DPS receives $935K in grant funding for community development

The Department of Public Safety aims to help downtown residents connect with resources all throughout Flint.

Many know the University of Michigan-Flint's Department of Public Safety for offering services like Safe Ride, being visible at many campus events, and patrolling the streets of downtown Flint, thereby ensuring the safety of the campus community. However, this is only a portion of the work DPS does, as much of its work benefits the[…]

UM-Flint alum Amber Schlemmer is leading with heart in physiotherapy

At the heart of every community are individuals whose passion and commitment create a ripple effect of positive change. For the residents of Flushing, Michigan, that person is Amber Schlemmer. As the driving force behind Primary Prevention Physiotherapy, Schlemmer exemplifies professionalism and heartfelt empathy as she hopes to impact those she serves. Schlemmer, a 2016[…]

UM-Flint men's hockey team off to promising start

Austin Hinkson takes a shot during a recent game against Schoolcraft College.

The University of Michigan-Flint men's hockey team is set for an action-packed week to build on its already impressive 6-4-1 start. With a challenging away game and a thrilling home series on the horizon, the team is poised to showcase their growing confidence and skill. The team displayed its recent success with back-to-back 4-1 road[…]

UM-Flint's Moot Court program prepares future legal scholars

Alyssia Washington's time in Moot Court has helped prepare her for a career in legal policy.

There's no question that learning the legal discipline is an enormous challenge, but it's one that the University of Michigan-Flint's Moot Court program is ready to help its members meet. Participants are given mock trial problems and showcase their written and oral advocacy skills to a panel of judges by defending both sides of two[…]

UM-Flint partners with NetSTAR to enhance internet safety through advanced AI techniques

Left to right: Laurence Alexander, UM-Flint chancellor, delivers remarks with Geoffrey Thün, associate vice president for research, social sciences, humanities and the arts at UM-Ann Arbor; Satoshi Hakozaki, CEO of NetSTAR; Yasuaki Arakawa, CTO of NetSTAR; and Jeffrey Yackley, assistant professor of computer science at UM-Flint.

The University of Michigan-Flint has announced a groundbreaking partnership with NetSTAR, a global leader in web filtering and internet security solutions. The collaboration aims to develop advanced artificial intelligence technologies to enhance internet safety, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. The project will also spur productivity by blocking access to harmful content,[…]

UM-Flint receives MiLEAP Quick Start and Barrier Removal grants to support student success initiatives

The University of Michigan-Flint has been awarded $252,012 from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential through its Student Success Grant program. The program is part of a new $45 million student success effort, which marks the state's first-ever grant program aimed at increasing student success rates at Michigan community and tribal colleges[…]