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UM-Flint graduates its first group of Accelerated Online Degree Completion students

Roy Barnes, AODC program director, joined inaugural program graduates Michael Bernal, D'Mya Mason and Alizia Hamilton at commencement.

While the Spring 2023 Commencement at the University of Michigan-Flint marked the end of the typical college student experience, it also highlighted a major milestone for three nontraditional students: overcoming obstacles and obtaining their bachelor's degrees. All three students were enrolled in the Accelerated Online Degree Completion program, which was launched last fall with the[…]

UM-Flint Writing Center events include retreat, D&D summer camp

UM-Flint Marian E. Wright Writing Center staff members prepare for upcoming Dungeons & Dragons summer camp.

Normally, the University of Michigan-Flint's Marian E. Wright Writing Center acts as a haven for students, faculty and staff when it comes to formatting, writing and revising a paper or speech. But recently, the center's staff found themselves encouraging writers – both on campus and off – to pick up their pens or power up[…]

UM-Flint to offer Master of Science in Data Analytics program for fall 2023

UM-Flint's MS in Data Analytics is offered online or in person to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals.

The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation and Technology is adding another graduate program to its catalog for fall 2023. The new program, the Master of Science in Data Analytics, is intended for working professionals with or without experience in computer science and related fields.  To accommodate the schedule of busy professionals, students may work[…]

UM-Flint alum, Citrucel inventor, shares experience with chemistry students

UM-Flint alum Donald Tomalia ('61) visited campus and recently met with Jessica Tischler, associate professor of chemistry, and her students.

A University of Michigan-Flint alum known for his invention of Citrucel and being one of the top 40 most cited scientists in his field recently visited campus and gave a lecture about his love of chemistry and his discoveries in nanomedicine and nanotechnology. Donald Tomalia, who is originally from Flushing, shared his life story with[…]

UM-Flint professor teaches self-defense to LGBTQIA+ community

William McKibbin, associate professor of psychology (right), demonstrates a self-defense stance to sophomore Logan Kier (middle) and Hilary Murmers, LGBTQIA+ coordinator (left).

Like any campus across the country, professors at the University of Michigan-Flint teach students about a plethora of different subjects. But unlike most, one UM-Flint facult member is making sure his course really packs a punch – literally – as he works to teach LGBTQIA+ community members how to defend themselves from armed and unarmed[…]

UM-Flint offering new graduate certificates in health care supply chain management and public health

UM-Flint is preparing students to meet vital needs in the health care industry with new certificates in supply chain management and public health.

This year, UM-Flint will begin offering two new graduate certificates in Health Care Supply Chain Management, and in Public Health. Both can be used toward other endeavors, such as the Health Services Administration degree program.

UM-Flint history program's cemetery preservation project receives $15K gift

The UM-Flint Cemetery Preservation team (pictured left to right: Lisa Horn of Novi, Wendy Kimberly of Fort Gratiot, Izzy Guertin of Fenton and Mary Ann Kost of Linden) pose in front of a gantry crane at Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flint.

Some University of Michigan-Flint history majors are ready to dig in and get their hands dirty to preserve local cemeteries and additional funding from the A.G. Bishop Charitable Trust is ensuring the ongoing project will continue. Each summer for the past seven years Thomas Henthorn, associate professor of history, and a team of interns have[…]

UM-Flint Theatre concludes 2022-23 season with 'The Spitfire Grill'

Cast members of "The Spitfire Grill" took the stage, March 28, for a dress rehearsal.

Hitting all the right notes is crucial for any performance, but Stephanie Dean is ensuring that the end of the 2022-2023 theatre season at the University of Michigan-Flint will end on a high note with "The Spitfire Grill." The associate professor of theatre is directing the musical production, which is adapted from the 1996 film[…]