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UM-Flint to celebrate its 30th annual Day of Service in honor of MLK

Donna Fry, dean of the College of Health Sciences (front right), with UM-Flint volunteers as they package meals for the United Way during UM-Flint’s 2024 Day of Service.

For the past three decades, the University of Michigan-Flint has recognized the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its annual Day of Service. Now in its 30th year, the event highlights the university's focus on engaged citizenship and provides an opportunity to support Genesee County residents while upholding King's legacy. The[…]

UM-Flint Occupational Therapy Department launches disability bowling initiative

Gabi Craner, an OTD student from Fenton (left) and Laura Alegre, an OTD student from Flint (right), assist program participant Anne Miller as she learns how to bowl more independently after having a stroke.

Rolling into new lanes of inclusion, the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences has launched a program that it hopes could be right up the alley for individuals with disabilities. What started as a one-on-one bowling session has now struck a chord with the community, growing into a weekly[…]

UM-Flint Rec Center unveils new weight room equipment and winter fitness programs

The University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center is kicking off the winter season with exciting updates, including brand-new weight room equipment and various fitness programs designed to keep students and community members active during the colder months. The updated weight room features state-of-the-art equipment to enhance users' strength training experience. Students can access the center at[…]

Graduates seek to embrace challenges and drive change at UM-Flint's Fall 2024 Commencement

University of Michigan-Flint Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander congratulates a new graduate during the university's Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Graduation day is a time of joy—primarily for the students reaching this milestone, but also for the friends and family who stood by them along the way, as well as the faculty and staff who collaborated with learners to build a community that nurtures exploration, development and perseverance through countless obstacles. It's a moment to[…]

MOONLIGHT MENU (Photo Gallery)

University of Michigan-Flint students participated in the traditional Late-Night Breakfast on Dec. 5 in the run-up to final exams. Some donned their best sleepwear and enjoyed a menu that included a variety of breakfast favorites, including scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, pastries and more. The event also included games, prizes, karaoke and other entertainment. Photos[…]

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[…]

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[…]