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UM-Flint receives $746K grant to operate as a regional hub for digital resources and education
Consider all the ways you use technology in your daily life. Bills are paid online. Job searches are conducted on the internet. Earning a college degree is just a Wi-Fi connection away. Family members half the world apart are able to stay in touch thanks to modern connectivity. However, imagine if these digital resources weren't[…]
UM-Flint's Educator Development Program empowers future educators through personalized support
The Morris Hood, Jr. Educator Development Program at the University of Michigan-Flint is transforming the educational journeys of aspiring teachers by providing comprehensive support systems that address their academic and personal needs. Through personalized coaching, wellness resources and community engagement opportunities, MHED creates pathways to success for students who might otherwise face significant barriers to[…]
UM-Flint's Take Back the Night event highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which the University of Michigan-Flint is recognizing with a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness, supporting survivors and fostering prevention. Central to this year's programming is the annual Take Back the Night rally. This year, acclaimed filmmaker and activist Byron Hurt will deliver the keynote address. The[…]
UM-Flint Women's Club Soccer: scoring goals, building community, gaining recognition
The sound of striking leather echoes across the gym as the University of Michigan-Flint Women's Club Soccer team takes part in an open practice. But for this squad, the practice represents something far more significant than the passing of balls and the running of drills—it embodies the remarkable revival of a program that nearly disappeared[…]
UM-Flint receives $50K grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation to support students, new mothers
The University of Michigan-Flint recently received a $50,000 grant from the Priority Health Total Health Foundation supporting two initiatives that benefit current students in need and new moms in the greater Flint community. The grant is split equally between Wolverine Essentials, a one-stop location for UM-Flint students to access basic needs, services and resources, and[…]
Beyond books: A look at resources at the Frances Willson Thompson Library
Libraries have long been cornerstones of learning and community engagement, evolving from traditional repositories of books to multifaceted hubs offering diverse educational resources and services. Modern libraries are designed to cater to a wide range of needs, providing patrons with both a tranquil space to study and access to a wealth of knowledge and technology.[…]
UM-Flint recognized for exceptional 2024 student voter turnout
The University of Michigan-Flint was recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a "2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting." The program aims to recognize colleges and universities that make significant efforts toward increasing nonpartisan student voter participation. To be recognized by ALL IN, universities must complete four key actions: participate in[…]
UM-Flint receives historic NSF grant to fund translational research
The University of Michigan-Flint has been awarded the largest research grant in its history: $3.3 million distributed over five years as part of the National Science Foundation's GRANTED initiative. The funds will be invested in growing UM-Flint's research capabilities, marking a major step forward in the university's efforts to secure external funding. This enhanced capacity[…]
UM-Flint chief diversity officer honored with distinguished award, local recognition
David Luke, chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan-Flint, has been doubly honored for his exceptional contributions to diversity and inclusion in higher education and the local community. The University of Michigan recently awarded Luke its prestigious Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award, recognizing his outstanding efforts in fostering an inclusive environment on campus. The award,[…]
UM-Flint to celebrate its 30th annual Day of Service in honor of MLK
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[…]