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Stress-busting and extended support: UM-Flint transforming finals week
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 to host pair of Trans Awareness Week events, Nov. 13 & 20
Callum Carr presents at last years Trans Day of Remembrance event.
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[…]
Redefining sales: UM-Flint's new competitive sales team launches career paths and new course
Let's face it–salespeople often face negative stereotypes. When people think of a salesperson, they may picture someone constantly pressuring them to buy a product or service. And while that perception can sometimes hold true, Daniel Lake, lecturer IV of marketing at the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management, is shifting his students' perspectives on what[…]
UM-Flint men's hockey team off to promising start
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
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 School of Nursing receives $3.94M grant to address rural nursing shortage
The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing has announced the launch of an initiative aimed at addressing the critical nursing shortage in Michigan's Thumb region. The UM-Flint Educates Rural Nurses program, also known as the UM-FERN project, is backed by a four-year, $3.94 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration and seeks to[…]
UM-Flint prepares for spirited rivalry week ahead of Michigan vs. Michigan State game
The University of Michigan-Flint is set to ignite campus spirit this week with an exciting lineup of events leading to the highly anticipated Michigan vs. Michigan State football game. From Oct. 23-25, students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in themed days and activities to showcase their Wolverine pride. Spirit Week kicks off on[…]
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[…]