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UM-Flint's Womack recognized as community contributor of the year for advocacy and collaboration

Todd Womack, program manager, academic advisor, and lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences, has been named Community Contributor of the Year by the Arab American Heritage Council. He received the honor at the council's 28th annual Ensure the Legacy Banquet, which recognizes individuals whose work[…]

UM-Flint recognizes student achievement at Celebrating Wolverine Excellence awards ceremony

Celebrating Wolverine Excellence award winners. CWE took place on April 16, during which 20 awards were presented to campus leaders and student organizations.

The University of Michigan-Flint community gathered on April 16 in the Northbank Center Ballroom for the annual Celebrating Wolverine Excellence awards ceremony, an evening dedicated to honoring student leaders, organizations and mentors who move the campus forward. The celebration, emceed by Matt Oxie and Reilly Chabie, both counselors with Counseling and Psychological Services, brought together[…]

UM-Flint Esports: Building a competitive legacy

UM-Flint Esports competitor Cole Mays, a junior engineering major from Flint, celebrates a team win against Valparaiso University at the Match Point Invitational hosted by Western Michigan University.

The University of Michigan-Flint Esports program is proving that last year's breakout season was just the beginning. After a landmark 2024–25 academic year, the program has followed up with an impressive fall and winter campaign, pairing Local Area Network trophies and undefeated records with a spring packed full of playoff-bound teams eager to make noise[…]

Student finds free tuition, academic exploration at UM-Flint after layoff

Zach Thomas turned a career layoff into a journey of academic exploration with UM-Flint.

Many people return to school with the intention of starting over, searching for more or just looking for a new direction. But for some, with the right guidance, that career reboot can take them further than they ever thought possible. Take Zach Thomas of Sterling Heights, for example, whose enrollment at the University of Michigan-Flint's[…]

UM-Flint to "Take Back the Night" in support of sexual assault survivors and awareness, April 9

Take Back the Night will take place at 6 p.m., April 9, beginning on the first floor of the Harding Mott University Center.

Each April, the University of Michigan-Flint community joins a national movement to raise awareness of sexual violence and support survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's SAAM events will focus on reclaiming safety, connection and empowerment, highlighted by the university's annual Take Back the Night rally and march at 6 p.m., April 9. Take[…]

UM-Flint nurse anesthetist leader advocating for affordability reform in wake of new legislation

The future of Michigan's anesthesia workforce faces new questions as federal loan reforms threaten to restrict educational access for certified registered nurse anesthetists. At the forefront of the response is Gena Welch, president of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists and director of nurse anesthesia education at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences.[…]

Yener Kandogan named dean of UM-Flint's School of Management

Yener Kandogan, the School of Management’s new dean, networks with alums during a recent event at the University of Michigan-Flint.

The University of Michigan-Flint has promoted Yener Kandogan to dean of its School of Management, pending approval by the U-M Board of Regents. If approved, his first day would be March 1, at which time he will become the 10th dean in the school's history. "I believe that Dr. Kandogan is the right person to[…]