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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.[…]
UM-Flint to welcome students back with Winter Maize & Blue Days and MLK Day of Service
University of Michigan-Flint students will kick off the winter 2026 semester with Winter Maize & Blue Days, a series of events designed to help new and returning Wolverines reconnect with campus, explore resources and have fun together in the first weeks of classes. Maize & Blue Days is the university's official welcome program each semester[…]
Commitment to service earns student UM-Flint's Maize & Blue Scholar Award
Angela Myers' interest in health care emerged at an early age after helping care for older adults in her community. She said her mother, who raised seven children and worked as a caretaker, inspired her dedication to service and her ability to connect with those in need of support. Myers often found herself able to[…]
A family affair: Three siblings make their mark at UM-Flint
For most students, attending college is a moment to strike out on their own, the start of a solo journey of discovery and growth. But for Sarah, Samantha and Sebastian Jarbou—a trio of siblings enrolled at the University of Michigan-Flint—higher education is a shared adventure filled with mutual support, friendly mix-ups and a deep commitment[…]
UM-Flint to lead collaborative new moms program expanding pediatric care, community support
The University of Michigan-Flint will soon introduce a new program developed to enhance pediatric care and empower new mothers through education, support and early intervention. "Together in Flint: Strong Moms: Healthy Babies" is designed to address gaps in pediatric services and provide much-needed resources to area families. Led by Lindsay Marquardt, clinical assistant professor of[…]
Fennell joins UM-Flint as director of exercise science program
Curt Fennell, associate professor of exercise science, has been named director of the exercise science program in the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint, bringing years of experience as both an educator and researcher to the campus. Fennell began his administrative role with the university remotely in June before[…]
Get to know the Division of Student Affairs at UM-Flint (2025-26 academic year)
Student life is a central part of the UM-Flint experience, and DSA provides services, programs and opportunities that support students throughout their time on campus. With more than 100 student clubs and organizations, as well as resources ranging from counseling and wellness services to leadership development and community-building programs, DSA works to ensure students have[…]
UM-Flint to host acclaimed scholar, Dr. Jonathan Metzl, for keynote on health politics
The University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences will host acclaimed author and professor, Dr. Jonathan Metzl, for a series of campus events, Oct. 22, including a keynote titled "Protest Psychosis: What the Race-Based Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in the 1960s Reveals about the Health Politics of Today." Metzl, a physician, psychiatric sociologist, and director of[…]
UM-Flint celebrates fourth annual Sustainability Week with hands-on environmental action
The University of Michigan-Flint is hosting its fourth annual Sustainability Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4. The weeklong celebration features free food, community service and practical sustainability workshops, and offers students, faculty and staff opportunities to engage with environmental initiatives through hands-on activities and educational programming. The event is coordinated by the Planet Blue[…]
UM-Flint welcomes students with an exciting welcome weekend and Maize & Blue Days
The buzz is back in Vehicle City as the University of Michigan-Flint prepares to roll out the blue carpet for a new academic year. Students, faculty and staff are gearing up to celebrate the return of a more vibrant campus life, packed with traditions, new experiences and a host of events designed to help Wolverines—whether[…]