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UM-Flint rallies around students with final exams events promoting wellness, community

Students enjoy a game of pool during the fall 2024 Late Night Breakfast.

As the end of the semester draws near, the University of Michigan-Flint is transforming final exams into a celebration of community and well-being with a lineup of events to ease stress, foster connection and support academic success. From creative crafting to late-night breakfasts and library lock-ins, the campus has opportunities for students to recharge and[…]

UM-Flint receives $746K grant to operate as a regional hub for digital resources and education

UM-Flint now serves as the Prosperity Region 6 Hub for the Michigan Inclusive Training Technology and Equity Network.

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 Women's Club Soccer: scoring goals, building community, gaining recognition

The UM-Flint Women's Club Soccer team focuses on much more than just dribbling and goalkeeping. It is a group that embodies UM-Flint's spirit of community and resilience.

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[…]

Beyond books: A look at resources at the Frances Willson Thompson Library

The library has many useful resources for students, some of which appear to be straight out of science fiction, such as this quiet study pod.

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

UM-Flint continues to be recognized for exceptional 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 chief diversity officer honored with distinguished award, local recognition

The University of Michigan recently awarded David Luke, UM-Flint chief diversity officer, its prestigious Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award.

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

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[…]