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UM-Flint lauded by The Military Times for veteran friendliness

The Military Times has recognized UM-Flint on its "Best for Vets" list for the fourth consecutive year.

Already recognized once this academic year, the University of Michigan-Flint has earned acknowledgment from The Military Times via its 2025 "Best for Vets" rankings. It is the fourth consecutive year UM-Flint has been added to the list. For more than a decade, the Times has recognized colleges and universities with "a commitment to supporting veterans[…]

HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED (Veterans Day Photo Gallery)

UM-Flint honored the lives and legacies of U.S. service members at its 24th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony, Nov. 11, as the campus community recognized the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's veterans. After breakfast in the Harding Mott University Center Michigan Rooms, Lt. Col. Derrick Britton of the U.S. Air Force and Michigan Air National Guard keynoted the[…]

UM-Flint Veterans Day programming open to all, Nov. 11

UM-Flint invites the campus and community to participate in Veterans Day programming, Nov. 11.

The University of Michigan-Flint will honor U.S. service members with a longstanding campus tradition. The 24th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at the downtown campus. All members of the UM-Flint and wider communities are invited to take part in the day that recognizes the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's[…]

UM-Flint earns Gold-level veteran-friendly school status for 10th consecutive year

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has recognized UM-Flint as a gold-level veteran-friendly school for the 10th consecutive year.

Excitement and camaraderie filled the air during the Student Veterans Resource Center's open house, Sept. 26, and for good reason. Student veterans, administrators and supporters celebrated the university's recognition from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency as a gold-level veteran-friendly school for the 10th consecutive year. In order to receive this award, the university had to[…]

UM-Flint professor appointed to Michigan Veterans' Memorial Park Commission

Gregory Havrilcsak, a UM-Flint history lecturer, was recently appointed to the Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission for a two-year term beginning this month.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has tasked one University of Michigan-Flint faculty member with working to preserve an important monument in Lansing.  Gregory Havrilcsak, a UM-Flint history lecturer, was recently appointed by the second-term governor to join the Michigan Veterans' Memorial Park Commission for a two-year term beginning this month.  The commission advises on the development, management[…]

UM-Flint wildlife biology student earns recognition as Student Veteran of the Year

Christopher Mayes, a junior wildlife biology major from Grand Blanc and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has been recognized as UM-Flint’s Student Veteran of the Year thanks to his involvement in the Peer Advisors for Veteran Education initiative.

One University of Michigan-Flint student is going above and beyond by helping fellow student veterans on campus.  As a result, Christopher Mayes, a junior wildlife biology major from Grand Blanc and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has been recognized as UM-Flint's Student Veteran of the Year thanks to his involvement in the Peer Advisors for Veteran[…]