7/16/2026

I transferred between three different colleges and decided on UM-Dearborn

In this blog post, Hunter shares her journey trying out three different colleges until she found one that was just right....
7/13/2026

UM-Dearborn Women’s Ice Hockey makes history in breakthrough season

In a season filled with firsts, the UM-Dearborn Women’s Ice Hockey team rose from an emerging program to one of the strongest teams in its division. Now, they’re setting a new standard for what comes next. ...
2/25/2026

No map, no problem: Navigating university as a first-generation student

Let's face it. Being a first-gen student is HARD. With no one to guide you, and everything feeling like a mystery (don't get us started on FAFSA), navigating college can be challenging. In this post, we share some comedic musings and lessons learned from o...
2/10/2026

Student employment: It’s more than just a paycheck

We all know that campus jobs are a convenient way to make some extra cash. But what about all the other potential benefits? In this post, Blogger Hunter speaks with three students who have vastly different campus jobs to see what they have to say about stu...
1/28/2026

A week in the life of a student who lives right across the street

While UM-Dearborn does not have designated student housing, there are multiple housing options for those who want to live near campus. Blogger Andrew shares a week in his life as someone whose commute to campus is a 5-minute walk....
1/26/2026

A new medical device could help diagnose infants with vestibular issues

Designed and built by students, faculty and staff from UM-Dearborn, a rotational chair for infants could make screening for vestibular issues as common as newborn hearing tests. ...
1/21/2026

A week as a commuter student: Written by a sleepy English major

UM-Dearborn is widely known for being a commuter campus. But what does that really mean? To get a better understanding of what a real week looks like for our commuter students, Hunter shares what a week in her life looks like as a literature student on the...
11/18/2025

I infiltrated UM-Dearborn's Swing Dancing Club—Here’s how it went

A flyer outside of your creative writing class is beckoning you. You read it. You think about it daily. You wonder what might happen if you attend a meeting. Well, here's what happens when curiosity takes over....
11/6/2025

From Spain to the Midwest: How these opportunities brought me to UM-Dearborn

Since his arrival at UM-Dearborn, Alejandro has found numerous ways to get involved, and he is sharing those nuggets of wisdom with our readers. Whether you're an international, current, or incoming student, there is a ton of great advice to uncover....
10/30/2025

More than a degree: The benefits of attending a diverse campus

It's well understood that UM-Dearborn has a diverse community. But what does that mean for students? In this piece, Andrew explores how campus diversity shaped his college experience....