{"id":11,"date":"2026-05-19T15:11:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/advancement\/university-advancement\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T21:04:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:04:46","slug":"university-advancement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/","title":{"rendered":"University Advancement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">University Advancement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecting students, alumni, donors and friends to the people, programs and ideas shaping the future of the University of Michigan-Flint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trailing-icon=\"checkmark\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"checkmark\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/giving.umich.edu\/um\/make-a-gift#!um-flint\">Give now <svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18.3l-5.6-5.6 1.1-1.1L9 16.1l10.5-10.5 1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trailing-icon=\"email\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"email\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"\/advancement\/alumni-relations\/\">Connect as Alumni <svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19 5H5c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v10c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm-.5 3.2L12 12.4 5.5 8.2V6.5l6.5 4.5 6.5-4.5v1.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" 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https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Advancement-26.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b1987e\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><nav class=\"is-responsive is-vertical is-style-sidebar is-style-sidebar--1 wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Sidebar Navigation\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7.5h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 15h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\"  id=\"modal-2\" 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4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\"\n\t\t\t id=\"modal-2-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive is-vertical is-style-sidebar is-style-sidebar--1 wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">University Advancement<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/development\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Development<\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/alumni-relations\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Alumni Relations<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Alumni Relations submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/alumni-relations\/alumni-resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Alumni Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Imagine the Difference You Can Make<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University Advancement strengthens the UM-Flint\u2019s ability to make meaningful connections with each and every member of the university community. Connecting students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends, retirees, corporations and foundations is critical to our future. We have a culture of engagement and philanthropy within the UM-Flint community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Our Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University Advancement exists to cultivate relationships with campus, community, alumni, and donors to advance the university\u2019s mission by connecting our constituents to opportunities to give, learn and grow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Where Your Support Goes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every gift to the UM-Flint advances scholarships, programs and initiatives that strengthen the student experience and the surrounding community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-blue);border-left-width:3px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ce43c7370055a229bea6e05a7061493\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">699,329<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79be3ed45208de18f81ea9ef48ee6b80 wp-block-paragraph\">Total University of Michigan alumni worldwide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-blue);border-left-width:3px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f86838d6438b4d1a043a36a9bc29c16\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">181<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Countries with U-M alumni<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-blue);border-left-width:3px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7925d12b0c429dee13faa0827f3eadc2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">116<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33377c6580a91c8069b542a5030bbd35 wp-block-paragraph\">Alumni clubs and groups<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-blue);border-left-width:3px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2abe064ea4dc77392b607faac209c932\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">46,000+<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65d2daee96bf06de94104bc44c4a0560 wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint alumni<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cultural-attractions\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">How We Connect Our Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4d99a88 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Development_600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Development_600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Development_600x400-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gotham-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><a href=\"\/advancement\/development\/\">Development<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Development solicits gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations to advance learning, research and education at the UM-Flint. Development directors across every college, school and unit help you find the giving option that fits you best.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Alumni_Relations_600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Alumni_Relations_600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UM-Flint-Alumni_Relations_600x400-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gotham-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><a href=\"\/advancement\/alumni-relations\/\">Alumni Relations<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alumni Relations keeps you connected through resources, events and university spirit, in collaboration with the University of Michigan Alumni Association. Join more than 46,000 UM-Flint alumni and stay true blue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UA_ContactUs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UA_ContactUs.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/06\/UA_ContactUs-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gotham-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><a href=\"\/advancement\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about giving, events or staying involved? The University Advancement<br>team is ready to help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-535328b87d4862be4aefc906fdaa261a is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c91b71d4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"fb:chamfer-fill wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Look to Michigan\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1022611169?h=93385de983&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16f4663b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:50px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-07bf9cbe08438c8d726dd92c7ea680ac\">Be Part of What\u2019s Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2755d5ae016526c9c67cc80278a02134 wp-block-paragraph\">Every gift to UM-Flint is part of this university-wide effort. 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It was 1975, and he had just earned a bachelor&#039;s degree in political science and a teaching certificate from the University of Michigan-Flint. But his work with attorneys and school administrators had left him disillusioned. 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     UM-Flint sets $600K goal ahead of Giving Blueday 2026                                <\/a>\n                            <\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/article>\n                                                        <article class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:sm:flex-row fb:gap-4 fb:sm:gap-6 fb:sm:items-center fb:pb-6 fb:pt-6 \">\n                                                    <div class=\"fb:block fb:shrink-0 fb:overflow-hidden\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/C.Tomczyk.news_.png\"\n                                    alt=\"\"\n                                    class=\"fb:w-full fb:sm:w-[245px] fb:h-auto fb:sm:h-[150px] fb:aspect-16\/10 fb:sm:aspect-auto fb:object-cover fb:transition-transform fb:duration-300 hover:fb:scale-105\"\n                                    loading=\"lazy\"\n                                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                                                           <span class=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-base fb:text-law-quad-stone fb:leading-[25px]\">\n                                            By HELEN GARBARINO                                        <\/span>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            \n                            <h4 class=\"fb:m-0 fb:font-gotham fb:text-xl fb:font-semibold fb:leading-[1.4] fb:tracking-[-0.2px] fb:text-blue\">\n                                <a\n                                    href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2025\/08\/26\/inside-the-squared-circle-a-um-flint-grads-unlikely-path-to-the-wwe\/\"\n                                    class=\"fb:no-underline fb:text-blue hover:fb:underline hover:fb:underline-offset-2\"\n                                >\n                                    Inside the squared circle: A UM-Flint grad&#039;s unlikely path to the WWE                           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