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Sociology
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UM-Flint’s Institute for Society and Technology finds local gig workers want stronger pay and benefits protections
A first-of-its-kind survey on gig workers in Flint and Genesee county was produced by UM-Flint’s Institute for Society & Technology.
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UM-Flint’s global studies program connects students to the world
Majors from across UM-Flint’s programs of study found Birchok’s global studies course meaningful for their specific career interests.
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‘Unraveled’ author Maxine Bédat, sustainable fashion show highlight UM-Flint’s Common Read
UM-Flint’s 25-26 Common Read, “Unraveled,” blends design, manufacturing, business, sustainability, and more.
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UM-Flint’s “Cracks in the Pavement” Symposium brings the community together to showcase Flint’s civic empowerment
The Cracks in the Pavement Symposium kicks off three years of research and was designed to build connections between UM-Flint faculty and students and the wider Flint community.
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Interdisciplinary research team at UM-Flint instrumental in Global Flint Initiative
UM-Flint professors of anthropology, linguistics and sociology are collaborating to support research for the Global Flint Initiative.
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Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholar Tupper found a new future at UM-Flint
Diane Tupper went back to school to get her bachelor’s degree after the death of her husband, graduating along side one of her children.
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UM-Flint receives $495K Mellon Grant to explore “Cracks in the Pavement”
The grant will explore how democracy is enacted in unexpected places, often in parallel with traditional institutions.
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UM-Flint to host labor discussion with former US representative, NYT columnist
Former Rep. Andy Levin and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie will visit the University of Michigan-Flint for a moderated discussion on democracy, labor and the future of work. The…
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UM-Flint first-year student to participate in overseas research study
One University of Michigan-Flint student will spend his summer overseas after being selected to be part of the “Trusted Faces, Familiar Places” study. Keaton Reese, a first-year student working towards…
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UM-Flint faculty receive $18,000 grant to support “Unlocking the Arts in Flint” program
An $18,000 grant from the U-M Arts Initiative will assist three University of Michigan-Flint faculty members in helping to foster social change in Flint and Genesee County. The grant will…