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Social Work
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UM-Flint DPS receives $935K in grant funding for community development
Many know the University of Michigan-Flint’s Department of Public Safety for offering services like Safe Ride, being visible at many campus events, and patrolling the streets of downtown Flint, thereby…
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UM-Flint’s Moot Court program prepares future legal scholars
There’s no question that learning the legal discipline is an enormous challenge, but it’s one that the University of Michigan-Flint’s Moot Court program is ready to help its members meet.…
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UM-Flint to take educational training lead as part of historic Flint Water Crisis settlement
Today, Sept. 26, the ACLU of Michigan, Education Law Center and pro bono counsel White & Case LLP have reached what is being called a groundbreaking agreement in the federal…
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UM-Flint student Edmonds elected to NASW-MI board of directors
Advocating for others is a family legacy for Cami Edmonds. Her parents were active members of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, marching and protesting against injustice. Many members…
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UM-Flint’s Bachelor of Social Work lauded by Forbes as one of the nation’s best
The University of Michigan-Flint’s Bachelor of Social Work program has been ranked as one of the country’s best for 2024 by Forbes Advisor. Forbes ranked 40 accredited, nonprofit colleges offering…
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UM-Flint police officers receive social work instruction for handling mental health situations
Courtesy of an initiative to foster stronger connections between law enforcement and the community, the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety has partnered with Genesee Health System to receive…
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UM-Flint associate professor awarded NIH grant to research parental violence against children
Whether its taking away privileges, grounding or spanking, there are probably as many opinions about how to discipline children as there are parents and kids across the country. But regardless…
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“Officer Friendly Day” sparks conversation and fun during Autism Acceptance Month
On April 23, the Department of Public Safety and Education Department at the University of Michigan-Flint collaborated to host “Officer Friendly Day,” a family-friendly event that celebrated autism acceptance month.…
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UM-Flint Faculty Member Research Focuses on Spanking
“It happened to me but I turned out fine.” When it comes to the act of spanking, this is a rational that some parents may find themselves making. Julie Ma,…
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Housing introduces new Residential Learning Communities at UM-Flint
The University of Michigan-Flint is launching two new residential learning communities this fall. The learning communities will focus on social justice and leadership. Both are collaborations between UM-Flint’s Housing and…