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Beyond books: A look at resources at the Frances Willson Thompson Library
Libraries have long been cornerstones of learning and community engagement, evolving from traditional repositories of books to multifaceted hubs offering diverse educational resources and services. Modern libraries are designed to cater to a wide range of needs, providing patrons with both a tranquil space to study and access to a wealth of knowledge and technology.[…]
UM-Flint's Marian E. Wright Writing Center Moves to Thompson Library
UM-Flint's Marian E. Wright Writing Center has moved from its longtime location on the fifth floor of French Hall to new space on the third floor of the Frances Willson Thompson Library.
UM-Flint Reaching Out to "Community Champions" to Help Meet Needs of Foster Youth
Community leaders and local, state, and federal lawmakers are being invited to a special luncheon at the University of Michigan-Flint on Monday, March 10 focusing on foster care support in the state, such as UM-Flint's Mpowering My Success program. That program is a state-funded initiative designed to help foster youth who are aging out of care make a successful transition to college.
UM-Flint to Share $800,000 DHS Grant to Help Former Foster Care Students
Genesee County is second in the state to Wayne County in the number of youth in foster care, with approximately 1,200 young people in the system.