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UM-Flint grad Culinski awarded 2024 Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation
Taylor Culinski wasted no time stacking up accomplishments so early in her academic and professional careers. The April 2024 graduate, who majored in psychology, was part of the University of Michigan-Flint's Honors program and Urban Institute of Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice. She immersed herself in research that delves into the resources and support available[…]
Roll for Initiative: UM-Flint theatre season kicks off with 'She Kills Monsters'
The 2023-2024 University of Michigan-Flint theatre season kicks off this weekend with an action-packed production of "She Kills Monsters," which blends together the fantasy world of Dungeons and Dragons, the talents of both seasoned and new student actors, and a wide range of theatre storytelling elements including shadow play and stage combat. That combination creates[…]
UM-Flint professor explains the Celtic origins of Halloween
So you've set up the 12-foot skeleton in your front yard, spent a whole paycheck on candy for the neighborhood kids, and dusted off your Dracula cape. But did you know that Halloween traditions like carving pumpkins, wearing costumes and sharing ghost stories stem from Celtic traditions and customs? A group of UM-Flint students will[…]
UM-Flint student transforms UCEN gallery into interactive, child-friendly art exhibit
While things already look a little different in the University of Michigan-Flint's Harding Mott University Center this fall following a recent renovation, its art gallery, located on the first floor, has undergone some fun changes too. The transformation comes courtesy of Rachel Landes, a senior design major from Owosso, who has turned the space into[…]
What Can You Do With a Degree in Arts Administration from UM-Flint?
Interested in becoming an Arts Administrator but don't know what a career in it would look like? UM-Flint is here to help– learn more about what you can do with this graduate degree!
Michigan Political Science Association conference bringing politics to the forefront at UM-Flint
While the topic of politics can lead to division and heated debates at the dinner table, it will soon spark unity and deep discussion at the University of Michigan-Flint as the Michigan Political Science Association conference comes to the downtown campus. The conference, open to all students, is scheduled for Oct. 19-20. Jim Ananich, UM-Flint[…]
UM-Flint alum working to improve health outcomes for city's marginalized populations
Reducing harm, dismantling stigma and improving mental health outcomes for marginalized populations in Flint. It's all in a day's work for one University of Michigan-Flint alum. Jude Krajnyák, a 2022 UM-Flint graduate with a bachelor's degree in anthropology, works at Wellness Services in Flint, an organization that provides free testing for HIV, hepatitis C and[…]
UM-Flint alum selected as Fulbright assistant, heading to Nepal in 2024
Even after graduating, one University of Michigan-Flint alum is doing her homework, but not in the typical sense. Jina Bhagat, a 2022 UM-Flint graduate with a bachelor's degree in English and a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate, is heading to Nepal in 2024 after being selected as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.[…]
UM-Flint student studying trauma-informed programming on campus
A University of Michigan-Flint student is conducting research that could have an impact on how students receive support services on campus. Maeko McGovern, a senior public health major and political science minor from Flint, has been working on a study titled "Trauma-Informed Programming to Support and Retain Academically and Economically Disadvantaged Students" along with John Girdwood,[…]
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 dual degrees in anthropology and computer science from Grand Blanc, along with other researchers from all three University of Michigan campuses as well as the[…]