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UM-Flint graduates its first group of Accelerated Online Degree Completion students
While the Spring 2023 Commencement at the University of Michigan-Flint marked the end of the typical college student experience, it also highlighted a major milestone for three nontraditional students: overcoming obstacles and obtaining their bachelor's degrees. All three students were enrolled in the Accelerated Online Degree Completion program, which was launched last fall with the[…]
UM-Flint moms and children learning together
One small group of students within the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Arts & Sciences share a special characteristic in common: they are attending college along with their adult children. Some have taken the same courses together, scheduled study sessions together, and some even share a major. But more importantly, they've supported and encouraged one[…]
UM-Flint Writing Center events include retreat, D&D summer camp
Normally, the University of Michigan-Flint's Marian E. Wright Writing Center acts as a haven for students, faculty and staff when it comes to formatting, writing and revising a paper or speech. But recently, the center's staff found themselves encouraging writers – both on campus and off – to pick up their pens or power up[…]
UM-Flint alum, Citrucel inventor, shares experience with chemistry students
A University of Michigan-Flint alum known for his invention of Citrucel and being one of the top 40 most cited scientists in his field recently visited campus and gave a lecture about his love of chemistry and his discoveries in nanomedicine and nanotechnology. Donald Tomalia, who is originally from Flushing, shared his life story with[…]
UM-Flint professor teaches self-defense to LGBTQIA+ community
Like any campus across the country, professors at the University of Michigan-Flint teach students about a plethora of different subjects. But unlike most, one UM-Flint facult member is making sure his course really packs a punch – literally – as he works to teach LGBTQIA+ community members how to defend themselves from armed and unarmed[…]
UM-Flint history program's cemetery preservation project receives $15K gift
Some University of Michigan-Flint history majors are ready to dig in and get their hands dirty to preserve local cemeteries and additional funding from the A.G. Bishop Charitable Trust is ensuring the ongoing project will continue. Each summer for the past seven years Thomas Henthorn, associate professor of history, and a team of interns have[…]
UM-Flint student curated art exhibit 'Unlocking the Arts' now on display
A new art exhibit aiming to document and highlight the impact and importance of art education within the juvenile justice system is now on display in downtown Flint. "Unlocking the Arts"is a collection of drawings, paintings, photos and other art forms created by young artists during weekly workshops that take place inside the Genesee County[…]
UM-Flint Theatre concludes 2022-23 season with 'The Spitfire Grill'
Hitting all the right notes is crucial for any performance, but Stephanie Dean is ensuring that the end of the 2022-2023 theatre season at the University of Michigan-Flint will end on a high note with "The Spitfire Grill." The associate professor of theatre is directing the musical production, which is adapted from the 1996 film[…]
UM-Flint student associations team up for medical training event
Two student organizations at the University of Michigan-Flint have formed a partnership based on steady hands and a desire to care for others. It's all part of a combined effort between UM-Flint's Pre-Veterinary Medical Association and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students for an event titled "Start the Actual Training," that focuses on teaching students how[…]
UM-Flint theatre, health care students take the stage to improve patient outcomes
While "all the world's a stage," not every performance can prepare future health leaders to provide exceptional care to patients. However, the University of Michigan-Flint is leading a collaborative effort between the theatre, occupational therapy, nursing, physician assistant and social work programs in order to improve health care outcomes. The collaboration began in early 2020[…]