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UM-Flint names 11 students as Maize and Blue Scholars
The University of Michigan-Flint has announced the summer and fall 2022 Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award recipients. The Maize & Blue Award is the highest academic recognition given to undergraduate students during commencement season. The award is presented to no more than 26 students per year who excel academically and exemplify intellectual maturity and[…]
UM-Flint professor, team of writers create multimedia guide for Michigan exploration
In the fast-paced age of technology it can be difficult to slow down and get to know your surroundings, but one University of Michigan-Flint English professor with a team of 40 writers including alumni, are working to make it easier. Mary Jo Kietzman, associate professor of English, wanted to see if it was possible to[…]
UM-Flint Psychology Club debuts new career series panel
Psychology students got the chance to pick their professor's brains all in the name of researching professional development and choosing a potential career path. It was all part of the University of Michigan-Flint Psychology Club's new monthly career series panel held Oct. 27 that highlights different professions and graduate programs directly related to psychology and[…]
UM-Flint communication alums share advice, work experiences with soon-to-be grads
With fall commencement drawing near, graduating students have many things on their minds, including weighing the options for graduate programs or their imminent entries into the workforce. Fortunately, students enrolled in the University of Michigan-Flint's Communication 426 course are now more prepared to take their next steps, regardless of the path they chose, thanks to[…]
UM-Flint to host Oxford fellow, events during Sustainability Week
All it takes is a crisp morning hike through the vivid fall colors or a tranquil evening by the fire pit to know autumn in Michigan is the perfect time to reflect on the beauty and importance of our natural world. The University of Michigan-Flint will showcase the ways in which its community is preserving[…]
UM-Flint History integrates area museums in coursework
For many college students, not every lesson is learned inside the classroom. Whether it's through an internship, a volunteer opportunity or a service-learning project, the opportunities for acquiring knowledge are many. And for an inquisitive group of University of Michigan-Flint history students, a variety of Genesee County museums are providing new occasions for learning. The[…]
UM-Flint Music program hosting area high school choirs at upcoming invitational
Live music is inspiring for performers and audiences alike and the vocalists participating in the 46th annual Chamber Choir Invitational are ready to put on a great show, both for themselves and those in attendance. Hosted by the UM-Flint Chamber Singers, a select ensemble of 12 students, including music and nonmusic majors, this year's event[…]
UM-Flint to celebrate National Chemistry Week with hands-on demonstrations
Chemistry is much more than equations and lab reports – it offers an opportunity to see science in action. And with that serving as a base, the University of Michigan-Flint Chemistry Club will act as the catalyst of STEM curiosity and exploration during National Chemistry Week, Oct. 16-22. The club, which officially became a student[…]
Two UM-Flint MPA students recognized for their service to the Flint area
Two University of Michigan-Flint students who are working toward their master's degrees in public administration were recently recognized for their leadership in the community thanks to their inclusion in the Flint and Genesee Group's first-ever "40 Under 40" program. The program highlights a diverse group of professionals, entrepreneurs and influencers who are working to shape[…]
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 support and strengthen a program titled "Unlocking the Arts in Flint," a joint venture between the Flint-area nonprofit Youth Arts: Unlocked and the UM-Flint Arts[…]