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UM-Flint to host Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Jan. 11-15

UM-Flint Fine and Performing Arts mounts multiple productions throughout the year, such as “The One Act Play That Goes Wrong” that was performed in late 2022.

Shakespeare might tell us "All the world's a stage," but the spotlight will undoubtedly shine brightest on the University of Michigan-Flint this month. The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for Region 3 is taking place, Jan. 11-15, on the UM-Flint campus. The event will bring close to 800 college students from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana,[…]

UM-Flint professor appointed to Michigan Veterans' Memorial Park Commission

Gregory Havrilcsak, a UM-Flint history lecturer, was recently appointed to the Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission for a two-year term beginning this month.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has tasked one University of Michigan-Flint faculty member with working to preserve an important monument in Lansing.  Gregory Havrilcsak, a UM-Flint history lecturer, was recently appointed by the second-term governor to join the Michigan Veterans' Memorial Park Commission for a two-year term beginning this month.  The commission advises on the development, management[…]

UM-Flint professor, high school students to share water quality research discoveries

High school students in Livingston County are preparing for college while making important scientific discoveries in their own backyard.

What do you call it when students from a trio of area high schools are paired with a biology lecturer from a local university to study water quality of a nearby body of water? Well, whatever it is, it's certainly not your average high school science class. Instead, the collaboration between students from Hartland, Fowlerville[…]

UM-Flint names 11 students as Maize and Blue Scholars

UM-Flint has named 11 students Maize & Blue Scholars for summer and fall 2022.

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

A UM-Flint professor and team of writers are working to create multimedia guides for exploration of Michigan places, such as kayaking the Flint River.

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

UM-Flint psychology professors (from left) Hillary Heinze, Nathan Miller and Jennifer LaCosse discussed steps students can take to become a professor at the first 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

Several UM-Flint alumni met with soon-to-be graduates enrolled in COM 426: Senior Seminar.

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 celebrate National Chemistry Week with hands-on demonstrations

UM-Flint chemistry students and faculty are celebrating National Chemistry Week with hands-on demonstrations on campus and throughout the community.

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[…]