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Two UM-Flint students named Critical Language Scholars by State Department

May 14, 2024 8:00 am Logan McGrady

Alimatou Sarr, a recent political science graduate, and Keaton Reese, a sophomore anthropology major, were selected by the U.S. State Department to take part in the Critical Language Scholarship program.

Imagine applying for an opportunity that has a 90% failure rate. Pretty daunting. Imagine beating the odds and having your application selected. Now, you must prepare for months of living abroad, communicating in a new language, and immersing yourself in a new culture. For some, that might seem overwhelming. For students like Keaton Reese, a[…]

Party On! (Block Party Photo Gallery)

August 28, 2023 9:19 am Logan McGrady

See more Welcome Back events at https://www.umflint.edu/campus-life/welcome-programs/.

"Ain't no party like a UM-Flint party, cuz a UM-Flint party don't stop!" Okay, so this one did stop at 6 p.m. but everyone still had a great time. Co-sponsored by the centers for Global Engagement and for Gender and Sexuality, the Division of Student Affairs and Housing & Residential Life, the Block Party featured[…]

UM-Flint's Center for Global Engagement director offers a vision for comprehensive internationalization

April 27, 2023 10:21 am Logan McGrady

Just five months into his role as director of UM-Flint's Center for Global Engagement, Zachariah Mathew is working toward comprehensive internationalization for student success.

At first glance, The International School in Bangalore, India, may seem like a work of fiction. Students in tidy uniforms are sorted into four houses, awarded points for their accomplishments, and the winning house is awarded the House Cup at the end of the year. No, it's not a school for witchcraft and wizardry, but[…]