Tag Archives: College of Arts & Sciences
UM-Flint students take the stage for 'Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time'
A teenage math whiz is wrongfully accused of killing a neighbor's dog, setting a plot in motion that challenges his social skills and uncovers secrets of his family's past. Audiences were treated to this intrigue and more as they came to see, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time," Feb. 17-19 and[…]
UM-Flint renews partnership with Flint's Factory Two
Building partnerships, encouraging innovation and empowering students through learning and hands-on experiences are values shared by the University of Michigan-Flint and Factory Two.
UM-Flint student elected to Flint Community Schools Board of Education
For Terae King Jr. finding enough hours in the day is something of an artform. When he's not studying or completing coursework as a student at the University of Michigan-Flint, he's working as a general manager for McDonald's or as a substitute teacher at Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools. And now, the Flint native finds himself as[…]
UM-Flint to host Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Jan. 11-15
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
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
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 wildlife biology student earns recognition as Student Veteran of the Year
One University of Michigan-Flint student is going above and beyond by helping fellow student veterans on campus. As a result, Christopher Mayes, a junior wildlife biology major from Grand Blanc and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has been recognized as UM-Flint's Student Veteran of the Year thanks to his involvement in the Peer Advisors for Veteran[…]
UM-Flint professors planning road trip highlighting positives, negatives of auto industry
While spring break is still months away, two University of Michigan-Flint professors are already planning a road trip that their students won't forget. It's all part of the Vehicles of Upheaval course connected to a program called "Borders and Crossings: Exploring Global Questions at UM-Flint." The program, which focuses on helping students gain useful knowledge[…]
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[…]