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Animal scientist, autism advocate Temple Grandin to take part in UM-Flint Critical Issues Speaker Series, Aug. 22

Born in 1947, a time when neurodivergence research and acceptance were largely unheard of, Temple Grandin was nearly four years old before she spoke her first word and doctors of the time recommended she be institutionalized — a course of action her mother firmly rejected. Considering the circumstances, many would have assumed that Grandin wouldn't[…]

UM-Flint to host generative AI in education conference, March 7

UM-Flint will host K-12 and and postsecondary educators for a conference focused on generative artificial intelligence in education, March 7. The image above was created using AI by Canva with the prompt “generative AI conference at University of Michigan-Flint.”

ChatGPT. Midjourney. DALL-E. The power of generative artificial intelligence – systems capable of creating text, images, video, audio, code and other media in response to human input using natural language – has become ubiquitous and accessible. This paradigm-shifting technology is transforming nearly every field, from business to art to education. Rather than being viewed as[…]

UM-Flint Receives Sculpture In Memory of Joanne Sullenger

The sculpture was presented by her daughter Avery Sullenger-Wedder during a special reveal to friends, co-workers, and administrators held on August 1, on the third floor of the library.

The sculpture was presented by her daughter Avery Sullenger-Wedder during a special reveal to friends, co-workers, and administrators held on August 1, on the third floor of the library.

UM-Flint 2011 Critical Issues Forum

The University of Michigan-Flint takes pride in announcing the dynamic lineup of speakers for the 2011 Frances Willson Thompson Critical Issues Forum.

The University of Michigan-Flint takes pride in announcing the dynamic lineup of speakers for the 2011 Frances Willson Thompson Critical Issues Forum.