Tag Archives: DEI Initiative

UM-Flint chief diversity officer honored with distinguished award, local recognition

The University of Michigan recently awarded David Luke, UM-Flint chief diversity officer, its prestigious Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award.

David Luke, chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan-Flint, has been doubly honored for his exceptional contributions to diversity and inclusion in higher education and the local community. The University of Michigan recently awarded Luke its prestigious Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award, recognizing his outstanding efforts in fostering an inclusive environment on campus. The award,[…]

UM-Flint theatre, health care students take the stage to improve patient outcomes

The University of Michigan-Flint is leading a collaborative effort between its theatre and health care programs in order to improve patient outcomes.

While "all the world's a stage," not every performance can prepare future health leaders to provide exceptional care to patients. However, the University of Michigan-Flint is leading a collaborative effort between the theatre, occupational therapy, nursing, physician assistant and social work programs in order to improve health care outcomes. The collaboration began in early 2020[…]