Tag Archives: Education
Leadership Skills Enhance Career of UM-Flint Education Alumnus
Alumnus Jeremy Mitchell credits his life experiences as an army infantry officer, a salesman, and a teacher to help him become a great school principal.
Chancellor Announces Scholarship Expansion for Genesee Early College Graduates
University of Michigan-Flint Chancellor Susan E. Borrego has announced the expansion of a scholarship program for graduates of Genesee Early College (GEC).
Genesys Heart Institute and UM-Flint Partner on Health Education Video Project
University of Michigan-Flint students will get the chance to showcase healthy heart living. The university and Genesys Heart Institute have teamed up on a new project in which students will create health education videos for the community.
UM-Flint and Flint Community Schools Establish Dual Enrollment Educational Partnership (DEEP) Program
Flint Community Schools (FCS) and the University of Michigan-Flint are collaborating to offer a cost-free dual enrollment opportunity for FCS high school seniors. The Dual Enrollment Educational Partnerships (DEEP) initiative allows motivated Flint high school students to earn college credit by taking accredited courses taught by UM‐Flint faculty on the university's campus.
Keith Moreland Appointed Interim Dean of UM-Flint School of Health Professions and Studies
The appointment of Professor Keith Moreland to the position has been approved by the University of Michigan Board of Regents, effective January 1, 2015.
UM-Flint Grad Using Fulbright Grant to Teach in Kosovo
Cassandra Ganzak is spending this current school year teaching English in Kosovo. She graduated last April with a master's degree in secondary education with a concentration in urban education.
UM-Flint Professor of Physical Therapy Partners with Area High Schools on Concussion Research and Awareness
University of Michigan-Flint assistant professor of physical therapy Bara Alsalaheen, PhD is spearheading concussion research in the area. So far, Alsalaheen and his team have worked with four area high schools but he hopes to extend the network of participants in upcoming years.
UM-Flint Nursing Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Simulation Lab
The latest medical technology is part of the new Clinical Simulation Center (CSC) that was officially opened Wednesday, October 1 as part of the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Nursing's 40th Anniversary celebration.
New Agreement Creates Seamless Transition to UM-Flint for Mott Community College Early Childhood Education Students
The University of Michigan-Flint and Mott Community College (MCC) have created an Early Childhood Articulation Agreement between the two schools. It was recently signed at an October 1 ceremony. The agreement aims to ease the transfer from MCC's early childhood program to UM-Flint for students seeking an elementary teacher certification and a specialization endorsement in early childhood.
Technology Enables Educators from Upper Peninsula to Enroll in UM-Flint's Education Specialist Program
The University-Michigan Flint draws education leaders from across the state for its Education Specialist program. But starting this semester, it is reaching further into the Upper Peninsula by remotely connecting with a group of professionals taking the classes in Sault Ste. Marie.