Tag Archives: Education
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.
UM-Flint Roundtable Focuses on Helping Youth in Foster Care Succeed in College and Beyond
About 50 social service workers, university staff, students, and other community leaders—including Congressman Dan Kildee—attended the "Mpowering My Success" roundtable on foster youth and higher education.
UM-Flint Student Success Center Partners with New Center for Educator Preparation
UM-Flint's Student Success Center has established a formal partnership with the new Center for Educator Preparation to better facilitate student recruitment, achievement, graduation, and placement for all teacher candidates at the University of Michigan-Flint.
New Grant Will Help UM-Flint Train More Doctorally Prepared Nurses
A new grant will help UM-Flint to increase the number of doctorally prepared nurses.
Congressman Dale Kildee Donates Papers, Artifacts to UM-Flint Library and Establishes Education Scholarship
Retired Congressman Dale. E. Kildee continues his longstanding support of the Flint community through a donation of key items from decades of work in Washington D.C. to the University of Michigan-Flint's Frances Willson Thompson Library. In addition, a scholarship honoring Kildee has been established that will benefit students aspiring to careers in education.