Tag Archives: English
UM-Flint alum selected as Fulbright assistant, heading to Nepal in 2024
Even after graduating, one University of Michigan-Flint alum is doing her homework, but not in the typical sense. Jina Bhagat, a 2022 UM-Flint graduate with a bachelor's degree in English and a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate, is heading to Nepal in 2024 after being selected as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.[…]
UM-Flint moms and children learning together
One small group of students within the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Arts & Sciences share a special characteristic in common: they are attending college along with their adult children. Some have taken the same courses together, scheduled study sessions together, and some even share a major. But more importantly, they've supported and encouraged one[…]
UM-Flint Writing Center events include retreat, D&D summer camp
Normally, the University of Michigan-Flint's Marian E. Wright Writing Center acts as a haven for students, faculty and staff when it comes to formatting, writing and revising a paper or speech. But recently, the center's staff found themselves encouraging writers – both on campus and off – to pick up their pens or power up[…]
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 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[…]
Community Collaboration and The Jordan Brand kickstart Flint Neighborhood Oral History Project
A collaborative effort between Flint community organizations and the University of Michigan-Flint is getting backup from a basketball legend's brand. The Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan's organization, selected the Community Foundation of Greater Flint's Neighborhood Oral History Project for its Black Community Commitment Grant Program. The Flint Neighborhood Oral History Project allies the Community Foundation of[…]
WPA Federal Writers' Project team begins guide to mid-Michigan
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Writers' Project first assisted in providing jobs for unemployed writers, editors, and research workers during the Great Depression in 1941. Now in 2021, the WPA Federal Writers' Project is getting a fresh purpose in lower mid-Michigan. A team of 46 writers, composed of UM-Flint students, alumni, faculty, and professional[…]
Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholars
The Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award is the highest academic award bestowed upon undergraduates of the University of Michigan-Flint. Below are the Maize and Blue recipients for Winter 2021. Of the students below, Jasmin Cambri, Lilian Farrehi, and Angela Longbucco have been selected as virtual commencement speakers. Jordyn R. AlgerBachelor of Arts in English[…]
How Signature Assignments Empower UM-Flint Students
The undergraduate experience at UM-Flint culminates with a final "capstone" course. These classes challenge a student to connect broad learning offered by the general education program with the deep content knowledge they've gained in their chosen major. Students often regard capstone courses as among the most meaningful parts of their education, so why not embed[…]
20 ways UM-Flint CAS innovated in 2020 (Part 2)
Despite the challenges presented by 2020, UM-Flint remains committed to keeping students safe while continuing to provide a world-class education. UM-Flint has developed a culture of innovation to meet that goal. Solutions that were once hard to imagine are now embraced to help create the best experiences for students and community members. This post is[…]