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UM-Flint to host Flint Regional Science and Engineering Fair, March 21-22

UM-Flint is offering four scholarships to the top competitors in the high school division of the Flint Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

For nearly 70 years, local secondary students have come together to showcase their scientific prowess at the Flint Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The fair made its debut in 1957 as part of a national push for better scientific education during the space race and has been operating ever since. The University of Michigan-Flint will[…]

UM-Flint Veterans Day programming open to all, Nov. 11

UM-Flint invites the campus and community to participate in Veterans Day programming, Nov. 11.

The University of Michigan-Flint will honor U.S. service members with a longstanding campus tradition. The 24th annual Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at the downtown campus. All members of the UM-Flint and wider communities are invited to take part in the day that recognizes the achievements and sacrifices of our nation's[…]

UM-Flint to host third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4

The university will showcase simple ways to create a more eco-friendly future during Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4.

As the old saying goes: "The third time's a charm." And while Earth may only have one chance, the University of Michigan-Flint's Planet Blue Ambassador program wants you to know that you can still make a difference during its third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4.  The PBA program will offer daily events that aim[…]

Justice Richard Bernstein to speak at UM-Flint, April 2

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein will visit the UM-Flint campus, 6 p.m., April 2, to speak about his journey in the legal profession and issues regarding access to justice.

A chance meeting between a University of Michigan-Flint student and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein has led to the university hosting one of the state's preeminent legal voices. Joe Bujak, a senior history and political science and major from Fenton, met Bernstein and invited him to speak on campus. The justice said yes, and[…]

UM-Flint to host Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair, March 15-17

UM-Flint will host the Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair, March 15-17, at the Riverfront Conference Center.

If your idea of a science fair is baking soda volcanoes and model solar systems, think again. The competition at the Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair is just a bit more advanced than that – the winning project from last year's competition was titled "Hydrogen and Oxygen Production from a Dry Cell to Start[…]

UM-Flint to host labor discussion with former US representative, NYT columnist

Former Rep. Andy Levin (left) and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie will join a panel discussion moderated by UM-Flint faculty on campus, Nov. 30.

Former Rep. Andy Levin and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie will visit the University of Michigan-Flint for a moderated discussion on democracy, labor and the future of work. The event will take place, 5-6:30 p.m., Nov. 30, in the University Center KIVA and is free and open to the public.  Jacob Lederman, associate professor[…]

UM-Flint Black History Month celebration features monthlong event schedule

The University of Michigan-Flint will reflect on the milestones achieved by Black Americans as it observes and celebrates Black History Month. Coordinated by UM-Flint's Division of Student Affairs, Black History Month events will be presented to students, faculty, staff and community members, Feb. 1-28. "Black History Month at UM-Flint isn't just for our campus constituents,[…]