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UM-Flint alumna Ghoseyni blended psychology and art into a career in AI
Sameya Ghoseyni moved from art student to psychology major, learning how to blend her love for human behavior into a thriving career in AI.
UM-Flint goes on the road for entrepreneurship bootcamp
Innovation is hitting the streets of Grand Blanc. The University of Michigan-Flint's Innovation Incubator kicked off its signature [IN] On the Road Business Bootcamp series, Jan. 22, at Grand Blanc City Hall, bringing high-level business resources directly to the community. The five-session series provides a foundation for 26 aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs to start, grow[…]
Michigan public universities generate nearly $45 billion in economic impact according to newly published study
According to a new independent economic impact study, Michigan's 15 public universities prove to be a powerful economic engine for the state, generating nearly $45 billion in net new economic activity each year, supporting more than 129,000 jobs and contributing more than $7 billion in state tax revenue. The study was conducted by Anderson Economic Group and released[…]
UM-Flint alum Brown's backstage pass to entrepreneurship
Cooper Brown enhanced his studies in entrepreneurship and innovation by working backstage with UM-Flint Fine & Performing Arts.
COMMUNITY, COMPASSION AND ACTION (MLK Day of Service photo gallery)
University of Michigan-Flint students, faculty and staff honored the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the Flint community during its annual Day of Service, Jan. 19, which coincides with the federal holiday celebrating the former clergyman and civil rights leader. Following an on-campus celebratory breakfast, volunteers set out[…]
UM-Flint nurse anesthetist leader advocating for affordability reform in wake of new legislation
The future of Michigan's anesthesia workforce faces new questions as federal loan reforms threaten to restrict educational access for certified registered nurse anesthetists. At the forefront of the response is Gena Welch, president of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists and director of nurse anesthesia education at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences.[…]
UM-Flint's experiential learning opportunities help students prepare for meaningful careers
No matter how skilled the instructor, how compelling the lecture or how engrossing the textbook may be, there is no substitute for learning by doing. Taking concepts learned in the classroom and applying them in the real world transforms a concept from the theoretical to the practical, solidifying that knowledge in a learner's mind and[…]
PLAY. EXPLORE. DISCOVER. (Early Childhood Development Center photo gallery)
Families from across the UM-Flint campus and the surrounding community came together for an evening of play, discovery and imagination at the Early Childhood Development Center's "Light Up the Night" event, Jan. 16. From glowing experiments to hands-on classroom activities, children and caregivers explored the magical relationship between light and shadow through interactive learning stations[…]
DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY (Silent Disco photo gallery)
With glowing headphones for one and all, University of Michigan-Flint students brought movement and serious energy to the Jan. 15 Silent Disco, an interactive dance party featuring three different music channels, including one devoted to on-site requests. From throwback hits to today's chart-toppers, dancers switched between stations to match their vibe, creating a one-of-a-kind experience where the[…]
Yener Kandogan named dean of UM-Flint's School of Management
The University of Michigan-Flint has promoted Yener Kandogan to dean of its School of Management, pending approval by the U-M Board of Regents. If approved, his first day would be March 1, at which time he will become the 10th dean in the school's history. "I believe that Dr. Kandogan is the right person to[…]