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ORCHESTRAL MANEUVERS IN THE DARK (Orchestra and Percussion Photo Gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble performed its fall concert, "Changing Colors – Music for Autumn," Nov. 11, at the University Kiva. Directed by Matthew Forsleff, the orchestra performed "Prelude from Holberg Suite" by Edvard Grieg, "Baltic Dance" by Kirt N. Mosier, "Canon in B Muse" by Shirl J. Atwell, "Ellis Island" by Alan Lee Silva, and[…]
UM-Flint's Hristova receives 2025 Maynard Klein Award from the American Choral Directors Association
The Maynard Klein Award recognizes Gabriela Hristova's lifetime of leadership, artistic excellence, and expertise in her field.
UM-Flint's "Cracks in the Pavement" Symposium brings the community together to showcase Flint's civic empowerment
The Cracks in the Pavement Symposium kicks off three years of research and was designed to build connections between UM-Flint faculty and students and the wider Flint community.
UM-Flint's Riggs honored by Flint & Genesee Group
Antonio Riggs, associate director in the Office of Student Career Advancement and Success at the University of Michigan-Flint, was named the winner of the Bryant "BB" Nolden Community Champion Award at the Flint and Genesee Group's 11th Annual Art of Achievement Awards, Nov. 5, at the Capitol Theatre. The Art of Achievement Awards are designed[…]
Miriam and Ellis Perlman donate $954K in support of UM-Flint's Master of Public Administration program
The Miriam and Ellis Perlman Fund was established by one of the founders of UM-Flint's Master of Public Administration program.
SHINING BRIGHTLY (Diwali 2025 photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's Indian Student Association hosted its annual Diwali Celebration, Nov. 6, in honor of the Hindu festival of lights. The festival symbolizes the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from[…]
UM-Flint expands opportunities: New graduate programs now open to international students
The Office of Graduate Programs at the University of Michigan-Flint has announced that 11 graduate programs, previously limited to domestic applicants, have achieved Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification, officially authorizing them to enroll F-1 international students. This important update expands academic opportunities at UM-Flint and reinforces the university's commitment to global diversity and educational[…]
Munawar brings AI expertise to UM-Flint as Jack W. Thompson, M.D. Distinguished Visiting Professor
Asim Munawar, an artificial intelligence researcher and project lead at IBM's Watson Research Center, has joined the University of Michigan-Flint for the 2025-26 academic year as a Jack W. Thompson, M.D. Distinguished Visiting Professor. At the Watson Research Center, Munawar spearheads initiatives to enhance the reasoning and planning capabilities of enterprise-scale large language models. A[…]
UM-Flint Chemistry Club earns ACS Outstanding Chapter Award for 12th time
The University of Michigan-Flint's Chemistry Club, a student chapter of the American Chemical Society, has been recognized with an Outstanding Chapter Award for the 12th time in 24 years. The repeat honor highlights the organization's sustained excellence among ACS student chapters across the country. The award places UM-Flint's chapter among the top 5% of more[…]
Down By The River(bank Arts)
Meet Audrey Banks, a dual UM-Flint grad with a BFA in media & design and an MA in arts administration. She has worked as a professional photographer and graphic designer prior to her current roles as the cross-campus arts advocate projects coordinator for the U-M Arts Initiative and the curatorial & programming assistant for Riverbank[…]