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UM-Flint to host Young Sharks entrepreneurial pitch competition, May 29
Close to 400 K-12 students in grades three through eight will share their entrepreneurial ideas and vie for real cash prizes during the University of Michigan-Flint's Young Sharks/Junior Sharks pitch competition. The event, now in its fourth year, will take place, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 29, at the university's Riverfront Conference Center. Students will have[…]
Two UM-Flint students named Critical Language Scholars by State Department
Imagine applying for an opportunity that has a 90% failure rate. Pretty daunting. Imagine beating the odds and having your application selected. Now, you must prepare for months of living abroad, communicating in a new language, and immersing yourself in a new culture. For some, that might seem overwhelming. For students like Keaton Reese, a[…]
Laurence Alexander recommended as chancellor of UM-Flint
This article originally appeared in The University Record. Laurence Alexander, a recognized leader in higher education who for 11 years has served as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint. His five-year appointment will be effective July 1, pending approval by[…]
Bujak's UM-Flint experiences led him to U-M Law School
Joseph Bujak knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in public service. At 17, he began an internship at the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac, which he has continued throughout his studies at the University of Michigan-Flint. Recently graduating with a double major in political science and history,[…]
UM-Flint grad beats the odds – and opinions – to graduate with honors
"I often say that you're going to either walk these kids into success, or you're going to walk them into prison — they don't get to either place on their own," said Elizabeth Ashley, a recent University of Michigan-Flint graduate with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and Maize & Blue Scholar. And Ashley should[…]
Games on (Spring esports finals 2024 photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's Recreation Center was turned into the state's largest esports arena, May 4, as the campus hosted the Michigan High School Esports Federation Spring State Finals. The day featured high-octane competition, showcasing the burgeoning talent of Michigan's younger esports athletes as approximately 400 gamers representing nearly 50 schools competed for state titles[…]
Offering friendship and service (Officer Friendly Day 2024 photo gallery)
Now in its third year, the University of Michigan-Flint's May 4 Officer Friendly Day offered local law enforcement officers yet another opportunity to enhance their skills in serving people with autism in the community. The annual event featured free food, police vehicle tours, story time with officers and the opportunity to build an understanding community[…]
UM-Flint's School of Management names '77 grad as Outstanding Alumni Award recipient
Like many University of Michigan-Flint students, Steve Whitener worked his way through college, working nearly 40 hours per week at a local Kroger to pay for tuition. Yet despite his dedication in and out of the classroom, Whitener entered his senior year struggling to fund his academics and pay for groceries, gasoline and rent. It[…]
UM-Flint professors receive $468K NIH grant to research pediatric telehealth
Faculty in the disciplines of public health and computer science at the University of Michigan-Flint are teaming up to enhance telehealth services for adolescents. The groundbreaking research of Gergana Kodjebacheva, associate professor of public health, in collaboration with Charlotte Tang, associate professor of computer science, has recently received significant recognition and support through a Research[…]
UM-Flint earns a dozen top 25 state and national rankings from University HQ
The University of Michigan-Flint has received 12 top 25 rankings from University HQ. This leading independent online education organization provides students with resources for researching top-ranked colleges and universities, scholarships and career information. UHQ uses data from several sources to aggregate its rankings, including College Navigator, College Scorecard, The Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Payscale.[…]