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UM-Flint graduate student Wakefield named 2024-25 Region 5 Teacher of the Year
"I don't think teaching is only about the curriculum or test scores — it's also about helping students see what I see in them: unlimited potential," said Sasha Wakefield, who teaches math and statistics at Clio High School. Wakefield is pursuing her education specialist degree at the University of Michigan-Flint and was recently named 2024-25[…]
FROM THE GROUND UP (Innovation & Technology Complex groundbreaking photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology hosted a project kickoff for phase one of the new Innovation and Technology Complex, June 13. A bevy of dignitaries attended the event, including UM-Flint Interim Chancellor Donna Fry, University of Michigan Regent Michael Behm, CIT Dean Christopher Pearson, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and Mott Foundation Program[…]
UM-Flint to host Pride Week events, June 24-28
With training for faculty and staff, a cookout, a documentary screening and a virtual connection space for students, the University of Michigan-Flint's third annual Pride Week will offer something for every member of the campus community with online and in-person options. UM-Flint's Pride Week events take place June 24-28, leading up to the Flint Pride[…]
Upgrades to 'My UM-Flint' portal enhance user experience for campus community
My UM-Flint, the central digital hub for authenticated campus resources at the University of Michigan-Flint, now offers increased functionality and customization thanks to a suite of updates launched today. The portal offers a one-stop shop for students, faculty and staff to access resources like email, Canvas, campus events, the academic calendar and more. New features[…]
UM-Flint partners with Flint Cultural Center Academy to host new high school
In a move highlighting the power of community partnerships, the University of Michigan-Flint has announced that it is entering into a three-year lease agreement to house the Flint Cultural Center Academy's new high school at the university's Northbank Center beginning this fall. According to Donna Fry, UM-Flint interim chancellor, this initiative is a testament to[…]
UM-Flint's Summer Vocal Academy of Music receives a $15k grant from The Community Foundation of Greater Flint
UM-Flint's Summer Vocal Academy of Music brings local middle and high school students together to share their love for music.
The jaws of entrepreneurship (Young Sharks photo gallery)
Close to 400 K-12 students in grades three through eight shared their entrepreneurial ideas during the University of Michigan-Flint's Young Sharks/Junior Sharks pitch competition, May 29, at the university's Riverfront Conference Center. The event, now in its fourth year, is an annual culmination of groundbreaking efforts to incorporate entrepreneurship, economics and innovation into existing K-12[…]
Recent grad Sarr found life-changing community, mentorship at UM-Flint
April 2024 political science grad Alimatou Sarr is looking forward to working on migrant and refugee rights in the future.
Meet the new boss (Photo gallery)
University of Michigan-Flint faculty, staff, students and Mayor Sheldon Neeley gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Northbank Center, May 17, to meet and greet Chancellor-Elect Laurence Alexander. Alexander, who was approved as UM-Flint's next permanent chancellor by the University of Michigan Board of Regents at its May 16 meeting, has served as chancellor of[…]
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[…]