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NYU professor Meredith Broussard to discuss bias in technology, March 27

Meredith Broussard, a data journalist and professor at NYU, will visit the UM-Flint campus to discuss her research into bias in technology, March 27.

Algorithms are contributing to life-changing decisions for people on a daily basis. From granting mortgages to critical health care diagnoses, the promise of such technology is that it helps professionals make fast, accurate decisions based purely on the data. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that the data algorithms utilize are often inherently flawed. Facial[…]

Giving Blueday 2024 (Photo Gallery)

The UM-Flint community came together, March 13, to celebrate 10 years of Giving Blueday

The Harding Mott University Center was buzzing with activity and excitement, March 13, as the campus community came together to celebrate 10 years of Giving Blueday. The annual event is 24 hours of giving as members and supporters of all three University of Michigan campuses have the opportunity to give to the programs and causes[…]

UM-Flint CIT Welcomes Cohort of International Research Scholars

Thanks to new international agreements and partnerships, nine graduate students from top universities in Tunisia will finalize their thesis work with CIT faculty this year.

As College of Innovation & Technology research funding grows, the college has welcomed a cohort of international research scholars to collaborate on faculty funded projects. Thanks to new international agreements and partnerships in the Middle East and North Africa region, nine graduate students from top universities in Tunisia will finalize their thesis work with CIT[…]

UM-Flint's Bachelor of Social Work lauded by Forbes as one of the nation's best

In addition to being recognized as one of the nation's best, UM-Flint's Bachelor of Social Work program can be completed entirely online.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Bachelor of Social Work program has been ranked as one of the country's best for 2024 by Forbes Advisor. Forbes ranked 40 accredited, nonprofit colleges offering an online Bachelor of Social Work degree using 17 data points in the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience and application process, using[…]