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Surge in federal grant funding in CIT demonstrates strategic planning in action
Jill Jividen, senior director of research development of OVPR-Ann Arbor, presented at a recent UM-Flint grant workshop.
UM-Flint earns accolades from US News & World Report
The University of Michigan-Flint has earned a pair of honors via the new U.S. News & World Report "2024 Best Graduate School" rankings. Making the lists were the School of Management's part-time MBA program and the College of Arts, Sciences & Education was named one of the country's best education schools. "This recognition of our[…]
Five ways service learning improves lives through nursing education
For two days in April, a group of University of Michigan-Flint nurse practitioner students, faculty, and alumni will provide health care for residents of a remote area in Virginia. As part of a service learning experience, participants from the School of Nursing will experience life-changing interactions with patients experiencing significant health disparities in the Appalachian[…]
Color our world (Holi photo gallery)
Originally slated as part of last week's annual "SpringFling" event, the previously delayed due to weather color throw happened April 3 in recognition of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, love and spring. It is also an invocation for a good spring harvest season. The celebration originated and is predominantly celebrated in India and Nepal[…]
UM-Flint students were 'Leaders and Best' during Giving Blueday 2024
Rather than sitting on the sidelines during Giving Blueday 2024, the University of Michigan-Flint Women's Soccer Club went on the offensive. The team set a lofty goal: raising $1,000 from at least 15 donors. Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of donors, they not only met but exceeded those benchmarks, with $1,245 raised from[…]
UM-Flint faculty to present innovative ideas at April 19 networking event
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." — Benjamin Franklin From the lips of a Founding Father to the ears of a half dozen University of Michigan-Flint faculty members each year, so goes the process of being a fellow within the Michigan Wolverine Innovation Network. MWIN[…]
UM-Flint's Lewis earns NASPA "Pillar of the Profession" award
Christopher Lewis, director of graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint, was recently named the recipient of the 2024 NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education "Pillar of the Profession" award. The award honors student affairs professionals who: NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health and sustainability of the student affairs profession.[…]
UM-Flint and American University of Sharjah launch dual master's program, expanding access to global education
The College of Innovation & Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint has formed an international partnership with the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates for a dual master's degree program. The partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities and foster global learning experiences for students in computer science and information systems, cybersecurity, data[…]
Forging relationships at the Factory Two makerspace (Video)
Factory Two is a community makerspace located in the heart of downtown Flint. The space provides tools, equipment and training for those eager to learn. Members can access cutting-edge technology like 3D printers and drones and time-honored traditions in the wood and metal shops to make items as delicate as jewelry or as durable as[…]
Spring Fling 2024 (Photo Gallery)
This week, the Harding Mott University Center was the site for several "Spring Fling" events on the University of Michigan-Flint campus. Among them were a floral headband decorating station, a celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and love, and a tie-dye T-shirt station to ring in the new season. Photos by Jake Cessna[…]