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UM-Flint to host Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair, March 15-17

UM-Flint will host the Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair, March 15-17, at the Riverfront Conference Center.

If your idea of a science fair is baking soda volcanoes and model solar systems, think again. The competition at the Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair is just a bit more advanced than that – the winning project from last year's competition was titled "Hydrogen and Oxygen Production from a Dry Cell to Start[…]

UM-Flint accounting students dedicate expertise to assisting low-income individuals with tax returns

Michelle Chen, right, a 2021 UM-Flint graduate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, works with an area resident on their 2023 tax return on the first day of this year's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at the Flint Public Library. Photos by Jake Cessna, UM-Flint Office of Marketing & Communications.

As part of a longstanding commitment to community engagement, accounting students from the University of Michigan-Flint's Income Tax Preparation classes are actively involved in a program aimed at aiding low-income individuals in preparing their tax returns. The impactful initiative, known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA, is now celebrating its 40th anniversary and[…]

UM-Flint recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in online education

U.S. News & World Report honored the university for its online academic programming.

The University of Michigan-Flint has been recognized for its excellence in online education by U.S. News & World Report in its newly published "Best Online Programs" rankings. The university was honored for its online bachelor's degree programs and earned recognition for its general business program. UM-Flint's online master's degree program in education was also lauded.[…]

UM-Flint to host generative AI in education conference, March 7

UM-Flint will host K-12 and and postsecondary educators for a conference focused on generative artificial intelligence in education, March 7. The image above was created using AI by Canva with the prompt “generative AI conference at University of Michigan-Flint.”

ChatGPT. Midjourney. DALL-E. The power of generative artificial intelligence – systems capable of creating text, images, video, audio, code and other media in response to human input using natural language – has become ubiquitous and accessible. This paradigm-shifting technology is transforming nearly every field, from business to art to education. Rather than being viewed as[…]

UM-Flint Black History Month celebration features monthlong event schedule

The university's Black History Month programming will be highlighted by keynote speaker Dawn Hinton, associate vice president of academic affairs at Saginaw Valley State University and UM-Flint graduate.

The University of Michigan-Flint will reflect on the milestones achieved by Black Americans as it observes and celebrates Black History Month. Coordinated by UM-Flint's Division of Student Affairs, Black History Month events will be presented to students, faculty, staff and community members, Feb. 1-28. "Black history is American history, but Black History Month provides an[…]

CIT awarded MTRAC grant from MEDC for commercialization of research

Marouane Kessentini presents his work at a meeting on Pervasive Personalized Intelligence, part of an NSF-funded Industry-University Collaborative Research Center.

As technology continues to drive the automotive industry forward, there appear to be as many challenges as there are opportunities.  While the industry shifts toward autonomous vehicles that connect to an increasing number of internet-connected smart sensors and devices, a balance must be struck between consumer priorities and technical constraints. For example, how can massive[…]

Brevity is The Soul of Wit (Shakespeare Theatre Photo Gallery)

"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" plays at the UM-Flint Theatre Feb. 2-4 and Feb. 9-11.

The University of Michigan-Flint is mounting a theatre production that will surely please all audience members, whether they are lifelong Shakespeare fans or have avoided the English playwright since high school graduation. "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" plays at the UM-Flint Theatre Feb. 2-4 and Feb. 9-11. As the title suggests, "The Complete[…]

UM-Flint's Hagerman Center Receives USASBE's 2024 Excellence Award

UM-Flint's Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has earned the 2024 Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation Award from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

One year after being named one of only four finalists, the University of Michigan-Flint's Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has earned the 2024 Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation Award from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. "We're so proud to receive this award from one of the most prestigious entrepreneurship organizations in[…]

Motorsports and entrepreneurship: UM-Flint to host IndyCar change-maker Rod Reid 

Rod Reid (right) poses with Donkmaster Sage Thomas and some of his team behind Reid's ForceIndy show model.

"By mastering STEM, anything is possible." This simple yet encompassing statement is the mantra Shirl Donaldson, a University of Michigan-Flint assistant professor of digital machining and automation technology, and Rod Reid, entrepreneur and IndyCar racing principal, are teaching young children.  Reid will expand those six words, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 24, as UM-Flint's College of Innovation[…]