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UM-Flint's Mpowering My Success receives $500,000 grant
The University of Michigan-Flint's Mpowering My Success program received a $506,852 grant from the state of Michigan to continue for another three years.
Young Sharks: Entrepreneurship lessons empower kids to create and innovate
The University of Michigan-Flint's Office of Economic Development (OED) recently completed the 2022 Young Sharks Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation program for area third through fifth graders. The program combines professional development workshops for elementary and middle school teachers, a series of innovation and entrepreneurship lessons for students with an applied learning assignment and a business[…]
The College of Innovation & Technology Expands
The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology has expanded its program offerings to include computer science, engineering and physics. The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the transfer of these programs from UM-Flint's College of Arts and Sciences to CIT during its June meeting. The expansion of CIT brings a wealth of[…]
Fares Siddig: From Sudan, to UM-Flint, to the National Institutes of Health
Fares Siddig entered college knowing he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, he just wasn't quite sure how to get there. Through the mentorship of professors and fellow students at the University of Michigan's Flint and Ann Arbor campuses, the 2022 UM-Flint health sciences graduate found both a path forward and a passion for[…]
Free menstrual products available in all UM-Flint restrooms
Free menstrual products are now available in all restrooms at the University of Michigan-Flint as the university continues its work in equity and inclusivity. "Providing menstrual products in all restrooms gives access to all bodies that menstruate," said Samara Hough, director for the Center for Gender and Sexuality (CGS). "It is important to recognize that[…]
K12 students explore careers during Future Nurses Camp
The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing welcomed future caregivers to campus June 27-28 for the 2022 Future Nurses Camp. The two-day interactive summer camp, that showcased UM-Flint's nursing faculty, staff and facilities, was attended by area high school students who are considering a career in nursing. The event returned to downtown Flint after a[…]
Amanda Binu finds her stride as CIT student
College is a unique journey for everyone. Some know exactly what they want to do, jump in, graduate, and head into their career without a pause in between. But for many of us, college is more than just a quick pathway into a career.
New humanities certificate offers themed pathways for students
The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is offering a pathway for students to complete a portion of their general education program through an innovative 12-16 credit hour Certificate in Humanistic Inquiry in the Liberal Arts & Sciences (CHILAS) that debuts in fall 2022. With an $85,000 grant provided by the Teagle[…]
UM-Flint faculty, staff members recognized for uplifting women in higher education
Two members of the University of Michigan-Flint community have been recognized for their work in supporting women in higher education across the state. Michelle Silva, lecturer IV in communication studies, and Sade' Wilson, quality assurance coordinator with the Center for Educator Preparation, received the Chiara Hensley Outstanding Institutional Representative Award from the Michigan American Council[…]
A Summer Program Built for the Future
The College of Innovation & Technology (CIT) kicked off summer on June 22 and 23 by welcoming students from over 25 high schools around Mid-Michigan for the Innovation & Technology Scholars Program. This was the first summer program for CIT since the college officially opened its doors to students in fall 2021. The program was[…]