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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[…]
From stargazing to supporting positive change on Earth: Dr. Jessica Tischler
In second grade, Jessica Tischler was given a set of cardboard planets by her teacher. She put them on her bedroom ceiling and added new celestial bodies as the Voyager mission expanded our knowledge about the moons in our solar system. She began to stargaze in her backyard and began following the NASA shuttle launches,[…]
UM-Flint Director's Cup award celebrates student engagement, academic excellence
The Director's Cup is an award created to recognize students who have actively demonstrated the attributes of an emerging scholar and leadership through participation in Educational Opportunity Initiatives
Finishing Your Degree Online—5 Things You Should Know | UM-Flint NOW
Should You Finish Your Degree Online? Five Things You Should Know In recent years, an increasing number of non-traditional students aged over 25 decided to return to college with the aspiration to advance their careers, increase their competencies, or change their career paths. For many adult learners who want to balance full-time work with going[…]
UM-Flint budget focuses on innovative curriculum, support, and community engagement
The budget for the upcoming year at UM-Flint focuses on the university's top priorities: supporting student success, fostering academic innovation, and investing in faculty and staff. The $116.5 million general fund budget, approved June 16 by the Board of Regents, outlines spending for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which begins July 1. "UM-Flint is a great[…]
Flint Community Engaged Research Program enables community, student connection
The University of Michigan-Flint Office of Research has launched an innovative, collaborative new research program. The Flint Community Engaged Research Program (FCERP) enables local nonprofit community organizations to hire students to help with community research projects at $15 an hour up to $1000 per research cycle. This program allows students to become change-makers in the[…]
What is Sustainable Energy Engineering? | UM-Flint NOW
What is Sustainable Energy Engineering? With the rising concerns of climate change and the emerging global energy crisis, renewable and sustainable energy solutions have become critical to reducing pollution and increasing the energy supply to meet the world's demand. Reports show that 70 percent of CO2 emissions can be reduced by 2050 with the development[…]
Graduate Student Spotlight: Hannah Karczewski
Hannah Karczewski underwent surgery at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at the age of 12, to straighten and support her spine due to scoliosis. Years of therapy followed and she knew she wanted to serve in the role of physical therapist one day. Karczewski would earn a Bachelor of Science in Health[…]