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UM-Flint to celebrate National Chemistry Week with hands-on demonstrations
Chemistry is much more than equations and lab reports – it offers an opportunity to see science in action. And with that serving as a base, the University of Michigan-Flint Chemistry Club will act as the catalyst of STEM curiosity and exploration during National Chemistry Week, Oct. 16-22. The club, which officially became a student[…]
UM-Flint earns national endorsement for nursing programs from Colleges of Distinction
The University of Michigan-Flint's nursing programs earned a national endorsement from the Colleges of Distinction, an online guide for college-bound students that honors colleges and universities throughout the U.S. for their excellence. In addition to being named a 2022-23 College of Distinction, UM-Flint received specialized recognition for its undergraduate nursing programs, which include a traditional Bachelor[…]
UM-Flint invites K-12 students to campus for Teacher Leadership Symposium, Oct. 20
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" It's a common question asked of kids and one that takes a decidedly more serious tone as students finish high school. You've heard the classic answers: astronaut, doctor, marine biologist, teacher. But now, young people are increasingly leaving "teacher" off that list of desired careers.[…]
UM-Flint food pantry expands to offer clothing, toiletries and more
The resource, available to all current UM-Flint students, aims to help those with food insecurities and provide basic resources as they work toward their degrees.
UM-Flint recognized as a 2022-23 College of Distinction
The University of Michigan-Flint has been recognized for its commitment to helping students learn, grow and succeed as it was named to the 2022-23 Colleges of Distinction list, which is an online guide for college-bound students that honors higher education institutions throughout the U.S. for their excellence. "When we focus all of our attention on[…]
UM-Flint to host author Malaka Gharib for Common Read keynote, Oct. 18
The University of Michigan-Flint Common Read invites the campus and community to read a selected book each academic year. This shared experience allows for conversations and connections based on the collective reading experience and helps to integrate the campus into global culture and discussions. The 2022-23 Common Read selection is "I Was Their American Dream,"[…]
Two UM-Flint MPA students recognized for their service to the Flint area
Two University of Michigan-Flint students who are working toward their master's degrees in public administration were recently recognized for their leadership in the community thanks to their inclusion in the Flint and Genesee Group's first-ever "40 Under 40" program. The program highlights a diverse group of professionals, entrepreneurs and influencers who are working to shape[…]
UM-Flint alum, Men's Hockey Club founder returns to coach the team
It's been nearly two decades since Tom Garavaglia saw an opportunity to make hockey more prevalent in Flint. He was a student at the University of Michigan-Flint, working toward a bachelor's degree in business administration, when he founded the Men's Hockey Club in 2006. Now, after working in the NHL for more than a decade,[…]
UM-Flint faculty receive $18,000 grant to support "Unlocking the Arts in Flint" program
An $18,000 grant from the U-M Arts Initiative will assist three University of Michigan-Flint faculty members in helping to foster social change in Flint and Genesee County. The grant will support and strengthen a program titled "Unlocking the Arts in Flint," a joint venture between the Flint-area nonprofit Youth Arts: Unlocked and the UM-Flint Arts[…]
UM-Flint professor researches equitable STEM access through donk racing
Big rims. Low profile tires. Modified suspension. Lots of chrome. Decked-out or classically refinished interiors. Lots of horsepower. This may seem like a misplaced Back to the Bricks article, but it's not. This is a story about research, informal learning and access to STEM for underrepresented minorities. Shirl Donaldson is an assistant professor at the[…]