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UM-Flint receives $300,000 EDA CARES Act grant to support local economic development
The University of Michigan-Flint is the only institution in the state of Michigan to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration
Sociology professor explores the impact of urban planning in new book
In his recently published book, Chasing World-Class Urbanism: Global Policy versus Everyday Survival in Buenos Aires, Lederman explores how the city's goal of becoming "world class" has created differing outcomes for its residents.
Explained: The people behind UM-Flint campus building names
You might start your day in French Hall, cross the river to the White Building, take a break in the Harding Mott University Center, and finish your assignments in the Thompson Library. But what is the story behind these buildings' full names? UM-Flint was originally founded in 1956 as Flint College, and was housed on[…]
MSB Expansion will transform STEM learning at UM-Flint
After construction paused for nearly two months due to COVID-19, work has resumed on the 61,000 sq. ft. expansion to UM-Flint's Murchie Science Building. Featuring ample laboratory spaces with state-of-the-art equipment, innovative active learning classrooms, and plentiful collaboration spaces for students, the design of the MSB Expansion emphasizes accessibility, innovation, and support in the STEM[…]
Maureen Tippen awarded UM President's Award for Distinguished Service in International Education
The President's Award for Distinguished Service in International Education honors a faculty member who had a sustained commitment to international education, was a leader in the field of international education.
Disability Services at UM-Flint makes education accessible
The University of Michigan-Flint believes all students deserve equal access to their education.
UM-Flint joins 180 colleges and universities in litigation supporting international students
The plaintiffs seek an injunction against new guidance from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that effectively implements a ban on international students enrolled exclusively in online courses as a result of COVID-19.
Decoding common UM-Flint vocabulary
College seems to have a language all its own.
UM-Flint faculty, alumni and students perform online (and free!) during One-Act Festival
A group of faculty, alumni, and students from the UM-Flint Department of Theatre and Dance have joined with the Nicely Theatre Group to provide a meaningful escape for audiences at a time when it is needed most.
UM-Flint students start Model UN team
Model UN is a competitive academic middle school, high school, and collegiate sport where student delegations represent countries in a mock simulation of the UN.