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UM-Flint professor uses artificial intelligence to study diseases, food contamination
Bisgin is an assistant professor of computer science with expertise in data mining and machine learning. His interdisciplinary approach has allowed him to make advances in numerous fields outside the typical realm of computer science.
Conference goes virtual to highlight student research
A wide range of academic fields are represented as part of the online Flint Student Research Conference presentations.
Housing introduces new Residential Learning Communities at UM-Flint
The University of Michigan-Flint is launching two new residential learning communities this fall. The learning communities will focus on social justice and leadership. Both are collaborations between UM-Flint's Housing and Residence Life, academic programs, and the Division of Student Affairs.
Virtual activities from the Rec Center keep campus community active
Although the University of Michigan-Flint is currently conducting most of its business while seated in front of a computer, the Recreation Center has plenty of opportunities for students to remain active and engaged through virtual fitness and wellness activities such as yoga classes, workout videos, and Esports.
UM-Flint celebrates and honors staff for their contributions
UM-Flint is grateful for the many talents and efforts of its staff. The following received the Sterling Staff Award for "making a difference" and "going the extra distance in their work."
UM-Flint faculty awarded Golden Apples
The university has honored this year's recipients of the Golden Apple. This recognition is "designed to acknowledge faculty for their good teaching, advising, and supervising." Awardees are nominated by students.
UM-Flint Chemistry delivers COVID-19 care packages to Flint residents
Created by Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Besa Xhabija, the "Keeping COVID-19 Out of Flint" initiative provides both the protective equipment and knowledge necessary to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
SOM marketing alumna talks legal career and offers advice to current students
Rashal Baz Zureikat ('14) received her first degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing with high honors, from UM-Flint's School of Management (SOM) in 2014. She has since moved to Chicago and earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and received admission to the Illinois Supreme Court Bar in 2017.
UM-Flint creates Center on Aging to encourage multidisciplinary partnerships
The Dr. Ben F. Bryer Foundation has provided the center with the funding to establish the center and for a yearlong series of activities and services.
ECDC celebrates preschool graduation
The little Wolverines of UM-Flint's Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) are now little UM-Flint graduates! Students, teachers, and parents celebrated preschool graduation on Thursday, May 7, with a drive-through ceremony.