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UM-Flint's culture of support: History distributes more than $70,000 in additional scholarships

"When I heard about the additional $1500 scholarship it was very surprising, but at the same time, it's exactly the kind of thing the Department would do - they care so much about their students," says senior History major Haylee Skank, pictured here in the 2018-19 Wyatt Exploration trip to Japan and Hawaii.

Jilian Lueker, a senior UM-Flint student with a major in Psychology and minor in History, was at work when she learned that an additional $1500 scholarship would help fund her tuition this fall. The surprise email announcement caught her off guard. "I basically was running around the store, telling my coworkers, 'Guys, this is amazing.[…]

MSB Expansion will transform STEM learning at UM-Flint

The MSB Expansion will offer 61,000 sq. ft. of opportunities and resources for UM-Flint students.

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

Maureen Tippen, a recently-retired University of Michigan-Flint professor, earned the 2020 University of Michigan 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.