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Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholars
The Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award is the highest academic award bestowed upon undergraduates of the University of Michigan-Flint. Many of the students selected to receive this honor shared a bit about themselves and their future plans after graduation from UM-Flint. Emilee P. Anderson is receiving her bachelor of science in elementary education, and[…]
Gift-giving unwrapped with a UM-Flint anthropologist
In theory, gift-giving seems like a simple way to spread holiday cheer: You think of the important people in your life, shop for what they would like, and present the perfect item to them, neatly wrapped. But as you probably know, things get much more difficult in the real world. Between all the lists, shopping,[…]
Business Professor Remembered for Dedication to UM-Flint
Dennis Ellis, Professor Emeritus of Business Economics, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was 80 years old.
Former UM-Flint Mpowering My Success scholar pens book about overcoming difficulty
Alexis Lenderman-Black, a former University of Michigan-Flint student, has written a book with her husband, Justin Black, about succeeding from their youths as foster children.
20 ways UM-Flint CAS innovated in 2020 (Part 2)
Despite the challenges presented by 2020, UM-Flint remains committed to keeping students safe while continuing to provide a world-class education. UM-Flint has developed a culture of innovation to meet that goal. Solutions that were once hard to imagine are now embraced to help create the best experiences for students and community members. This post is[…]
UM-Flint taps alum to perform spoken word poetry in 'Defining a Wolverine'
Crystal "Kirei" Turner has been writing since she was 13 years old.
The UM-Flint alumna and lifelong Flint resident says she found that through writing, she could better express her thoughts and feelings.
20 ways UM-Flint CAS innovated in 2020 (Part 1)
It goes without saying: This year has been filled with unprecedented hardships. Students, faculty, and staff across the UM-Flint community have encountered countless challenges that often change from week to week.
National leader selected as next nursing dean at UM-Flint
Cynthia McCurren, a nationally recognized leader in the discipline of nursing, has been selected as just the second dean of the School of Nursing at UM-Flint.
UM-Flint Model UN team takes home award at first conference
The University of Michigan-Flint Maize Model UN team won the Small School Award at the team's very first conference. At the Lake Erie International Model U.N. Conference in November, a virtual event, the team of three students took home the top award for teams smaller than 10 participants. "This team was started just this past[…]
UM-Flint Launches New Support for Student Veterans on Veterans Day 2020
The University of Michigan-Flint is marking Veterans Day 2020 with a new initiative to support veterans who are pursuing their education.