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Civic Engagement Leads to Career Advancement for Recent UM-Flint Graduate
Vivian Williams taught Girl Scouts the ins and outs of using social media during her civic engagement class at UM-Flint. The experience helped open her eyes to the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Williams, who graduated in May, recently took a job with the organization in its downtown Flint offices.
UM-Flint Pre-Med Student Uses Art to Overcome Health Issues and Help Others
Third-year biology student Melyssa Secor has created art throughout her life for enjoyment but also to ward off the stress from her medical challenges. Now, two of her paintings will be auctioned off this fall to help families of pediatric heart patients. The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Center will showcase and sell artwork from patients and family members November 15, including two pieces by Secor.
Touch-A-Truck 2014: Family Fun Featuring "Driving & Flying" Vehicles on the UM-Flint Campus
Over a thousand visitors attended last year's Touch-A-Truck event. This year, over 20 specialty vehicles will be available to check-out. The event is intended to help familiarize children with the men, women, and yes, vehicles charged with keeping their community safe.
UM-Flint's Civic Engagement Curriculum Sees Surge in Offerings and Participation
The number of UM-Flint courses designed to connect academic expertise to community concerns keeps growing. The number of civic engagement classes at the University of Michigan-Flint has reached a record high this semester.
University Of Michigan-Flint Achieves Eighth Consecutive Year Of Enrollment Growth
The University of Michigan-Flint has achieved historically high enrollment for the eighth consecutive year. Enrollment for fall 2014 at the University of Michigan-Flint now approaches 8,600 with 8,574 students, up from 8555 students attending in 2013. Significant enrollment growth occurred in the areas of graduate, international, and dual enrollment.
UM-Flint's "Smoke-Free" Campus Marks Third Anniversary
It has been over three years since the University of Michigan-Flint campus has been smoke-free. Now, the focus is on helping the campus community become tobacco-free by providing information on the resources available to help quit tobacco use.
UM-Flint's Innovation Incubator [IN] Marks Seven Years of Helping Student and Community Businesses
![UM-Flint mechanical engineering student Vince Odine uses [IN] office space.](https://news.umflint.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vince.png)
The [IN] offers free support and resources to student and community businesses. It provides office space to student-businesses, as well as workshops, co-workspace for up to about 30 people, free wi-fi access, white boards, business planning help, referrals, and mentorships.
UM-Flint Receives U.S. News Rankings in Three Areas
The U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges 2015" has included the University of Michigan-Flint in three categories. The university has received rankings for Best in Midwest, Top Public Schools (Midwest), and Best Colleges for Veterans.
Qua, UM-Flint's Student-Led Literary and Fine Arts Magazine, Continues to Evolve
The student-led magazine, which comes out bi-annually, is taking submissions for its next edition through October 6. Editor-In-Chief Stacie Scherman said the publication is ramping up its efforts to let the public know that anyone can submit work.
UM-Flint Academic Affairs Convocation Welcomes New Faculty, Announces Faculty Awards
The University of Michigan-Flint held its annual Academic Affairs Convocation August 27 at the university theatre to welcome new faculty and honor those receiving faculty awards, promotion and/or tenure, and to recognize those receiving service awards.