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UM-Flint Music program hosting area high school choirs at upcoming invitational

The 46th annual Chamber Choir Invitational will be held on Oct. 24.

Live music is inspiring for performers and audiences alike and the vocalists participating in the 46th annual Chamber Choir Invitational are ready to put on a great show, both for themselves and those in attendance.  Hosted by the UM-Flint Chamber Singers, a select ensemble of 12 students, including music and nonmusic majors, this year's event[…]

UM-Flint to celebrate National Chemistry Week with hands-on demonstrations

UM-Flint chemistry students and faculty are celebrating National Chemistry Week with hands-on demonstrations on campus and throughout the community.

Chemistry is much more than equations and lab reports – it offers an opportunity to see science in action. And with that serving as a base, the University of Michigan-Flint Chemistry Club will act as the catalyst of STEM curiosity and exploration during National Chemistry Week,  Oct. 16-22. The club, which officially became a student[…]

Two UM-Flint MPA students recognized for their service to the Flint area

Brandee Cooke-Brown and Emily Leonard are making an impact by working in community organizations while earning their Master of Public Administration degrees from UM-Flint.

Two University of Michigan-Flint students who are working toward their master's degrees in public administration were recently recognized for their leadership in the community thanks to their inclusion in the Flint and Genesee Group's first-ever "40 Under 40" program.  The program highlights a diverse group of professionals, entrepreneurs and influencers who are working to shape[…]

UM-Flint CIT travels to Chicago for IMTS 2022

During the College of Innovation & Technology's first official trip, Shirl Donaldson, assistant professor of digital manufacturing technology, led a group of students to take part in the International Manufacturing Technology Show.

The Windy City might be better known for deep dish pizza and Al Capone, but it is also becoming a hub for current and future STEM leaders as students from the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation and Technology visited Chicago earlier this month.  The group of 15 students, led by Shirl Donaldson, UM-Flint assistant[…]

UM-Flint School of Nursing selected for national initiative in delivering diverse, equitable education

The School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint has been selected by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to pilot a culture and climate survey in building inclusive educational environments.

Creating an inclusive future in health care requires a diverse group of individuals entering the profession who are prepared to make a difference. The School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint will help to lead in creating this future as SON has been selected by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for a[…]

UM-Flint alum puts the stars within reach at Longway Planetarium

Patrick Ross utilized his research experience and UM-Flint network to land a dream job managing Flint's Longway Planetarium.

After enrolling in a special topics astronomy course offered at the University of Michigan-Flint, Patrick Ross, a 2015 graduate with a bachelor's degree in physics, found himself fascinated with the field of astrophysics. The combination of interesting coursework and strong faculty mentorship is what drove Ross to embark on a six-year journey from intern to[…]

UM-Flint's Genesee Historical Collections Center now home to 19th century documents

UM-Flint history student Michael Laskowski worked in the Genesee Historical Collections Center archives at UM-Flint this summer. (Photo Credit: Madeline Campbell)

Thanks to a treasure trove of newly acquired materials by the University of Michigan-Flint, taking a trip back in time has never been easier. And it doesn't require the assistance of either a modified DeLorean or a Wayback Machine. Courtesy of documents that were originally housed in the basement of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in[…]

UM-Flint computer science professor awarded NSF grant

Mark Allison, associate professor of computer science, has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to research AI leadership strategies for robotic systems.

After several years of submitting proposals, Mark Allison, an associate professor of computer science at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology, has secured a research grant through the National Science Foundation. The grant will aid his work in the design of AI strategies and structures to support a leadership framework for dissimilar[…]

UM-Flint research team establishes citywide weather sensor network

UM-Flint researchers are studying patterns of extreme heat in Flint and how to reduce its threats to residents.

A research project launched last December by the University of Michigan-Flint's Department of Natural Sciences and the Office of Economic Development's Geographic Information Systems Center is turning up the heat on its plan to examine heat-related risk in urban environments. Now partnering with the Mass Transportation Authority, the team, led by Martin Kaufman, UM-Flint professor[…]

Preservationists breathing life back into Flint cemeteries

The UM-Flint Cemetery Preservation team (pictured left to right: Lisa Horn of Novi, Wendy Kimberly of Fort Gratiot, Izzy Guertin of Fenton and Mary Ann Kost of Linden) pose in front of a Gantry crane at Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flint

Chances are you've heard of gravediggers, grave circumstances and even grave robbers. But have you ever heard of grave cleaners?  Well, that's exactly what Thomas Henthorn, a University of Michigan-Flint associate professor of history, and a team of students and community volunteers are doing as the group works to breathe life back into Flint-area cemeteries. […]