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UM-Flint professor creates connections through language and research
Kazuko Hiramatsu is a connector. She is connecting her students with a broad understanding of how they fit into the world. She is connecting professors, linguists and administrators with pathways to more mindful teaching practices. And she is also trying to connect all of us to the understanding of how we make and share meaning[…]
UM-Flint Psychology Club debuts new career series panel
Psychology students got the chance to pick their professor's brains all in the name of researching professional development and choosing a potential career path. It was all part of the University of Michigan-Flint Psychology Club's new monthly career series panel held Oct. 27 that highlights different professions and graduate programs directly related to psychology and[…]
UM-Flint History integrates area museums in coursework
For many college students, not every lesson is learned inside the classroom. Whether it's through an internship, a volunteer opportunity or a service-learning project, the opportunities for acquiring knowledge are many. And for an inquisitive group of University of Michigan-Flint history students, a variety of Genesee County museums are providing new occasions for learning. The[…]
UM-Flint Music program hosting area high school choirs at upcoming invitational
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
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[…]
UM-Flint CIT travels to Chicago for IMTS 2022
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
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
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 computer science professor awarded NSF grant
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's Promise Scholars Program helping students lay groundwork for their futures
While classes have just begun at the University of Michigan-Flint, a group of about 30 students have already begun laying the groundwork for their futures. It's all part of the seven-week Promise Scholars Program, which has been around since the late 1960s. While its name has changed a handful of times, the goal has remained[…]