Tag Archives: History
History Department and Factory Two "forge" partnership
UM-Flint's Oldest Graduate Program Transitions to Online Format
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program–the first and oldest graduate program at UM-Flint–will now be available to students in a completely online format beginning fall 2015. This distance-learning format was introduced to accommodate the learning styles and schedules of working and adult learners.
Sexual Assault Awareness Week at UM-Flint
Sexual Assault Awareness Week is Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13. The week is presented by Student Government and features multiple events on campus and in the community.
Was Flint's Floyd McCree the First Black Mayor in the United States? UM-Flint History Department Brings Clarity to the Question
Floyd J. McCree became Flint's mayor in 1966, making him one of the first African American mayors in the U.S. But why "one of the first?" UM-Flint's History Professor Thomas Henthorn examines the history.
Congressman Dale Kildee Donates Papers, Artifacts to UM-Flint Library and Establishes Education Scholarship
Retired Congressman Dale. E. Kildee continues his longstanding support of the Flint community through a donation of key items from decades of work in Washington D.C. to the University of Michigan-Flint's Frances Willson Thompson Library. In addition, a scholarship honoring Kildee has been established that will benefit students aspiring to careers in education.
UM-Flint's Vintage Base Ball Club Wants You to "Play Ball!"
Do you love the game of baseball? Here's your invitation to a summer of fun. The University of Michigan-Flint's vintage base ball club is returning for a second season and looking for players to join the team.
UM-Flint Alumnus and Renowned Political Theorist William Connolly Returns to Campus
William E. Connolly, Ph.D. shares memories of how the city of Flint and the University of Michigan-Flint helped him become one of today's foremost political theorists. Connolly returns to UM-Flint on March 13 to present a public lecture entitled "Political Blogging in Fragile Times."
UM-Flint to Examine History of "Baseball Fever" in Michigan
The Detroit Tigers' home opener is just weeks away (March 31). Thousands will brave the cold (snow is possible) to watch our national pastime. Ever wonder how baseball became so popular? Did you know Michigan played a key role in expanding its popularity? The man who wrote the book on local baseball history is coming to the UM-Flint Friday, March 14 to answer these questions and others.
Alvin D. Loving, Ph.D., The University of Michigan's First African-American Professor
Alvin D. Loving, Ph.D. was one of the 16 founding faculty members, and the only African American, for what was to become the University of Michigan-Flint. Professor Loving is remembered for being the first African American full professor within the University of Michigan system.
J. Parker Laurence, UM-Flint's First African-American Graduate
When the University of Michigan-Flint opened its doors in 1956 (it was the Flint College of the University of Michigan at that time), J. Parker Laurence was among the 118 full-time and 49 part-time students. Laurence would become the first African American to graduate from UM-Flint.