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Feral Swine Study Pairs MSU and UM-Flint Researchers on Statewide Impact Assessment
A new study will pair Michigan State University (MSU) researchers with researchers from the University of Michigan-Flint to learn more about one of the state's most potentially destructive invasive species: feral swine.
UM-Flint Sees Big Savings from Retrofitting Campus Lighting and Other Green Initiatives
While the cost was about $350,000, the savings in energy use has averaged $66,012 in annual savings.
UM-Flint Professor of Physical Therapy Partners with Area High Schools on Concussion Research and Awareness
University of Michigan-Flint assistant professor of physical therapy Bara Alsalaheen, PhD is spearheading concussion research in the area. So far, Alsalaheen and his team have worked with four area high schools but he hopes to extend the network of participants in upcoming years.
Three UM-Flint Departments Will Join Effort to Improve Flint's University Corridor
Three University of Michigan-Flint departments will assist efforts to create a safe, walkable University Avenue corridor with the help of a $1 million federal grant to Kettering University that will support neighborhood revitalization efforts. UM-Flint's departments of Earth & Resource Science and Public Health & Health Sciences will share about $100,000 of the federal grant.
UM-Flint Nursing Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Simulation Lab
The latest medical technology is part of the new Clinical Simulation Center (CSC) that was officially opened Wednesday, October 1 as part of the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Nursing's 40th Anniversary celebration.
New Agreement Creates Seamless Transition to UM-Flint for Mott Community College Early Childhood Education Students
The University of Michigan-Flint and Mott Community College (MCC) have created an Early Childhood Articulation Agreement between the two schools. It was recently signed at an October 1 ceremony. The agreement aims to ease the transfer from MCC's early childhood program to UM-Flint for students seeking an elementary teacher certification and a specialization endorsement in early childhood.
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.