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FROM THE GROUND UP (Innovation & Technology Complex groundbreaking photo gallery)

From left to right: UM-Flint Interim Chancellor Donna Fry, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, CIT Dean Christopher Pearson, Mott Foundation Program Director Kimberly Roberson and University of Michigan Regent Michael Behm.

The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology hosted a project kickoff for phase one of the new Innovation and Technology Complex, June 13. A bevy of dignitaries attended the event, including UM-Flint Interim Chancellor Donna Fry, University of Michigan Regent Michael Behm, CIT Dean Christopher Pearson, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and Mott Foundation Program[…]

The jaws of entrepreneurship (Young Sharks photo gallery)

Young Sharks/Junior Sharks incorporates entrepreneurship, economics and innovation into existing K-12 curricula.

Close to 400 K-12 students in grades three through eight shared their entrepreneurial ideas during the University of Michigan-Flint's Young Sharks/Junior Sharks pitch competition, May 29, at the university's Riverfront Conference Center. The event, now in its fourth year, is an annual culmination of groundbreaking efforts to incorporate entrepreneurship, economics and innovation into existing K-12[…]

Meet the new boss (Photo gallery)

University of Michigan-Flint faculty, staff, students and Mayor Sheldon Neeley gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Northbank Center, May 17, to meet and greet Chancellor-Elect Laurence Alexander. Alexander, who was approved as UM-Flint's next permanent chancellor by the University of Michigan Board of Regents at its May 16 meeting, has served as chancellor of[…]

Games on (Spring esports finals 2024 photo gallery)

UM-Flint hosted the Michigan High School Esports Federation Spring State Finals, May 4.

The University of Michigan-Flint's Recreation Center was turned into the state's largest esports arena, May 4, as the campus hosted the Michigan High School Esports Federation Spring State Finals. The day featured high-octane competition, showcasing the burgeoning talent of Michigan's younger esports athletes as approximately 400 gamers representing nearly 50 schools competed for state titles[…]