Tag Archives: political science
UM-Flint's 2024-25 moot court team ranked No. 19 in the U.S. by the AMCA
At just five years old, UM-Flint's Moot Court team ranks highly nationwide. The team helps students hone writing and public speaking skills.
Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholar Azeim learned to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
Lina Azeim wasn't sure what she wanted to study when she came to UM-Flint, but has found a path in legal and political advocacy.
Pair of Wolverines rank 12th in American Moot Court Association's national tournament
Kotob and Washington were also ranked fifth in the nation for their written brief, making them the highest-ranked U-M moot court team.
UM-Flint receives $495K Mellon Grant to explore "Cracks in the Pavement"
The grant will explore how democracy is enacted in unexpected places, often in parallel with traditional institutions.
Maize & Blue Scholar Kotob 'supercharged' by opportunities offered at UM-Flint
At only 20 years old, Sami Kotob is poised to graduate with dual bachelor's degrees in political science and economics. Read more about this Fall 2024 Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholar.
UM-Flint lauded for nation's highest student voting rate in 2022 midterms
When Alimatou Sarr, a 2024 University of Michigan-Flint graduate with a bachelor's degree in political science, joined the university's chapter of Turn Up Turnout in early 2022, the student organization was just getting started. "Voter registration and resources weren't a regular feature at campus events, and so our initial focus was to build relationships between[…]
Recent grad Sarr found life-changing community, mentorship at UM-Flint
April 2024 political science grad Alimatou Sarr is looking forward to working on migrant and refugee rights in the future.
Bujak's UM-Flint experiences led him to U-M Law School
Joseph Bujak knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in public service. At 17, he began an internship at the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac, which he has continued throughout his studies at the University of Michigan-Flint. Recently graduating with a double major in political science and history,[…]
Justice Richard Bernstein to speak at UM-Flint, April 2
A chance meeting between a University of Michigan-Flint student and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein has led to the university hosting one of the state's preeminent legal voices. Joe Bujak, a senior history and political science and major from Fenton, met Bernstein and invited him to speak on campus. The justice said yes, and[…]
Michigan Political Science Association conference bringing politics to the forefront at UM-Flint
While the topic of politics can lead to division and heated debates at the dinner table, it will soon spark unity and deep discussion at the University of Michigan-Flint as the Michigan Political Science Association conference comes to the downtown campus. The conference, open to all students, is scheduled for Oct. 19-20. Jim Ananich, UM-Flint[…]