Tag Archives: political science

UM-Flint lauded for nation's highest student voting rate in 2022 midterms

Ryan Seifferlein, Alimatou Sarr and Alyssia Washington host a nonpartisan Dinners for Democracy event.

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[…]

Bujak's UM-Flint experiences led him to U-M Law School

Joseph Bujak's experiences at UM-Flint prepared him to excel at 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

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein will visit the UM-Flint campus, 6 p.m., April 2, to speak about his journey in the legal profession and issues regarding access to justice.

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

The Michigan Political Science Association conference will come to the UM-Flint campus, Oct. 19-20, and feature such speakers as former state senator Jim Ananich.

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[…]

UM-Flint student studying trauma-informed programming on campus

Maeko McGovern is conducting research that could have an impact on how students receive support services on campus.

A University of Michigan-Flint student is conducting research that could have an impact on how students receive support services on campus.  Maeko McGovern, a senior public health major and political science minor from Flint, has been working on a study titled "Trauma-Informed Programming to Support and Retain Academically and Economically Disadvantaged Students" along with John Girdwood,[…]

UM-Flint student elected to Flint Community Schools Board of Education

UM-Flint political science student Terae King, Jr. has joined the Flint Community Schools Board of Education.

For Terae King Jr. finding enough hours in the day is something of an artform. When he's not studying or completing coursework as a student at the University of Michigan-Flint, he's working as a general manager for McDonald's or as a substitute teacher at Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools. And now, the Flint native finds himself as[…]

12 Students Named Maize & Blue Scholars

The University of Michigan-Flint is proud to announce the summer and fall 2021 Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award recipients.  The Maize & Blue Award is the highest academic recognition given to undergraduate students during commencement season. The award is presented to no more than 26 students per year who excel academically and exemplify intellectual[…]