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UM-Flint Students Join "Pedaling for Parkinson's" Research
The central idea of Pedaling for Parkinson's is that physical activity, if increased beyond a patient's normal routine, can add to quality of life and reduce some motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease.
UM-Flint Students Receive Awards from American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint
Seven University of Michigan-Flint students took home ADDYs at the recentAmerican Advertising Federation of Greater Flint awards ceremony.
Curiosity Academy Sparks Interest in STEM Fields Among Area Middle School Girls
Curiosity Academy is a joint venture between UM-Flint, Kettering University, and Sloan Longway to spur, develop, and encourage interest in middle school girls for STEM careers.
Angela Davis Visits the University of Michigan-Flint
Social justice activist and scholar Angela Davis visited UM-Flint Thursday, February 19 and drew packed crowds at both a Q and A session with students and a public lecture.
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.
Women's Autobiographies Writing Group Fosters Reflection and Dialogue
The Women's Autobiographies Writing Group meets every Thursday for an hour in the University Center. Organizers say the informal group, which welcomes and includes men, is a safe area to write and talk about one's life and experiences.
Gabrielle Veal is First Earth and Resource Science Student to Reside at UM-Flint's Urban Alternative House
The UAH house is run by the university and the Genesee County Land Bank. It includes classroom space and two apartments. It has several features, such as geothermal heating and cooling and a solar energy system.
UM-Flint and Kirtland Community College Sign Partnership Agreements
Kirtland Community College and the University of Michigan-Flint have signed two articulation agreements to provide an easy transition for Kirtland students transferring to UM-Flint. The agreement applies to the business and applied science programs.
UM-Flint Chancellor Delivers State of the University Address
University of Michigan-Flint Chancellor Susan E. Borrego delivered her first State of the University address to campus and community members on Thursday, February 5.
UM-Flint to Offer Master of Applied Communication (M.A.) Program Online
A recently approved graduate degree will give students an opportunity to develop and polish key communication competencies that will allow them to excel in their professional lives regardless of the field they work in.