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UM-Flint English Language Program Receives Accreditation
The English Language Program at the University of Michigan-Flint was awarded accreditation by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) from April 2014 through April 2018.
Michigan Campus Compact Recognizes UM-Flint Students with Service Award
Four University of Michigan-Flint students have been honored by Michigan Campus Compact for their dedication to community service. Kawshik Ahmed, Priscilla Lawson, Kristin McBride, and Martin Rivera-Salas received the Heart and Soul Award on April 12, 2014.
UM-Flint Student Elected to National Student Nurses' Association Board
At this year's NSNA Annual Convention, Martin Rivera-Salas was elected as the 2014-2015 Breakthrough to Nursing Director for the NSNA Board of Directors.
Susan E. Borrego Appointed University of Michigan-Flint Chancellor
The University of Michigan Board of Regents today approved Susan E. Borrego as the next chancellor of UM-Flint. Borrego will begin her five-year appointment August 1, 2014.
Susan E. Borrego, Ph.D. to Be Recommended As Next Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint
University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman is recommending Susan E. Borrego, Ph.D., as the eighth leader of the University of Michigan-Flint. Borrego, who currently serves as the vice president for Enrollment Management, Planning, and Student Affairs at California State University, Dominguez Hills will begin her appointment August 1, 2014 pending approval by the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Inaugural festivities will be announced at a later date.
Congressman Dale Kildee Donates Papers, Artifacts to UM-Flint Library and Establishes Education Scholarship
Retired Congressman Dale. E. Kildee continues his longstanding support of the Flint community through a donation of key items from decades of work in Washington D.C. to the University of Michigan-Flint's Frances Willson Thompson Library. In addition, a scholarship honoring Kildee has been established that will benefit students aspiring to careers in education.
Noted Author and UM-Flint Alumnus Christopher Paul Curtis Brings "Writing Adventure" to Flint 4th Graders
Over 2,500 students have attended the "Writing Adventure" since it was first held five years ago. It was created to encourage young people to find the value in reading, to develop confidence in their own abilities as writers, and to see that people are interested in reading what they have to say.
Blood Drive and Memorial Tribute at UM-Flint to Honor 2013 Homicide Victims
The University of Michigan-Flint and the American Red Cross are joining together for the second year in a row to hold a blood drive and memorial to honor Flint homicide victims. The drive will be held on March 24.
UM-Flint Alumnus and Renowned Political Theorist William Connolly Returns to Campus
William E. Connolly, Ph.D. shares memories of how the city of Flint and the University of Michigan-Flint helped him become one of today's foremost political theorists. Connolly returns to UM-Flint on March 13 to present a public lecture entitled "Political Blogging in Fragile Times."
UM-Flint to Examine History of "Baseball Fever" in Michigan
The Detroit Tigers' home opener is just weeks away (March 31). Thousands will brave the cold (snow is possible) to watch our national pastime. Ever wonder how baseball became so popular? Did you know Michigan played a key role in expanding its popularity? The man who wrote the book on local baseball history is coming to the UM-Flint Friday, March 14 to answer these questions and others.