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J. Parker Laurence, UM-Flint's First African-American Graduate
When the University of Michigan-Flint opened its doors in 1956 (it was the Flint College of the University of Michigan at that time), J. Parker Laurence was among the 118 full-time and 49 part-time students. Laurence would become the first African American to graduate from UM-Flint.
UM-Flint Assistant Professor Named State Scholar for Smithsonian's "The Way We Worked" Exhibit
UM-Flint's Wyatt Professor of U.S. History Thomas Henthorn, Ph.D. has been selected as the Michigan Humanities Council state scholar for The Way We Worked, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit focusing on American work culture.
UM-Flint Theatre Major Wins Big at Regional Competition
UM-Flint senior Jodie Maier was recently selected as a co-winner of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival's (KCACTF) Region III Stage Directors and Choreographers Award.
New Electron Microscope Will Boost UM-Flint Research of Material Properties
The instrument will be utilized to offer undergraduate research experience for both engineering and physics students.
UM-Flint Education Unit Earns National Accreditation
Accreditation has been granted to the Professional Education Unit of the School of Education and Human Services at the University of Michigan-Flint.
Mott Foundation Grant to Aid International Student Recruitment
According to the foundation, the grant will provide continuing support to UM-Flint's International Center for recruitment of international students.
Writing From South Africa Day 4: The Final Day of an Unforgettable Experience
UM-Flint School of Education and Human Services Interim Dean Bob Barnett, Ph.D., as well as other UM-Flint leaders and students, were in South Africa last week for a conference on education technology. In this post, Interim Dean Barnett reflects on their final day in South Africa.
UM-Flint Names Maize and Blue Award Recipients
These awards will be presented at the commencement program on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Perani Arena and Events Center.
Writing From South Africa Day 3: Educational Technology Student Danna Fuller
UM-Flint School of Education and Human Services Interim Dean Bob Barnett, Ph.D., as well as other UM-Flint leaders and students, are in South Africa for a conference on education technology. They have been writing about the topics discussed at the conference and their experiences in South Africa. This post is by Educational Technology (MA) student Danna Fuller.
UM-Flint's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day: Seeing the World from New Perspectives
GIS Day is a grassroots event that serves to promote and increase access to the powerful tools available through the new UM-Flint Geographic Information Systems Center (GISC), including analysis techniques, cartography, and geospatial technology.