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UM-Flint history program's cemetery preservation project receives $15K gift

The UM-Flint Cemetery Preservation team (pictured left to right: Lisa Horn of Novi, Wendy Kimberly of Fort Gratiot, Izzy Guertin of Fenton and Mary Ann Kost of Linden) pose in front of a gantry crane at Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flint.

Some University of Michigan-Flint history majors are ready to dig in and get their hands dirty to preserve local cemeteries and additional funding from the A.G. Bishop Charitable Trust is ensuring the ongoing project will continue. Each summer for the past seven years Thomas Henthorn, associate professor of history, and a team of interns have[…]

UM-Flint Theatre concludes 2022-23 season with 'The Spitfire Grill'

Cast members of "The Spitfire Grill" took the stage, March 28, for a dress rehearsal.

Hitting all the right notes is crucial for any performance, but Stephanie Dean is ensuring that the end of the 2022-2023 theatre season at the University of Michigan-Flint will end on a high note with "The Spitfire Grill." The associate professor of theatre is directing the musical production, which is adapted from the 1996 film[…]

UM-Flint student associations team up for medical training event

Colleen Turner, DVM helps a student learn suturing techniques during the STAT event.

Two student organizations at the University of Michigan-Flint have formed a partnership based on steady hands and a desire to care for others. It's all part of a combined effort between UM-Flint's Pre-Veterinary Medical Association and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students for an event titled "Start the Actual Training,"  that focuses on teaching students how[…]

UM-Flint to offer Doctorate of Business Administration program for fall 2023

UM-Flint is now offering the state's first and only AACSB-accredited Doctorate of Business Administration for fall 2023.

The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management will begin offering the first and only Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-accredited Doctorate of Business Administration program in the state of Michigan. Launching fall 2023, the program is designed to advance students' careers and expand their earning potential. The DBA is designed for the working professional,[…]

UM-Flint professor receives grant to continue research in optimizing 3D printing processes

Khalil Khanafer, assistant professor of engineering at UM-Flint, was recently awarded more than $18,000 to continue his research of 3D printing processes.

Khalil Khanafer, assistant professor of engineering in the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology, was recently awarded more than $18,000 for his research proposal, "Process Parameters Optimization in 3D Printing of Metallic Parts." The award was provided through UM-Flint's Research and Creative Activity program, which offers internal funding for new and innovative research efforts.

UM-Flint offers new degree in software engineering

UM-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology is preparing students for rewarding, in-demand careers by introducing a new software engineering bachelor's degree program.

Job security. Rewarding, problem-solving work. Competitive salaries. There's no wonder software engineering is one of the most in-demand careers for both employers and job seekers alike. In order to meet both the growing demand for software developers and the lightning-fast pace at which technology is evolving, the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology[…]

UM-Flint professors planning road trip highlighting positives, negatives of auto industry

Some UM-Flint students will be embarking on a special trip over spring break which will provide them with more insight about the automotive industry.

While spring break is still months away, two University of Michigan-Flint professors are already planning a road trip that their students won't forget. It's all part of the Vehicles of Upheaval course connected to a program called "Borders and Crossings: Exploring Global Questions at UM-Flint." The program, which focuses on helping students gain useful knowledge[…]

UM-Flint professor creates connections through language and research

Kazuko Hiramatsu uses her expertise in linguistics to empower students with a sense of curiosity about langauge that extends past simple grammar.

Kazuko Hiramatsu is a connector. She is connecting her students with a broad understanding of how they fit into the world. She is connecting professors, linguists and administrators with pathways to more mindful teaching practices. And she is also trying to connect all of us to the understanding of how we make and share meaning[…]