Tag Archives: University of Michigan-Flint

UM-Flint Writing Center events include retreat, D&D summer camp

UM-Flint Marian E. Wright Writing Center staff members prepare for upcoming Dungeons & Dragons summer camp.

Normally, the University of Michigan-Flint's Marian E. Wright Writing Center acts as a haven for students, faculty and staff when it comes to formatting, writing and revising a paper or speech. But recently, the center's staff found themselves encouraging writers – both on campus and off – to pick up their pens or power up[…]

UM-Flint alum, Citrucel inventor, shares experience with chemistry students

UM-Flint alum Donald Tomalia ('61) visited campus and recently met with Jessica Tischler, associate professor of chemistry, and her students.

A University of Michigan-Flint alum known for his invention of Citrucel and being one of the top 40 most cited scientists in his field recently visited campus and gave a lecture about his love of chemistry and his discoveries in nanomedicine and nanotechnology. Donald Tomalia, who is originally from Flushing, shared his life story with[…]

UM-Flint professor teaches self-defense to LGBTQIA+ community

William McKibbin, associate professor of psychology (right), demonstrates a self-defense stance to sophomore Logan Kier (middle) and Hilary Murmers, LGBTQIA+ coordinator (left).

Like any campus across the country, professors at the University of Michigan-Flint teach students about a plethora of different subjects. But unlike most, one UM-Flint facult member is making sure his course really packs a punch – literally – as he works to teach LGBTQIA+ community members how to defend themselves from armed and unarmed[…]

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 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 theatre, health care students take the stage to improve patient outcomes

The University of Michigan-Flint is leading a collaborative effort between its theatre and health care programs in order to improve patient outcomes.

While "all the world's a stage," not every performance can prepare future health leaders to provide exceptional care to patients. However, the University of Michigan-Flint is leading a collaborative effort between the theatre, occupational therapy, nursing, physician assistant and social work programs in order to improve health care outcomes. The collaboration began in early 2020[…]

UM-Flint faculty, alumni, volunteers sum up fun of Math Field Day

UM-Flint hosted 15 high schools for a day of math exploration and competition during the 54th annual math Field Day, March 3.

Equations plus competitions multiplied by fun summed up Math Field Day at the University of Michigan-Flint. Fifteen schools from across the state converged on campus during spring break, March 3, to participate in the 54th annual event. The event drew a wide range of participants including alumni, retired faculty members and high school students from[…]

UM-Flint chemistry professor advocates for inclusivity in STEM

Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Jessica Tischler's (right) commitment to engaging students both in the laboratory and in the community has earned her recognition as a Sarah Goddard Power award recipient.

Sarah Goddard Power, a former University of Michigan regent (1974-87), worked diligently during her time with the university to promote inclusivity and to advance the position of women and minorities in faculty and administrative roles. In fact, her dedication to those causes led to then-U.S. President Jimmy Carter naming her deputy assistant secretary of state[…]

UM-Flint alum works to keep legacy of Whaley House alive

UM-Flint history alum Izzy Guertin is keeping Flint's history live as director of Whaley House Museum.

If the walls of the Whaley Historic House Museum could talk, the variety of stories they could share about the family who lived there and the transformations that have taken place – both at the home and in the neighborhood – throughout the past 138 years would be enthralling. And it's that type of environment[…]

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[…]