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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.
UM-Flint Nursing Students Find Inspiration in the Dominican Republic
This February, UM-Flint Nursing professor Maureen Tippen traveled with a group of students to the Dominican Republic for the 18th time as part of her International Service Learning course. With the help of two translators, UM-Flint staff member Becky Pettengill and alumnus James MacDonald, Tippen and her students saw over 500 people over the course of a week.
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.
UM-Flint's Vintage Base Ball Club Wants You to "Play Ball!"
Do you love the game of baseball? Here's your invitation to a summer of fun. The University of Michigan-Flint's vintage base ball club is returning for a second season and looking for players to join the team.
Speakers Selected for UM-Flint's May 4 Commencement Ceremonies
Two prominent local leaders in the healthcare industry have been selected to deliver the commencement address at the two ceremonies on May 4. Phil Hagerman, CEO of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, will deliver the address at the morning session. Betsy Aderholdt, CEO of Genesys Health Systems, will be providing the afternoon commencement address.