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Journalist and Author Lisa Ling Joins UM-Flint's 2015 Critical Issues Forum
Ling will speak April 8 at the University of Michigan-Flint, as part of the ongoing 2015 Frances Willson Thompson Critical Issues Forum. Ling replaces author and commentator Frank Deford, who has cancelled all national appearances due to illness.
UM-Flint Ready To Compete Against Area Schools in 6th Annual Recycling Challenge
The Sixth Annual Recycling Challenge between Baker College, Kettering University, Mott Community College, and the University of Michigan-Flint is in full swing. For the entire month of March, each campus is the location of a recycling drop-off center.
UM-Flint Math Professor Ricardo Alfaro Nominated Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year
UM-Flint's Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Barbara Dixon recently announced the selection of mathematics professor Ricardo Alfaro as the University of Michigan-Flint's 2015 nominee for the Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year.
Sexual Assault Awareness Week at UM-Flint
Sexual Assault Awareness Week is Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13. The week is presented by Student Government and features multiple events on campus and in the community.
UM-Flint Hosts 48th Annual Math Field Day
One of the longest-running traditions at the university, Math Field Day brings together high school students from across Michigan for a day-long competition of skills and knowledge.
UM-Flint Music Outreach Program Brings Opera to Area Schools
The UM-Flint programs' upcoming lineup includes Rankin Elementary, Durant Tuuri-Mott Elementary, Dailey Elementary and Tucker Elementary, Mason Elementary and Cook Elementary, and with the finale at the Flint Public Library.
UM-Flint Sponsored FIRST Robotics Team Readies for Competition
The team was formed last year with students from the Genesee Early College (GEC). This year, around 20 students from the high school, located on the UM-Flint campus, are participating.
UM-Flint Students Join "Pedaling for Parkinson's" Research
The central idea of Pedaling for Parkinson's is that physical activity, if increased beyond a patient's normal routine, can add to quality of life and reduce some motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease.
UM-Flint Students Receive Awards from American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint
Seven University of Michigan-Flint students took home ADDYs at the recentAmerican Advertising Federation of Greater Flint awards ceremony.
Curiosity Academy Sparks Interest in STEM Fields Among Area Middle School Girls
Curiosity Academy is a joint venture between UM-Flint, Kettering University, and Sloan Longway to spur, develop, and encourage interest in middle school girls for STEM careers.