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Angela Davis Visits the University of Michigan-Flint
Social justice activist and scholar Angela Davis visited UM-Flint Thursday, February 19 and drew packed crowds at both a Q and A session with students and a public lecture.
Was Flint's Floyd McCree the First Black Mayor in the United States? UM-Flint History Department Brings Clarity to the Question
Floyd J. McCree became Flint's mayor in 1966, making him one of the first African American mayors in the U.S. But why "one of the first?" UM-Flint's History Professor Thomas Henthorn examines the history.
Women's Autobiographies Writing Group Fosters Reflection and Dialogue
The Women's Autobiographies Writing Group meets every Thursday for an hour in the University Center. Organizers say the informal group, which welcomes and includes men, is a safe area to write and talk about one's life and experiences.
Gabrielle Veal is First Earth and Resource Science Student to Reside at UM-Flint's Urban Alternative House
The UAH house is run by the university and the Genesee County Land Bank. It includes classroom space and two apartments. It has several features, such as geothermal heating and cooling and a solar energy system.
UM-Flint and Kirtland Community College Sign Partnership Agreements
Kirtland Community College and the University of Michigan-Flint have signed two articulation agreements to provide an easy transition for Kirtland students transferring to UM-Flint. The agreement applies to the business and applied science programs.
UM-Flint Chancellor Delivers State of the University Address
University of Michigan-Flint Chancellor Susan E. Borrego delivered her first State of the University address to campus and community members on Thursday, February 5.
UM-Flint to Offer Master of Applied Communication (M.A.) Program Online
A recently approved graduate degree will give students an opportunity to develop and polish key communication competencies that will allow them to excel in their professional lives regardless of the field they work in.
UM-Flint Remembers Jack Kay
Former Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Interim Chancellor, Professor Jack Kay, passed away on Friday, January 30.
UM-Flint Experts Discuss Satire and Its Implications
Four UM-Flint faculty members tackled the social, ethical, political, and international implications of satire.
UM-Flint and Flint Community Schools Establish Dual Enrollment Educational Partnership (DEEP) Program
Flint Community Schools (FCS) and the University of Michigan-Flint are collaborating to offer a cost-free dual enrollment opportunity for FCS high school seniors. The Dual Enrollment Educational Partnerships (DEEP) initiative allows motivated Flint high school students to earn college credit by taking accredited courses taught by UM‐Flint faculty on the university's campus.