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UM-Flint's Wyatt Exploration Program connects students with Cuba's people, culture and history
"The Cuban people are some of the nicest you'll ever meet; they're so brave and resilient, and our host families were incredibly kind and generous. Connecting with them was my favorite part of the experience," said Drew Conner, a junior computer science major from Flint who visited Cuba this March as part of the 2025[…]
UM-Flint professor explains the Celtic origins of Halloween
So you've set up the 12-foot skeleton in your front yard, spent a whole paycheck on candy for the neighborhood kids, and dusted off your Dracula cape. But did you know that Halloween traditions like carving pumpkins, wearing costumes and sharing ghost stories stem from Celtic traditions and customs? A group of UM-Flint students will[…]
Achtung!: UM-Flint students can travel to Berlin for (nearly) free
Whether it's a visit to the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building or the Berlin Wall, Germany's capital city is brimming with history no matter where you turn. The city, which dates back to the 13th century, remains one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Now imagine being able to immerse yourself in the history[…]
How Stacey Guigear brings her UM-Flint experience to the classroom
Stacey Guigear, a 2014 University of Michigan-Flint history graduate and social studies teacher at Swartz Creek Middle School, is getting ready to teach her seventh graders about Buddhism. Her students are in for quite the immersive experience. In her time at UM-Flint, Guigear participated in the Wyatt Travel Expedition. The Wyatt Travel Expedition allows for[…]
UM-Flint Students Diving Deeper Into Flint's Diverse History
Because this year's Wyatt Exploration events are open to all students, history majors are encouraged to sign up early for the events to make sure they get a spot.
UM-Flint History Students Heading to Wales
The University of Michigan-Flint Department of History's 2012 Wyatt Exploration Program gives students the unique opportunity to explore Wales firsthand.