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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We checked in with Gilman Scholar Breanna Karlichek about her study abroad experience in Greece. Learn why she encourages all UM-Flint students to study abroad. #StudyAbroad #Greece
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UM-Flint Gilman Scholar Karlichek reflects on life-changing semester in Athens
Breanna Karlichek spent a semester abroad in Athens, Greece, expanding her horizons and learning about new career paths.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're hosting a casual get-together to celebrate the publication of "Exploring Mid-Michigan." Join us next Thursday, 10/1, and hear from the contributors about this epic project! #MidMichigan 
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"Exploring Mid-Michigan" book launch set for Oct. 1 at UM-Flint
Exploring Mid-Michigan is a compilation of local stories and histories related to the communities connected by the Flint River watershed.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's that time of year again! Inclusive Halloween is back at the Riverfront Conference Center. We've added a special sensory-friendly hour from 5:00-6:00 p.m.; then it will open to all from 6:00-8:00 p.m. FREE! But pre-registration is required—space is limited. go.umflint.edu/inclusivehalloween2026
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Our partnership with the Flint Rep last year had a major impact on our student actors and backstage crew, as well as the Rep's professionals. Check out this story highlighting the collaboration.
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Students in the Spotlight (Flint Rep collab video story)
UM-Flint and FIM Flint Rep shared a stage during the 2025-26 academic year, giving students a front-row seat to professional theater production.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What are some of the key causes of K-12 absenteeism in Michigan? Learn how UM-Flint Education professor Jeremy Singer is collaborating on ongoing research & recent findings. @umflintteach.bsky.social 
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UM-Flint joint research tackles chronic K-12 absenteeism
Research conducted by UM-Flint Education professor Singer reveals that chronic K-12 absenteeism is often caused by a diversity of issues.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Four of our faculty members were selected for Provost awards this year! Congrats to Karen Caldwell, Kimberly Saks, Amanda Smith, and Amanda Taylor.
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CASE Faculty Honored with Provost's 2026 Faculty & Staff Awards - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Four CASE faculty members were honored with Provost awards, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the campus community.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
UM-Flint piloted a respite care club for families who have children with special needs. Learn about how the first year went and plans for the upcoming year. @umflintteach.bsky.social 
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UM-Flint's Care Club creates connections for children, caregivers and students
UM-Flint launched Care Club during the 25-26 academic year, focused on supporting families with children who have special needs.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Did you know that nearly 20% of Genesee County residents are gig workers? They shared what's important to them in this first-of-its-kind survey.
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UM-Flint's Institute for Society and Technology finds local gig workers want stronger pay and benefits protections
A first-of-its-kind survey on gig workers in Flint and Genesee county was produced by UM-Flint's Institute for Society & Technology.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🤔 Professor Henthorn's path was non-linear, but he allowed his curiosity to guide him. Learn more about his background and work at UM-Flint. #History #WyattEndowment #PublicHistory #HistoricPreservation #UMFlint
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Meet Thomas Henthorn - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Wyatt Endowed Professor of Public History Thomas Henthorn took a non-traditional route to find his passion and career in history.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
UM-Flint's student newspaper, The Michigan Times, was relaunched during the last academic year and came out strong. Read about what the first year back was like for the student staff and writers.
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Inside the relaunch of UM-Flint’s Michigan Times student newspaper
UM-Flint's student newspaper, The Michigan Times, came back with renewed passion last year, including the first ever tri-campus edition.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📻 Mary Jo Kietzman and Bob Campbell discuss their new book, Exploring Mid-Michigan, beginning at the 31:00 mark. 
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Stateside: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
How the all-male, Christian religious order called The Servants of the Word has come under scrutiny after sex abuse accusations and convictions among its members. Also, a group of Pontiac residents banded together to help immigrants in their community as ICE presence persists. Plus, how Mid-Michigan authors are writing about their own region from the ground up, creating a regional guide inspired by the Federal Writers’ Project.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Check out snapshots of the 40th annual Summer Vocal Academy of Music! #Music #Flint #ThingsToDoInFlint #SummerCamps #Choir #Choral #Singing
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UM-Flint Summer Vocal Academy welcomes students for a 40th year of musical creativity, imagination, and friendship - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
UM-Flint's Summer Vocal Academy welcomed K-12 students to campus for two weeks of singing, preparing new music each day and culminating in a closing concert.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Check out this article written about Professor Kietzman's new guidebook!
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New Mid-Michigan Guidebook Gives The Thumb A Larger Place In Michigan History
New Mid-Michigan guidebook covers Thumb history, Shay Lake, farming, ecology and five regional routes through Flint and the Saginaw Valley.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
As director of UM-Flint's Institute for Society & Technology, Lederman partnered on a recent survey of MI gig workers. Check out his piece on how taxpayers help support gig workers.
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The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet
For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
UM-Flint History is sponsoring Dr. Wisniewski's talk at the Sloan Museum next Thursday! Come learn about some of the nice things you can say about Flint. #History #PublicHistory #Flint #ThingToDoInFlint #SayNiceThings
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Now an annual adventure, UM-Flint students joined SOM and CASE faculty on an exploration of design thinking in Japan.
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UM-Flint’s Design Thinking in Japan course inspires students, faculty to see things through new lenses
The annual Design Thinking in Japan study abroad course offers an interdisciplinary look at design through the Japanese lens.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Watch Shanzell Page and Ariel Crowder share what it was like to collaborate during Page's 25-26 Flint residency.
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Flint Artist in Residence Shanzell Page closes dance residency with 'Seeds & Fruit' (video)
Watch Flint 25-26 Artist in Residence Shanzell Page and UM-Flint student Ariel Crowder share their experience collaborating together.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
What's your big idea? 8 UM-Flint students shared theirs during the 2026 Policy Pitch Competition this past April. #PoliticalScience Check out the recap:
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2026 Policy Pitch Competition Wrap-up - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Watch a video story about UM-Flint's 2026 Policy Pitch Competition, featuring pitches for policies at the campus, local, and national levels.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our #Education faculty recently piloted an innovative course blending special education and math teaching methods. Read all about it! #SpecialEd #FutureTeachers #Math @umflintteach.bsky.social 
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UM-Flint course blends special education, math teaching methods
Professors in UM-Flint's Education department piloted a course blending special education and math instruction methods during Winter 26.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Check out "Blueprints of Power" at the UPAV, an #InclusiveHistoryProject exhibition exploring UM-Flint's connection to 1970s urban renewal projects in Flint. Closes 7/31.
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UM-Flint exhibition examines the university's role in Flint's urban renewal era
Blueprints of Power is part of the U-M Inclusive History Project, exploring UM-Flint's role in the local community.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Hot off the camera(?!): Built for Belief episode 2 explores the history of Flint's Bethlehem Temple Church, including its essential role in the Black community. #HistoryMachine #FlintHistory #UMFlint
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Built for Belief: Bethlehem Temple Church (video story)
The second episode of Built for Belief, the History Machine heads to Bethlehem Temple Church, a hub for Flint's Black community.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Jeremy Singer spoke at the Michigan House earlier this year, providing his expertise to help shape public policy. @umflintteach.bsky.social 
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UM-Flint Education faculty testifies for Michigan House of Representatives on school of choice - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Jeremy Singer, UM-Flint education faculty gave testimony to inform Michigan lawmakers about school of choice policy amendment considerations.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
At long last, Professor Kietzman's collaborative guidebook, Exploring Mid-Michigan, is available! Check out a short video about what's included in the book and pick up your copy today.
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UM-Flint's Kietzman releases new guidebook exploring regional watershed - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Exploring Mid-Michigan is a collaborative guidebook that shares the collective history of the region through the lens of its watershed.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
UM-Flint's Summer Vocal Academy is not only tons of fun, but also offers students the opportunity to learn from university-level music professors. They can't wait to meet your singer this summer. Registration is open through 7/7! #Music #ThingsToDoInFlint #SummerCamp #Choir ➡️ go.umflint.edu/sva
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Our psychology students recently worked with local Girl Scouts to explore mental wellness techniques. Achievement badges included!
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UM-Flint Psychology delivers Mental Health Wellness Day to local Girl Scouts - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
UM-Flint Psychology faculty and students presented a mental health wellness day to local girl scouts and their caregivers.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The first episode in our series Built for Belief has just dropped! Join us as we learn about how some of Flint's founders established their legacy at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Flint. #HistoryWagon
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Built for Belief: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (video story)
Built for Belief is a new video story series which explores Flint's faith-based institutions and how they have impacted the city's history.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
This year's Raphelson prize winners wrote about screen time and mental health, ADHD, and how blue light + caffeine impact sleep. Congrats, all! 
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UM-Flint Recognizes Outstanding Psychology Writing with Raphelson Prize - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Three psychology students were recently honored with the Raphelson prize, which recognizes excellence in writing.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
As UM-Flint's Qua literary and fine art magazine approaches its 60th anniversary, the current staff reflects on the experience of creating its semesterly issues. 
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UM-Flint students hone real-world skills in pages of Qua
The Qua Literary and Fine Arts Magazine, approaching its 60th year, has long served as a creative outlet for writers and artists in the Flint community.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Over the past year, Emma Davis used #dance to foster collaboration between incarcerated youth, UM-Flint students and Detroit Dance Collective. 
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UM-Flint connects incarcerated youth, professional dancers and students with ‘Sharing Our Stories Through Dance’
Sharing Our Stories Through Dance was produced by UM-Flint faculty and students, Detroit Dance Collective, and incarcerated youth.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
This past semester's Future Teacher Academy brought together professionals and future educators for a day of professional development and networking. Here's a recap!
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UM-Flint’s Future Teacher Academy connects Education students with community partners - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Each semester, UM-Flint brings seasoned education professionals and alumni together with future educators for professional development.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
As a Flint native and UM-Flint alum, Amanda loves working with students to develop and expand the knowledge and skills our community needs to thrive. Learn more about her! #psychology #faculty #umflint
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Meet Amanda Smith - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Lecturer IV in Psychology Amanda Smith is a UM-Flint alum who is proud to bring her expertise back to her hometown and help it thrive.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Congratulations to our Winter 2026 Honors Grads! We celebrated their achievement with them last Wednesday, 4/29, at a fun, interactive ceremony. Check out photos of the grads who attended the event.
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Winter 2026 Honors Ceremony - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
We invited Winter '26 CASE Honors Grads to join us in celebrating their accomplishment during an interactive ceremony on April 29th, 2026.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Mylee's journey speaks to the impact the university experience can have on our sense of self within the larger, global community. Congrats to this inspiring scholar! #psychology #umflint
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UM-Flint’s Read finds purpose, community far from small-town roots
Mylee Read came from a small town with limited examples of success in higher education to graduating as a Maize & Blue Scholar.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Join us for the fifth annual Officer Friendly Day on May 9th! Simulated stops, virtual reality, officer storytime and more! #AutismAwareness #OfficerFriendlyDay
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UM-Flint’s fifth annual Officer Friendly Day, May 9, connecting communities across the country
UM-Flint's 5th annual Officer Friendly Day features interactive activities, connections with local law enforcement, and more.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Our student musicians showcased their stellar skills in four performances during April. Check out recaps of each performance as well as snapshots of a few of them. #UMFlint 
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UM-Flint Music’s April Concert Series showcases excellence in student musicianship - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
UM-Flint's 2026 April Concert Series showcased the orchestra, jazz combo and ensemble, chorale and chamber singers, and wind symphony.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Congratulations to Psychology major Christel and Interdisciplinary Studies Major Ahmed on their recent recognition at the Zillion Solutions Awards! #umflint #psychology
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Two CASE students merge innovation and empathy to produce award-winning ideas - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Jennifer Christel and Roni Ahmed were first and second runners up in the 25-26 Zillion Solutions contest, hosted by UM-Flint.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We love stories like Hannah's because they show how being open to new ideas and facets of yourself can take you in unexpected, yet rewarding, directions. Congrats to this inspirational explorer!
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UM-Flint’s Fuentes charts her own course to a Maize & Blue award
Hannah Fuentes took a non-linear path to achieving her degree in anthropology, but the experience set her on a new course.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
From Mozart to Daft Punk? You got it! On April 2nd, UM-Flint student musicians got both classical and funky at a special Chamber Music recital. Check out snapshots and watch a highlight reel:
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An Evening of Three Worlds: Spring 2026 Chamber Music Recital - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
On April 2nd, UM-Flint hosted a special Chamber Music Recital, showcasing its Woodwind, Percussion, and Steel Drum ensembles.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We recently hosted a career panel focused on local government and election leadership; here's a wrap up of the event, who participated, and what was shared.
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UM-Flint Students Discovered Careers in Election Leadership and Local Government - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
CASE Career Services and Internship Opportunities recently hosted a panel focused on career in election leadership and local government.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Fine Arts major Catie Cunningham's work explores UM-Flint's historical relationship with the community, challenging us to engage more collaboratively in the future. Her work is now part of the Thompson Library's collection. libguides.umflint.edu/blogs/system/…
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Mackenzie Cowan knew she could work hard and excel academically; the real challenge was to grow her leadership, networking, and collaboration skills. Read how her experience at UM-Flint changed her.
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Maize and Blue Scholar Cowan learned to lead at UM-Flint
Mackenzie Cowan embraced new experiences at UM-Flint, expanding her academic excellence to include leadership skills.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
STUNNING photos of this year's Spring Dance Concert, returning to the UM-Flint Theatre stage for the first time since 2022. Can't wait for next year! #Dance #FlintDance #FlintArts 
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Movement Meets Meaning (dance photo gallery)
The UM-Flint 2026 Spring Dance Concert showcased original works shaped by creativity, collaboration and lived experience.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
If you haven't checked out the photo gallery from the Dancing in the Streets: Thresholds event at the FIA on April 11th, you should! Stunning! #dance #art #FlintDance #Mellon #CracksInThePavement
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MOVING THROUGH MEANING (Dancing in the Streets Photo Gallery
Flint’s movement, dance and performance artists came together April 11 at the Flint Institute of Arts for “Dancing in the Streets: Thresholds.”
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Our annual History Quiz Night has been going on for 22 years! Check out some snapshots from the event in April. And congrats to the teachers from Davison Community Schools for the win! See you next year. 
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22nd Annual History Quiz Night - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Check out highlights from the 22nd annual History Quiz Night, held at the Flint Elks Lodge in March. Teachers from Davison Schools won!
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
UM-Flint student dancers will take the stage next Friday and Saturday with our 25-26 Artist in Residence, Shanzell Page. Don't miss these epic performances!
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UM-Flint Spring Dance Concert returns April 17-18 with Flint Artist in Residence, student performers
The 2026 Spring Dance Concert will feature performances but Michigan Momentum, UM-Flint students, and the 25-26 Flint Artist in Residence.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
To celebrate our MPA program's 45th anniversary, we invited alumni to connect, network, and enjoy a performance of "Lucky Stiff."
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Celebrating 45 Years of the UM-Flint Master of Public Administration Program with Dinner and a Show - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Alumni from UM-Flint's Master of Public Administration program celebrated its 45th anniversary during a networking event, followed by a show.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Check out photo highlights from the 4th Annual Youth Mariachi Festival, recently hosted at UM-Flint. #Mariachi #Music #LiveMusic #UMFlint
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UM-Flint hosted 4th Annual Michigan Youth Mariachi Festival - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education
90 student musicians, instructors, and volunteers visited the UM-Flint campus for a day of mariachi celebration!
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Join us next Thursday, 4/16, at the Flint Farmers' Market to watch our students in action! Hear their proposals for new policies, and see who comes away the winner. #PoliticalScience 
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UM-Flint to host policy pitch competition April 16 at Flint Farmers' Market
UM-Flint's 2026 policy pitch competition will feature students sharing proposed policy changes at the campus, local, and state level.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
MTimes is partnering with the student newspapers in Ann Arbor and Dearborn to publish the first tri-campus print edition! Hear from editor in chief Ramla Ouedraogo about this exciting collab! #StudentJournalism 
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New partnerships for student-run newspaper
Three campuses are joining forces to create new coverage for all their communities.
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UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education @umflintcase.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Support your local theatre! Our audience found #LuckyStiff a life-changing experience. Come out TONIGHT for the final performance! Get in on that #ClosingNight magic. See you there! #ThingsToDoInFlint #LiveTheatre #Musicals
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