Water lab in Flint Development Center provides opportunities for high school and college students
The McKenzie Patrice Croom Water Lab in the Flint Development building has been testing the water for Flint residents since its opening in March 2020.
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Bell Tech Communications among 6 companies selected for XLerateHealth startup accelerator program
The program operates out of the Ferris Wheel building in downtown Flint and is funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and 100K Ideas. XLerateHealth opened its doors locally in January of 2019 with the goal of making Flint a standout city in the realm of health care entrepreneurship.
Flint Registry plans summer kick off events
Anyone who was exposed to Flint water from April 25, 2014, to Oct. 15, 2015, is eligible. This includes individuals who lived, worked, or attended school in Flint during that time as well as children who were exposed prenatally. The Flint Registry connects participants to services that reduce the impact of the water crisis.
UM-Flint’s Hiba Wehbe-Alamah named Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year
The author of two textbooks being used in 18 countries, Hiba Wehbe-Alamah is also winner of more than 30 Excellence in Teaching Golden Apple Awards and led the development of the first transcultural care computer simulation game, CultureCopia.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s book selected by Great Michigan Read
"What the Eyes Don't See" will be distributed throughout the state of Michigan as part of effort to launch public discourse and understanding of the Flint Water Crisis — and to inspire others to stand up to injustices.
More than 40 workshops planned as part of Flint resiliency, environmental justice summit
The four-day event hosted by Flint ReCast includes workshops, trainings, and top experts in creating a trauma-informed community as well as a showing of the movie "Inside Out" and Cesar Chavez Remembrance Day.
Flint-area Young Innovators look to solve problems large and small
The Young Innovators Fair is basically an old-school science fair on steroids. Hosted by Kettering University, it featured 102 students in fourth through seventh grade from five local schools with inventions that ran the gamut from stroller skis to a conditioner brush and styrofoam dissolving liquid to paw pads for pets.
Review results of more than 50 Flint-based research, service projects at symposium
The second annual Healthy Flint Research Symposium is set for March 15 at Riverfront Conference Center. Those attending also will have the opportunity to share their ideas on future research in Flint.
Built by Flint, serving the world: Kettering University celebrates 100 years
Founded October 20, 1919, the university has been inherently tied to the city that is its home. In recent years, Kettering University has played a critical role in developing the University Avenue Corridor Coalition, bringing businesses to the community, saving Atwood Stadium, building University Square park, and cleaning up blight.
UM-Flint professor awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
Otrude Moyo will collaborate with faculty at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa on her project focused on rebuilding healthy and vibrant communities.
Bell Tech Communications among 6 companies selected for XLerateHealth startup accelerator program
The program operates out of the Ferris Wheel building in downtown Flint and is funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and 100K Ideas. XLerateHealth opened its doors locally in January of 2019 with the goal of making Flint a standout city in the realm of health care entrepreneurship.
Flint Registry plans summer kick off events
Anyone who was exposed to Flint water from April 25, 2014, to Oct. 15, 2015, is eligible. This includes individuals who lived, worked, or attended school in Flint during that time as well as children who were exposed prenatally. The Flint Registry connects participants to services that reduce the impact of the water crisis.
UM-Flint’s Hiba Wehbe-Alamah named Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year
The author of two textbooks being used in 18 countries, Hiba Wehbe-Alamah is also winner of more than 30 Excellence in Teaching Golden Apple Awards and led the development of the first transcultural care computer simulation game, CultureCopia.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s book selected by Great Michigan Read
"What the Eyes Don't See" will be distributed throughout the state of Michigan as part of effort to launch public discourse and understanding of the Flint Water Crisis — and to inspire others to stand up to injustices.
More than 40 workshops planned as part of Flint resiliency, environmental justice summit
The four-day event hosted by Flint ReCast includes workshops, trainings, and top experts in creating a trauma-informed community as well as a showing of the movie "Inside Out" and Cesar Chavez Remembrance Day.
Flint-area Young Innovators look to solve problems large and small
The Young Innovators Fair is basically an old-school science fair on steroids. Hosted by Kettering University, it featured 102 students in fourth through seventh grade from five local schools with inventions that ran the gamut from stroller skis to a conditioner brush and styrofoam dissolving liquid to paw pads for pets.
Review results of more than 50 Flint-based research, service projects at symposium
The second annual Healthy Flint Research Symposium is set for March 15 at Riverfront Conference Center. Those attending also will have the opportunity to share their ideas on future research in Flint.
Built by Flint, serving the world: Kettering University celebrates 100 years
Founded October 20, 1919, the university has been inherently tied to the city that is its home. In recent years, Kettering University has played a critical role in developing the University Avenue Corridor Coalition, bringing businesses to the community, saving Atwood Stadium, building University Square park, and cleaning up blight.
UM-Flint professor awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
Otrude Moyo will collaborate with faculty at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa on her project focused on rebuilding healthy and vibrant communities.
