GISD to host free preschool enrollment event at Flint Children’s Museum
FLINT, Mich. — Families looking to enroll their young children in preschool will have an opportunity to learn about local early childhood programs during a free event hosted by the Genesee Intermediate School District next month. The district will hold a Preschool Enrollment Kickoff event from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2025…
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Gov. Whitmer signs classroom smartphone ban for Michigan schools
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law to ban smartphones from public school classrooms starting this…
Flint-based Mott Foundation launches national pitch competition for youth
FLINT, Mich. — The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is launching a national pitch competition for kids and teens as part…
Special education forum in Flint to bring together parents, legislators
FLINT, Mich. — The Flint Center for Educational Excellence’s Flint Parent Collaborative is set to host the Special Education & Learning Support: A Legislative Forum on…
Free chess club builds community and critical thinking in Flint
FLINT, Mich. — Every week, youth and adults come together to sharpen their minds and build community across generations through…
Nearly $1M grant to support afterschool, summer learning at Flint schools
FLINT, Mich. — The Flint Center for Educational Excellence has been awarded nearly $1 million to expand and sustain licensed…
GISD to host FAFSA workshop in Flint
FLINT, Mich. — The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is partnering with the Genesee County Career and College Access Network…
$5.3M grant aims to revitalize former Flint Central High School campus
FLINT, Mich. — More than $5.3 million will support planning and development for the revitalization of the Flint Central High…
Flint university leaders to discuss rapid changes in education landscape
FLINT, Mich. — Communities First, Inc. is set to host local higher education leaders and residents for its next Community…
GISD program aims to spark entrepreneurship in Flint-area youth
FLINT, Mich. — An area school district aims to spark entrepreneurial thinking among high school students through an innovative course.…
UM-Flint to host symposium on civic life and democracy
FLINT, Mich. — The University of Michigan-Flint will host “Cracks in the Pavement,” a free community symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from…
Former Flint city councilman joins Mott Community College board
FLINT, Mich. — A former Flint City Councilman has been appointed to the Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees.…
Mott Community College Trustee resigns
FLINT, Mich. — Mott Community College (MCC) Trustee Janet Couch has resigned from the MCC Board. According to an Aug. 6,…
Higher Education
UM-Flint enrollment up for first time in almost a decade
Flint, MI — The University of Michigan-Flint has recorded an increase in fall enrollment for the first time since 2014. The university’s 2023 fall enrollment consists of 4,751 undergraduate students and 1,379 graduate students,…
MCC proceeds with planned Prahl College Center renovations
Flint, MI—The Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees brought architectural firm Integrated Design Solutions (IDS), which is managing the…
UM-Flint researchers study fish behavior near Hamilton Dam
Flint, MI—Researchers from the University of Michigan-Flint are studying fish species’ movement along the Flint River as the remainder of…
UM-Flint students are developing tools to help people with disabilities
Flint, MI—Students at the University of Michigan-Flint are working to create adaptive tools for people living with disabilities — including…
Collaborators hope to move fight against racism in Flint area ‘beyond conversation’
Flint, MI—Genesee County declared racism as a public health crisis more than two years ago, and researchers at the University…
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