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 Candor LIVE! event.

The conversation will delve into the challenges and opportunities shaping colleges and universities in Flint and beyond. It will explore how institutions are adapting to meet the needs of students, employers and communities amid rapid shifts in the education landscape.

Featured speakers include Abby Parrill-Baker, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Michigan–Flint, and Robert K. McMahan, Ph.D., president of Kettering University. Glenn Wilson, president and CEO of Communities First, Inc., will moderate the conversation.

“Higher education is evolving rapidly, and these changes have real implications for Flint and our region,” Wilson said. “Community Candor Live provides a platform for residents and leaders to come together, explore what’s ahead, and consider how we can work collectively to ensure strong educational opportunities for everyone.”

A suggested $10 donation includes breakfast, and all attendees must register at tinyurl.com/FlintCC25.

The discussion will take place from 8–9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at GM’s Factory One, 303 W. Water St., Flint.

According to Communities First, Inc. the series is aimed at fostering dialogue around issues affecting residents.