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.

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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.

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.

Movement Meets Meaning (dance photo gallery) The UM-Flint 2026 Spring Dance Concert showcased original works shaped by creativity, collaboration and lived experience.

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 

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.”

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

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!

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. 

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.

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!

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.

To celebrate our MPA program's 45th anniversary, we invited alumni to connect, network, and enjoy a performance of "Lucky Stiff."

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!

Check out photo highlights from the 4th Annual Youth Mariachi Festival, recently hosted at UM-Flint. #Mariachi #Music #LiveMusic #UMFlint

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.

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 

New partnerships for student-run newspaper Three campuses are joining forces to create new coverage for all their communities.

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 

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

Our first Winter 2026 Maize & Blue profile story is up! Meet Ken Whittaker, upcoming commencement speaker and BIS graduate.

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There's something truly special about seeing live theatre. TONIGHT! The second-to-last performance of #LuckyStiff, our collab production with The Flint Rep. See you there! #ThingsToDoInFlint #LiveTheatre #Musicals

Shiawassee Teacher Cadets Experience a Day in the Life at UM-Flint - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education Students from Shiawassee area schools visited UM-Flint for a day-in-the-life of an Education student. Check out these highlights.

Our Education department brings local high school students interested in teaching to the UM-Flint campus, where they can connect with faculty and students. Check out a recent visit.

Better than The Lion King?!?!?! 🤯 Wow! Join us TONIGHT for one of the final three performances of #LuckyStiff. You'll thank us later. #ThingsToDoInFlint #LiveTheatre #Musicals

The set production! The accents! Wow! Don't miss the final three performances of #LuckyStiff, this weekend at the UM-Flint Theatre! #LiveTheatre #ThingsToDoInFlint #Musicals

Material, Memory, and Broadcast: Ash Arder at the Whitney Biennial - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education Ash Arder shares their experience as a selected artist for the Whitney 2026 Biennial on this podcast episode from Riverbank Arts.

We caught up with Ash Arder to discuss her experience at the #Whitney 2026 Biennial. Listen to this episode of the Riverbank Arts #podcast! #WhitneyBiennial #ArtInFlint

It's just a really great two hours! Hear from one of last week's #LuckyStiff audience members, and then join us Thursday, Friday, or Saturday for one of our final performances. See you there! #ThingsToDoInFlint #LiveTheatre #Musicals

Lucky Stiff might be a hilarious musical farce -- but romance is afoot, too! Join us for one of our final performances. It's a great night out! #ThingsToDoInFlint #LiveTheatre #LuckyStiff #Musicals

UM-Flint’s Hristova is reimagining choral music education UM-Flint's choral director, Gabriela Hristova, recently presented at the American Choral Directors Association, exploring student access.

Gabriela Hristova recently led a panel at the American Choral Directors Association Midwestern Conference focused on improving access to choral music education in underserved communities. Here's the recap!

One weekend left! Here's what one of our audience members had to say about last Friday's performance of Lucky Stiff. You have three more chances to see this hilarious musical farce. Don't miss it.

#LiveTheatre #ThingsToDoInFlint #LuckyStiff

UM-Flint theatre students share the stage with professional actors in "Lucky Stiff" From now until April 4th, The University of Michigan Flint is teaming up with professional actors at Flint Repertory Theatre to host the comedy musical Lucky St

Don't miss Lucky Stiff's final performances this weekend! 

Then. Now. Wow. (MusiCollage Photo Gallery) From classical to jazz and everything in between, student musicians delivered a dynamic showcase, UM-Flint's MusiCollage showcased a breadth of talent.

Check out highlights from last Thursday's MusiCollage 2026 at the Whiting!

UM-Flint music students perform in 2026 MusiCollage concert FLINT, Mich. A fast-paced, genre-spanning celebration of music took over the FIM Whiting Auditorium in Flint as the University of Michigan-Flint music program p

Our FPA department is all over Mid-Michigan Now! Check out back-to-back stories on last Thursday's MusiCollage and our ongoing collab with Flint Rep, Lucky Stiff! #ThingsToDoInFlint #LiveTheatre

Over 1,000 student musicians came to UM-Flint and the energy was electric - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education During Spring Break 2026, UM-Flint hosted the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association's District Festival, welcoming 1000+ students.

2,146 attendees. 47 ensembles. 1000+ student musicians. What were you doing during Spring Break? We were hosting the MSBOA District Festival. Check out this story and highlight reel.

TONIGHT! Our student musicians can't wait to show you what they've been working on. This year's MusiCollage is going to be a blast, and we can't wait to enjoy it with you. March 26th, 7:30 p.m., at The Whiting. See you soon!

#LiveMusic #FlintMusic #MusiCollage #ThingsToDoInFlint

From the assembly line to the classroom, UM-Flint alum Arthur moves into a new chapter - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education TaShanda Arthur's next chapter is taking what she has learned from her time at GM and using it to develop local childcare centers.

Read the inspirational story of recent alum TaShanda Arthur, who returned to school for her degree in Early Childhood Education while working the line at GM.

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#Education

Musical Crossings 2026 - Blog | UM-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education Watch a highlight reel of Musical Crossings 2026, featuring performances by UM-Flint's Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Combo.

This year's Musical Crossings concert took place on February 26th at Birch Run High School. Featuring performances by the UM-Flint Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Combo, check out this highlight reel!

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#Music #Flint

LUCKY STIFF (Theatre Production Photo Gallery) UM-Flint, in conjunction with the Flint Repertory Theatre, is presenting “Lucky Stiff” with shows through April 4 at the UM-Flint Theatre.

Check out a photo gallery of our current co-production with the Flint Rep, "Lucky Stiff"! It's giving serious "Weekend at Bernie's" vibes, and we can't wait to see it.

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#ThingsToDoInFlint #LiveTheatre #Flint #Theatre

T-minus 2 days! This year's MusiCollage performers have been hard at work, developing new sonic wonders for you to enjoy. We can't wait to see you this Thursday, March 26th, 7:30 p.m. at The Whiting.

#LiveMusic #FlintMusic #MusiCollage #ThingsToDoInFlint