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7 hrs ago | MLive.com

The Hubble as a hobbit: Lecture on famous telescope coming to Longway Planetarium

The Longway Planetarium is holding a lecture on the Hubble Telescope May 23 titled, "There and Back Again: An Astronomer's Tale." Guest lecturer Dr.

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Related Topix: Astronomy, Science, Flint, MI, Entertainment

Fri May 17, 2013

MLive.com

Flint Northern High School's last prom is bittersweet for 'the last ones to come out'

About 105 students from Flint Northern High School attend the school's last prom with a "Welcome to India" theme at the Sarvis Conference Center in Flint.

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Related Topix: Flint, MI, Education Etc., Grand Blanc, MI

Thu May 16, 2013

MLive.com

University of Michigan-Flint grad becomes just second Fulbright scholar in 19 years at school

University of Michigan-Flint grad Robert Burack was chosen for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, an international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government that was established in 1946.

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University of Michigan-Flint licensed plate sales raises money for student veterans' scholarship fund

University of Michigan-Flint students who decided to get the university's logo on their license plate would be helping student veterans.

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Related Topix: Flint, MI

Wed May 15, 2013

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Gas prices should remain steady through summer, Flint economist says

Good news for motorists fearing a bump in fuel prices for the summer traveling season: The cost of gasoline is projected to remain steady through the end of the year, says Christopher Douglas, an economist at the University of Michigan-Flint. The average price for a gallon of unleaded in the Flint area Wednesday was $3.69, according to the gasoline ... (more)

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Tue May 14, 2013

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UM-Flint student needs votes for a national Intel for Change contest

A University of Michigan-Flint senior was selected out of hundreds across the country as a finalist for an Intel for Change contest.

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Related Topix: Flint, MI, Activism

Mon May 06, 2013

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Arthritis Walk at UM-Flint raises more than $60,000

An arthritis walk Saturday at the University of Michigan-Flint raised more than $60,000 to support programs, services and research for individuals with arthritis.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Arthritis, Health, Flint, MI, Hartland, MI

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Young People's Ballet Theatre to expand into a theater, dance to Chopin for Spring Gala

Marian Prentice, 12, left, and Madison Mossner,11, whisper during rehearsals. Dancers practice for an upcoming performance Sat.

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Related Topix: Arts, Ballet, Theater, Flint, MI, Entertainment

Sun May 05, 2013

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University of Michigan-Flint graduates reminded during commencement ceremony to thank, help others in the world

As Carla West shared hugs with family members Sunday, May 5 following her graduation from the University of Michigan-Flint, she couldn't help but think about one person that wasn't able to make it to the ceremony at Perani Arena.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Dale Kildee, Flint, MI, US House of Representatives, Democrat

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Flint, Genesee County must do more to retain talented graduates

People walk through the UM-Flint campus on May 1. University of Michigan-Flint has a record-breaking graduating class this year.

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Related Topix: Flint, MI, Genesee County, MI, Opinion

Sat May 04, 2013

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Hundreds walk for arthritis, raise thousands

University of Michigan-Flint hosted an arthritis walk today to support programs, services and research to benefit people with arthritis.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Arthritis, Health, Flint, MI, Autos

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Genesee County colleges see jump in nontraditional students to combat poor economy

Nancy Gonyea, 57, of Flushing, will graduate from University of Michigan-Flint Sunday, May 5, after 18 years of taking classes.

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Related Topix: Genesee County, MI, Flushing, MI, Family, Kids

Fri May 03, 2013

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No yolk as some students' experiments survive UM-Flint's Super Science Friday

It wasn't the soft landing that the two Fenton seventh-graders had hoped for their appropriately-named egg, Yolky.

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Related Topix: Fenton, MI, Flint, MI, Education Etc.

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'She was basically my hands and arms:' Burton couple overcomes disability to win film award

Having been together 10 years, the Burton couple, now living in Dayton, Ohio, recently had their script chosen to be produced by the faculty where Dominick attends film school.

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Related Topix: Dayton, OH, Wright State University, Entertainment

Thu May 02, 2013

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Free City Art Festival, Flint Institute of Arts Appraisal Fair highlight weekend's cool things

This weekend, artists from around the world will gather in the site of an old automotive plant and showcase pieces created to reclaim areas of blight, while the Flint Institute of Arts will host an event that allows attendees to get items from their personal collection appraised by professionals with years of experience.

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Related Topix: Flint, MI, Fenton, MI, Arts, Ballet, Entertainment

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On the move: University of Michigan-Flint set for largest-ever graduating class

Given the continued growth in enrollment, University of Michigan-Flint officials were not surprised when they saw the size of its graduating class.

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Related Topix: Flint, MI, US Politics, US News, Dale Kildee, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Michigan

Tue Apr 30, 2013

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U of M-Flint to Host Arthritis Walk this Weekend

The Arthritis Foundation will host an Arthritis Walk this Saturday, May 4th at the University of Michigan Flint.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Arthritis, Health

Mon Apr 29, 2013

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UM-Flint preps for all-student orchestra at school

A new orchestra is coming to Genesee County and an accounting professor is helping find students to play in it.

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Related Topix: Genesee County, MI, Symphony, Arts

Sat Apr 27, 2013

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Two years of study and 6,000 miles later, Nigerian students come to march in UM-Flint commencement

Two years of intense training and 6,000 miles later, some University of Michigan-Flint students will march to pomp and circumstance in graduation.

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Related Topix: Flint, MI, Travel, Nigeria Travel, Africa Travel, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medicine

Fri Apr 26, 2013

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UM-Flint Chemistry Club to show local K-12 educators classroom demonstrations

If local K-12 teachers want a few more ideas for their science classes a little extra help may be coming their way.

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Related Topix: Chemistry, Science