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UM-Flint Students Heading to Kenya

no@spam.com (Mel Serow) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:19:46 EST

Students in the University of Michigan-Flint nursing program have another opportunity to experience firsthand, health and medical programs in other parts of the world. Nairobi, Kenya is being added to the list of nursing destinations that already includes the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Cambodia. The first student/faculty exchange to St. Mary’s Mission Hospital Medical College, School of Nursing in Nairobi is set for February 2009.

Grant to Promote a More Diverse Health Workforce

no@spam.com (Mel Serow) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:48:49 EDT

University of Michigan-Flint will receive a federal grant of $354,050 to encourage more students from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter and complete health professions training programs. The announcement of the grant was made by Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI).

Interim Dean Selected for SHPS

no@spam.com (Mel Serow) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:57:07 EDT

Dr. Betty Velthouse has been named the interim dean for the School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS). Velthouse joined the University of Michigan-Flint in 1990 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor, with tenure, in 1996. She also served as area coordinator and director of academic programs for the School of Management and most recently completed an appointment as the senior advisor to the chancellor.