{"id":353,"date":"2026-06-30T09:53:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/case\/?page_id=353"},"modified":"2026-08-02T12:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T16:54:31","slug":"language-communication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/language-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Language &amp; Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Department of Language &amp; Communication<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storytelling makes us human. Compelling storytellers connect with people worldwide and across a variety of fields, making a meaningful impact on their local and global communities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap:var(--wp--style--block-gap, 20px) var(--wp--style--block-gap, 20px)\" class=\"wp-block-buttons fb:flex fb:items-center fb:flex-wrap fb:justify-start wp-block-flintblock-program-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/language-communication\/communication-studies\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-background has-brand-maize-background-color plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Communication+Studies+Program+(BA) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>BA in Communication Studies<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/language-communication\/english\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-background has-brand-maize-background-color plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=English+General+Program+(BA) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>BA in English<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1409 size-large\" alt=\"A group of students collaborates around a table, sharing books and notes in a cozy study space.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/07\/lcdept-umflint-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/07\/lcdept-umflint-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/07\/lcdept-umflint-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/07\/lcdept-umflint-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/07\/lcdept-umflint-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/07\/lcdept-umflint.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#96887f\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><nav class=\"is-responsive is-vertical is-style-sidebar is-style-sidebar--1 wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Sidebar Navigation\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7.5h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 15h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\"  id=\"modal-2\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\"\n\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\"\n\t\t\t id=\"modal-2-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive is-vertical is-style-sidebar is-style-sidebar--1 wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/undergraduate-programs\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Undergraduate Programs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/accelerated-programs\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Accelerated Programs<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Accelerated Programs submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/accelerated-programs\/applied-science\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Applied Science<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/aodc\/bis\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Interdisciplinary Studies<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/graduate-programs\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Graduate Programs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Academic Departments<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Academic Departments submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Education<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Education submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/bs-elementary-education\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Elementary Education Program<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/bs-special-education\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Special Education Program<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/degrees-in-secondary-education\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Degrees in Secondary Education<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/accreditation\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Accreditation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/field-student-teaching\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Field &amp; Student Teaching<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/education-student-hub\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Education Student Hub<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/mttc-support\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">MTTC Support<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/professional-clothing-closet\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Professional Clothing Closet<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Rru5mxjLBVDuTchF8\" target=\"_blank\"  ><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Education Alumni: Where are you now?<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/fine-performing-arts\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Fine &amp; Performing Arts<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Fine &amp; Performing Arts submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/fine-performing-arts\/art-design\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Fine Art &amp; Design<\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/fine-performing-arts\/music-program\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Music<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Music submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/fine-performing-arts\/music-program\/auditions\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Auditions<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/fine-performing-arts\/music-program\/student-performing-opportunities\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Student Performing Opportunities<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/fine-performing-arts\/music-program\/summer-vocal-academy\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Summer Vocal Academy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/fine-performing-arts\/theatre-dance\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Theatre &amp; Dance<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Theatre &amp; Dance submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/fine-performing-arts\/theatre-dance\/productions\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Productions<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/fine-performing-arts\/theatre-dance\/student-resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Student Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/language-communication\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Language &amp; Communication<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Language &amp; Communication submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/language-communication\/communication-studies\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Communication Studies<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/language-communication\/english\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">English<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/psychology\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Psychology<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Psychology submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/psychology\/psy-student-research-experience\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">PSY Student Research Experience<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/psychology\/psychology-student-resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Psychology Student Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/social-sciences-humanities\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Social Sciences &amp; Humanities<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Social Sciences &amp; Humanities submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/social-sciences-humanities\/economics\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Economics<\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/social-sciences-humanities\/history\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">History<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"History submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/social-sciences-humanities\/history\/wyatt-exploration-program\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Wyatt Exploration Program<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/social-sciences-humanities\/philosophy\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Philosophy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/social-sciences-humanities\/political-science\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Political Science<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/social-sciences-humanities\/pre-law\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Pre-Law<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/sociology-anthropology-criminal-justice\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Sociology, Anthropology &amp; Criminal Justice<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Sociology, Anthropology &amp; Criminal Justice submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/sociology-anthropology-criminal-justice\/anthropology\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Anthropology<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/sociology-anthropology-criminal-justice\/criminal-justice\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Criminal Justice<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/sociology-anthropology-criminal-justice\/sociology\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Sociology<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/student-success-hub\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Student Success Hub<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Student Success Hub submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/student-success-hub\/academic-advising\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Academic Advising<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/student-success-hub\/career-compass\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Career Compass<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/community-engagement\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Community<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Community submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/community-engagement\/events\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Events<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/community-engagement\/programs\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Programs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/riverbankarts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"  ><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Riverbank Arts Gallery<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/research\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Research<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/giving.umich.edu\/um\/make-a-gift#!um-flint_college-of-arts,-sciences-&#038;-education\" target=\"_blank\"  ><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Support CASE<\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Contact Us submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/contact-us\/education\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Department of Education<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/contact-us\/fine-performing-arts\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Department of Fine &amp; Performing Arts<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/contact-us\/language-communication\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Department of Language &amp; Communication<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/contact-us\/psychology\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Department of Psychology<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/contact-us\/social-science-humanities\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Department of Social Sciences &amp; Humanities<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/contact-us\/sociology-anthropology-criminal-justice\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Department of Sociology, Anthropology &amp; Criminal Justice<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Shape the Conversation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of Language &amp; Communication offers expert guidance as you explore the transformative power of communication in the past, present, and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our programs are designed to equip you with practical tools and skills to excel in your career: persuasive writing, critical reading, public speaking, and effective collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our BA in Communication Studies lays the foundation for a career in multiple fields, including marketing, public relations, teaching, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a BA in English, you&#8217;ll gain invaluable insight into linguistic theory, professional writing, literary analysis and criticism, and how to help others write more effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our selection of minors and certificates broadens the available skills and experience you&#8217;ll leave with, enabling you to specialize in everything from health communication to literacy to technical writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-link-hover-background-color has-background has-chamfer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(40px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 40px); border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-3d28f9d2bf3b338b4b03d0005a73d12e\">Learning in Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ee11c0eddd6df977a55ea8a3a752a21 wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint partners with organizations throughout the greater Flint area, offering you an abundant selection of internship and volunteer opportunities. Some of our partners include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e2a7b75f2a63b9ba534f380fd273821\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfgf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Foundation of Greater Flint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flintliteracynetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flint &amp; Genesee Literacy Network<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/flintcommunityread\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flint Community Read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintriver.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flint River Watershed Coalition<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lsem-mi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legal Services of Eastern Michigan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/community\/\">UM-Flint&#8217;s Rough Draft Cafe Community Writing Center at the Flint Public Library<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sentinel-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">On this page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f0d1fcef wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#programs\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Language &amp; Communication Programs<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#news\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Featured News<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#events\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Upcoming Events<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-text-alternate-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-120469e1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 id=\"programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Language &amp; Communication Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-flintblock-program-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/language-communication\/communication-studies\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Communication+Studies+Program+(BA) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Communication Studies Program (BA)<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/language-communication\/english\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=English+General+Program+(BA) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>English General Program (BA)<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Minors &amp; Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-flintblock-program-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16093\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Communication+Minor plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Communication Minor<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16354\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Communication+in+Society+Certificate plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Communication in Society Certificate<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16100\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Creative+Writing+Minor plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Creative Writing Minor<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/umflint.edu\/case\/academic-departments\/education\/degrees-in-secondary-education\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=English+Teacher&#039;s+Certificate+Minor plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>English Teacher&#039;s Certificate Minor<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16227\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Health+Communication+Certificate plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Health Communication Certificate<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16202\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Health+Communication+Minor plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Health Communication Minor<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16355\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Information+Literacy+and+Inquiry+Certificate plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Information Literacy and Inquiry Certificate<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16134\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Linguistics+Minor plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Linguistics Minor<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16358\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Literature+Minor plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Literature Minor<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16324\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Professional+Writing+Certificate plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Professional Writing Certificate<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16180\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Professional+Writing+Minor plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Professional Writing Minor<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16356\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Soft+Skills+for+the+Workplace+Certificate plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Soft Skills for the Workplace Certificate<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16229\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Teaching+English+to+Speakers+of+Other+Languages+Certificate plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16319\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Workforce+Communication+and+Leadership+Certificate plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Workforce Communication and Leadership Certificate<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16188\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Writing+Minor plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Writing Minor<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Graduate Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-flintblock-program-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/liberal-studies-ma\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Liberal+Studies+(MA) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Liberal Studies (MA)<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-background-color has-background has-chamfer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(60px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 60px); min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Academic Advisors<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-flintblock-directory\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:gap-4 fb:py-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:shrink-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/directory.umflint.edu\/avatar\/nrock\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Nicole Altheide\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:w-24 fb:h-24 fb:rounded fb:object-cover\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"96\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"96\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/directory.umflint.edu\/case\/nrock\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:block fb:mb-1 fb:text-blue fb:text-lg fb:font-semibold fb:leading-tight fb:no-underline hover:fb:text-arboretum-blue hover:fb:underline plausible-event-name=Directory+Clicked plausible-event-person=Nicole+Altheide plausible-event-action=profile plausible-event-source=directory\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tNicole Altheide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:block fb:mb-1 fb:italic fb:text-law-quad-stone fb:text-sm\">\n\t\t\t\t\tAcademic Advisor\/Counselor Senior\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:my-2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>English<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:text-sm\">\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:nrock@umich.edu\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:inline-flex fb:items-center fb:gap-1 fb:text-blue fb:no-underline hover:fb:text-arboretum-blue hover:fb:underline plausible-event-name=Directory+Clicked plausible-event-person=Nicole+Altheide plausible-event-action=email plausible-event-source=directory\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"fb:w-4 fb:h-4 fb:fill-current fb:shrink-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M20,8L12,13L4,8V6L12,11L20,6M20,4H4C2.89,4 2,4.89 2,6V18A2,2 0 0,0 4,20H20A2,2 0 0,0 22,18V6C22,4.89 21.1,4 20,4Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>nrock@umich.edu<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:text-sm fb:mt-0.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"tel:8107623096\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:inline-flex fb:items-center fb:gap-1 fb:text-blue fb:no-underline hover:fb:text-arboretum-blue hover:fb:underline plausible-event-name=Directory+Clicked plausible-event-person=Nicole+Altheide plausible-event-action=phone plausible-event-source=directory\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"fb:w-4 fb:h-4 fb:fill-current fb:shrink-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M6.62,10.79C8.06,13.62 10.38,15.94 13.21,17.38L15.41,15.18C15.69,14.9 16.08,14.82 16.43,14.93C17.55,15.3 18.75,15.5 20,15.5A1,1 0 0,1 21,16.5V20A1,1 0 0,1 20,21A17,17 0 0,1 3,4A1,1 0 0,1 4,3H7.5A1,1 0 0,1 8.5,4C8.5,5.25 8.7,6.45 9.07,7.57C9.18,7.92 9.1,8.31 8.82,8.59L6.62,10.79Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>810-762-3096<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-flintblock-directory\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:gap-4 fb:py-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:shrink-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/directory.umflint.edu\/avatar\/kimberws\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Kimberly Laux\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:w-24 fb:h-24 fb:rounded fb:object-cover\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"96\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"96\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/directory.umflint.edu\/case\/kimberws\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:block fb:mb-1 fb:text-blue fb:text-lg fb:font-semibold fb:leading-tight fb:no-underline hover:fb:text-arboretum-blue hover:fb:underline plausible-event-name=Directory+Clicked plausible-event-person=Kimberly+Laux plausible-event-action=profile plausible-event-source=directory\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tKimberly Laux\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:block fb:mb-1 fb:italic fb:text-law-quad-stone fb:text-sm\">\n\t\t\t\t\tAcademic Advisor\/Counselor Intermediate and Lecturer II in Communication Studies, Department of Language and Communication, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, The University of Michigan-Flint\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:my-2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Communication Studies<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:text-sm\">\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:kimberws@umich.edu\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:inline-flex fb:items-center fb:gap-1 fb:text-blue fb:no-underline hover:fb:text-arboretum-blue hover:fb:underline plausible-event-name=Directory+Clicked plausible-event-person=Kimberly+Laux plausible-event-action=email plausible-event-source=directory\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"fb:w-4 fb:h-4 fb:fill-current fb:shrink-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M20,8L12,13L4,8V6L12,11L20,6M20,4H4C2.89,4 2,4.89 2,6V18A2,2 0 0,0 4,20H20A2,2 0 0,0 22,18V6C22,4.89 21.1,4 20,4Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>kimberws@umich.edu<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:text-sm fb:mt-0.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"tel:8107623411\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:inline-flex fb:items-center fb:gap-1 fb:text-blue fb:no-underline hover:fb:text-arboretum-blue hover:fb:underline plausible-event-name=Directory+Clicked plausible-event-person=Kimberly+Laux plausible-event-action=phone plausible-event-source=directory\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"fb:w-4 fb:h-4 fb:fill-current fb:shrink-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M6.62,10.79C8.06,13.62 10.38,15.94 13.21,17.38L15.41,15.18C15.69,14.9 16.08,14.82 16.43,14.93C17.55,15.3 18.75,15.5 20,15.5A1,1 0 0,1 21,16.5V20A1,1 0 0,1 20,21A17,17 0 0,1 3,4A1,1 0 0,1 4,3H7.5A1,1 0 0,1 8.5,4C8.5,5.25 8.7,6.45 9.07,7.57C9.18,7.92 9.1,8.31 8.82,8.59L6.62,10.79Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>810-762-3411<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/contact-us\/language-communication\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"299\">Department of Language &amp; Communication Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"104\">Dean&#8217;s Office &amp; Student Support Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/07\/english-alum-umflint.jpg\" alt=\"A person and a woman stand together, smiling, in a crowded outdoor setting with people and buildings in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-1379 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/07\/english-alum-umflint.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/07\/english-alum-umflint-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;UM-Flint&#8217;s English program grounded me and guided me. I eventually worked as a tutor at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/writingcenter\/\">Marian E. Wright Writing Center <\/a>and served as editor-in-chief of the literary journal &#8216;Qua&#8217; during my final semester. I wanted to have another skill set \u2014 something that would open more doors. Before I started the TESOL Certificate program, I didn&#8217;t think I was someone who could teach. Gaining that certification enabled me to work as an English facilitator in local schools and laid the groundwork for me to pursue the Fulbright.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sentinel-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Jina Bhagat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>English &amp; TESOL Certification, 2022 | Fulbright Scholar: Teaching in Nepal<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cb700be1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 id=\"news\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Featured News<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"fb:w-full wp-block-flintblock-news-list\">\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:gap-6 fb:list-none fb:p-0 fb:m-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:sm:flex-row fb:gap-4 fb:sm:gap-6 fb:sm:items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:block fb:w-full fb:sm:w-auto fb:shrink-0 fb:overflow-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/2026-JUN-EMM-Promo-Video-YT-Thumbnail.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:w-full fb:h-auto fb:aspect-[16\/9] fb:sm:w-24 fb:sm:h-24 fb:sm:aspect-square fb:object-cover fb:transition-transform fb:duration-300 hover:fb:scale-105\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:gap-1 fb:flex-1 fb:min-w-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-wrap fb:items-center fb:gap-x-3 fb:gap-y-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdatetime=\"2026-06-25T09:48:25\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-sm fb:tracking-wider fb:uppercase fb:text-law-quad-stone\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJUN 25, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:w-3.5 fb:h-px fb:bg-[#c9cdd1]\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-base fb:text-law-quad-stone\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Kat Oak\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/2026\/06\/25\/um-flints-kietzman-releases-new-guidebook-exploring-regional-watershed\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-gotham fb:font-semibold fb:text-[18px] fb:leading-[1.35] fb:tracking-[-0.01em] fb:text-blue fb:no-underline hover:fb:underline hover:fb:underline-offset-2 plausible-event-name=News+Clicked plausible-event-article=UM-Flint\u2019s+Kietzman+releases+new+guidebook+exploring+regional+watershed plausible-event-source=news-list\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUM-Flint\u2019s Kietzman releases new guidebook exploring regional watershed\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:sm:flex-row fb:gap-4 fb:sm:gap-6 fb:sm:items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:block fb:w-full fb:sm:w-auto fb:shrink-0 fb:overflow-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/collab_news.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:w-full fb:h-auto fb:aspect-[16\/9] fb:sm:w-24 fb:sm:h-24 fb:sm:aspect-square fb:object-cover fb:transition-transform fb:duration-300 hover:fb:scale-105\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:gap-1 fb:flex-1 fb:min-w-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-wrap fb:items-center fb:gap-x-3 fb:gap-y-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdatetime=\"2026-02-12T15:07:17\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-sm fb:tracking-wider fb:uppercase fb:text-law-quad-stone\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFEB 12, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:w-3.5 fb:h-px fb:bg-[#c9cdd1]\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-base fb:text-law-quad-stone\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Kat Oak\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2026\/02\/12\/cross-cultural-coil-project-brings-international-experience-to-um-flint-students\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-gotham fb:font-semibold fb:text-[18px] fb:leading-[1.35] fb:tracking-[-0.01em] fb:text-blue fb:no-underline hover:fb:underline hover:fb:underline-offset-2 plausible-event-name=News+Clicked plausible-event-article=Cross-cultural+COIL+project+brings+international+experience+to+UM-Flint+students plausible-event-source=news-list\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCross-cultural COIL project brings international experience to UM-Flint students\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:sm:flex-row fb:gap-4 fb:sm:gap-6 fb:sm:items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:block fb:w-full fb:sm:w-auto fb:shrink-0 fb:overflow-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/2025-AUG-CASE-Blog-Featured-Faculty-Kietzman-1200w.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:w-full fb:h-auto fb:aspect-[16\/9] fb:sm:w-24 fb:sm:h-24 fb:sm:aspect-square fb:object-cover fb:transition-transform fb:duration-300 hover:fb:scale-105\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:gap-1 fb:flex-1 fb:min-w-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-wrap fb:items-center fb:gap-x-3 fb:gap-y-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdatetime=\"2025-07-30T15:25:59\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-sm fb:tracking-wider fb:uppercase fb:text-law-quad-stone\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJUL 30, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:w-3.5 fb:h-px fb:bg-[#c9cdd1]\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-base fb:text-law-quad-stone\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Kat Oak\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/2025\/07\/30\/meet-mary-jo-kietzman\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-gotham fb:font-semibold fb:text-[18px] fb:leading-[1.35] fb:tracking-[-0.01em] fb:text-blue fb:no-underline hover:fb:underline hover:fb:underline-offset-2 plausible-event-name=News+Clicked plausible-event-article=Meet+Mary+Jo+Kietzman plausible-event-source=news-list\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeet Mary Jo Kietzman\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:sm:flex-row fb:gap-4 fb:sm:gap-6 fb:sm:items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:block fb:w-full fb:sm:w-auto fb:shrink-0 fb:overflow-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/shakespeare.party-1200.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:w-full fb:h-auto fb:aspect-[16\/9] fb:sm:w-24 fb:sm:h-24 fb:sm:aspect-square fb:object-cover fb:transition-transform fb:duration-300 hover:fb:scale-105\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:gap-1 fb:flex-1 fb:min-w-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-wrap fb:items-center fb:gap-x-3 fb:gap-y-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdatetime=\"2025-05-05T10:33:06\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-sm fb:tracking-wider fb:uppercase fb:text-law-quad-stone\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMAY 5, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:w-3.5 fb:h-px fb:bg-[#c9cdd1]\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-base fb:text-law-quad-stone\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Kat Oak\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/2025\/05\/05\/um-flint-english-students-bring-shakespeare-into-2025\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-gotham fb:font-semibold fb:text-[18px] fb:leading-[1.35] fb:tracking-[-0.01em] fb:text-blue fb:no-underline hover:fb:underline hover:fb:underline-offset-2 plausible-event-name=News+Clicked plausible-event-article=UM-Flint+English+students+bring+Shakespeare+into+2025 plausible-event-source=news-list\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUM-Flint English students bring Shakespeare into 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:sm:flex-row fb:gap-4 fb:sm:gap-6 fb:sm:items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:block fb:w-full fb:sm:w-auto fb:shrink-0 fb:overflow-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/2025-APR-CASE-Blog-Featured-Staff-Dawson-1200x675-1.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:w-full fb:h-auto fb:aspect-[16\/9] fb:sm:w-24 fb:sm:h-24 fb:sm:aspect-square fb:object-cover fb:transition-transform fb:duration-300 hover:fb:scale-105\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:gap-1 fb:flex-1 fb:min-w-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-wrap fb:items-center fb:gap-x-3 fb:gap-y-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdatetime=\"2025-04-14T12:20:31\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-sm fb:tracking-wider fb:uppercase fb:text-law-quad-stone\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAPR 14, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:w-3.5 fb:h-px fb:bg-[#c9cdd1]\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fb:font-sentinel fb:text-base fb:text-law-quad-stone\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Kat Oak\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/2025\/04\/14\/meet-vicky-dawson\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fb:font-gotham fb:font-semibold fb:text-[18px] fb:leading-[1.35] fb:tracking-[-0.01em] fb:text-blue fb:no-underline hover:fb:underline hover:fb:underline-offset-2 plausible-event-name=News+Clicked plausible-event-article=Meet+Vicky+Dawson plausible-event-source=news-list\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeet Vicky Dawson\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 id=\"events\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"fb:w-full wp-block-flintblock-events-list\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"fb:m-0 fb:font-gotham fb:text-[15px] fb:leading-[1.4] fb:text-text-secondary fb:italic\">\n\t\t\tNo upcoming events.\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Department of Language &amp; Communication Storytelling makes us human. Compelling storytellers connect with people worldwide and across a variety of fields, making a meaningful impact on their local and global communities. Shape the Conversation The Department of Language &amp; Communication offers expert guidance as you explore the transformative power of communication in the past, present, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"parent":15,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-353","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=353"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/353\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2773,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/353\/revisions\/2773"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}