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UM-Flint History Alum Purkis Found a Second Act in Historic Preservation
August 21, 2025
FLINT, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news:

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UM-Flint history alum Purkis found a second act in historic preservation

By Kat Oak

Melanie Purkis knew she wanted to study history when she was 15 years old -- specifically, she wanted to get a Ph.D. in history from the University of Michigan. However, after taking a few classes at a community college immediately after high school, her life veered in . . .

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