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WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years

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… second from left, celebrate news of the Watkins decision. DETROIT, Mich.—A Detroit man, Ledura Watkins , was freed June 15 after serving 42 years in prison for a robbery and murder he did not commit, thanks to … Cooley Project attorneys. Staff Attorney Eric Schroeder and Legal Intern Wisam Mikho served as lead counsel in this

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557

WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

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… online offerings are receiving high marks. The institution is lauded among the top 100 colleges and universities in the … offering online bachelor's degree programs in 2018. Western is tied at No. 96 in the overall online bachelor's … and thrive in all aspects of their lives," says  Dr. Chris Cheatham , interim provost and vice president for …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of … Broad witnessed there has stayed with him.  What hasn't is the fact that, on the way to Wisconsin from the family … and helpful in every way," Broad says.  "Whenever I'm struggling with just about anything, there is always someone on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… College of Aviation Information Harper was born and raised in the Lake Michigan shoreline community of Holland.  Paffhausen, his Apogee compatriot, can also claim to be raised near a … charge of hiring and thus conducting interviews.  Harper logged three years of  flight instruction at Western, a period …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award . For nearly 25 years, she has put …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

Trustees approve moving forward with Cooley Law affiliation

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… Michigan University and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School is a step closer to reality today after the WMU Board of … approval for the move and authorized the University's administration to proceed with the initiative. By voice vote at … joint course offerings in areas that might focus on the legal environment for business, education, health care or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6646

Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion

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… Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Issues surrounding immigration, hospitality and being a good … for Our Neighbors-Kalamazoo—or J-FON. J-FON provides free legal clinics for local immigrants and advocates for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963

Megan Hause is carving her own path

Haworth College of Business

… Megan Hause is carving her own path Submitted by Janine Adamski on … University senior Megan Hause ,   the best path to take is the one you make yourself. Originally from Chelsea, … strategy student at the Haworth College of Business is becoming a leading powerhouse among her peers. Having led …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/marketinglbsmegan-hausebronconess

Two WMU alumni honored by national physician assistant group

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… Two WMU alumni honored by national physician assistant group Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … two alumni of Western Michigan University's physician assistant program as recipients of two of its top 2013 honors. … Federal and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Medical-Legal Committee for ACEP. Canfield James Earle Canfield …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7823

Ethics Center starts spring season with Ninth Amendment talk

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… . Dr. Brian C. Kalt , professor of law and the Harold Norris Faculty Scholar at Michigan State University, will speak … he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Danny J. Boggs, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. Kalt's … publication is the book "Constitutional Cliffhangers: A Legal Guide for Presidents and Their Enemies." Other spring …

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