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First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law
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… by Erin Flynn on Elizbia Capula plans to attend law school and build on the foundation she developed at Western … an immigration lawyer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spending much of her childhood traveling between Michigan and Florida for … and start studying for the LSAT to prepare for law school. Walking across the stage at commencement might not …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113
Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations
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… a degree in public health. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career … been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate Explorers —an … Driven to Serve Ward is graduating from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Completing an EMT …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190
Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law
Haworth College of Business
… she’s going to flourish as a corporate attorney after law school. Until then, Olivia is building her own path to success. As a founding member and president of the newly reformed Business Law Society on campus, she is … world incredibly prepared,” she says Preparing for law school is no easy task. Hours of studying, getting ahead and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629
From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions
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… special. With a culture-changing head coach and one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, the goal for the … area scout Steve Neal . “You wake up early, get to the school and try to get with coaches, academics, anybody that … Onward for the brown and gold Neal was a highly touted high school football prospect with offers from University of Iowa …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout
New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A major investment from the state of Michigan will keep Western Michigan University on the … says. "Additionally, outreach activities in local high schools and the community will provide younger students with … "Our outreach efforts will engage the community and local schools, inspiring the next generation of scientists and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research
Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… to 1 ,800 students re present ing 95 countries. “One of our points of pride at Western is that our campus … your home, got on your bicycle or took a bus and went to school,” Dr. Reetha Raveendran , associate vice president … programs like Optional Practical Training are incredibly valuable for international students upon their return home, he …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025
Earl Borr obituary
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… (not verified) on Earl Borr Earl Borr , associate professor emeritus of education and professional development, … join WMU's faculty as an assistant professor for the Campus School, which was later known as University High. He was … He returned to teaching at University High, but the school was to close in 1966. So the year preceding that, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160
Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice
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… Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is launching a free series of … professor of law and supervising attorney at the Yale Law School. Forman will discuss "Less Prison, More College: A … policing is done in the best possible way or not. The school-to-prison pipeline is talked about around the country …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694
WMU Trustee Miller elected to WMU Cooley Law board
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… Michigan University Trustee Kenneth V. Miller is one of two people recently elected to four-year terms on the board of directors of the WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Miller, a Kalamazoo businessman who serves as vice … agreed to join our board of directors," said WMU-Cooley Law School President and Dean Don LeDuc . "They have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22462
Nationally known health law and bioethics scholar to speak at WMed
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… law and bioethics scholar will speak this month as part of the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of … ethics in medicine at the Washington University St. Louis School of Law, will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 , at … Upjohn M.D. Campus Auditorium of the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Her free presentation is titled "Does …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38662