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Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… Cali.—In the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) Burrows , an alumna of Western Michigan … such as archives, real-life scenarios, hidden cameras, legal proceedings and interviews involving professionals and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals Submitted by Janine Adamski on … a recipient of the A. Robert Kleiner Memorial Scholarship, is achieving her academic and professional goals at Western … University. The Michigan resident of Syrian descent is a junior studying human resource management at the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia … Pérez-Villa first heard about the opportunity at the suggestion of a colleague, and after a lengthy four-stage … book is titled “Litigants in Time of War: Everyday Life and Legal Practice During Colombia’s Independence, 1808-1832.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

WMU Trustee Miller elected to WMU Cooley Law board

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University Trustee Kenneth V. Miller is one of two people recently elected to four-year terms on … Law School President and Dean Don LeDuc . "They have distinguished themselves in the legal profession, business and community service. Our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22462

From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact

Cybersecurity

… From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Nick Ford … student KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University is filled with opportunities for exploring interests and … for student success. Just ask Nick Ford , who found his path in cybersecurity through hard work, faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/cybersecurity-nick-ford-making-impact

Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation

News

… Luther King Jr . "Where Do You Stand in Times of Trouble?" is the title of this free, public event set for 7 p.m. in 157 Bernhard Center … New Yorker, 3508 Knauss Hall. Wednesday, Feb.  28, 4 p.m.: "Legal Ethics in the Media," with panelists Norman Hawker of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44741

Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

News

… what I could do from a mental health point of view. And this teacher—very nonchalant—said, 'There is a 9-year-old girl who was raped yesterday; maybe you can … —to provide medical attention, mental health counseling and legal help to survivors of sexual assault, as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?' Submitted by Sandra Borden on … Three local organizations are launching an event series this fall encouraging residents to engage with the question, … vision to build deeper human connection and answer life’s biggest questions has brought them together. Through 2025, "A …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

Public invited to participate in poverty-reduction effort

News

… offer a free five-week seminar in January and February that is designed to help reduce poverty in Kalamazoo County. … in the community and how they can aid in reducing the disproportionate number of residents who live at or below the … at the Michigan Department of Community Health. Feb. 25— Legal issues and criminal justice, Teresa Bingman, interim …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12914

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… always interested Michael Sekich , but he wasn't sure how his love of reading, research and writing might translate … to find the right fit for me, and I've always liked English, social studies, government, that kind of thing. … law class, where he first began to see his future in a legal profession. Sekich's professor, Dr. Lauren Foley , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478