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College of Law Welcomes New Students at its 2019 Convocation
On Aug. 15, the College of Law welcomed 272 new students at a Convocation ceremony in Dineen Hall, including 185 in the residential juris doctor program (Class of 2022); 50 in JDinteractive, the college’s online law degree program (Class of…
College of Law Welcomes JDinteractive Class of 2023
On Aug. 12, the College of Law welcomed 50 new students into JDinteractive (JDi), the college’s ABA-accredited, fully interactive online law degree program. This is the second group of students to matriculate into the first-of-its-kind program, which combines intensive on-campus…
Power on the Go: Innovation Law Center Assists HopLite Power with Commercializing Novel Smartphone Charging Technology
It’s a frustration many can relate to. You’re on the go with your smartphone, juggling business and personal calls and texts, when you suddenly realize you’re low on power. No worries. Just dip into a friendly café with your charger…
Carla Villarreal Lopez L’17: A Rising Career in International Disability Rights
Before arriving in 鶹Ƶto pursue a master of laws degree, Carla Villarreal Lopez L’17 was already an experienced human rights lawyer. In her native Peru she served as a commissioner at the Ombudsman’s Office, as well as a professor…
Solar Cell Manufacturer’s ‘Flexible’ Approach Brings Renewable Energy to Unprecedented Places
It’s 2019, and the world continues its rapid transformation. The physical Earth itself is changing in a time defined by environmental disruption, while exponential advancements in high tech are happening throughout the world. As the planet and technology undergo these…
Law Professor Writes Op-Ed about Trump Investigation
David Driesen, University Professor at the College of Law, wrote the Truthout op-ed “Trump’s persecution of his investigators follows authoritarian playbook.” In the article, Driesen states claims that “Trump is using the law as a weapon to defeat opponents, while…
College of Law Alumnus Frank Ryan L’94 Named US Chairman of DLA Piper
College of Law alumnus Frank Ryan L’94 has been named the next U.S. chairman of multinational law firm DLA Piper, the 4th largest law firm in the world, with offices in more than 40 countries. In his new position, Ryan…
Rockette ’70 and John Brunetti Honor Their Fathers through Estate Gift to 鶹ƵFootball
Rockette (Pirro) ’70 and John Brunetti are providing support to future generations of student-athletes through a generous estate gift to the 鶹Ƶfootball program. The gift honors their longtime connection with the University—and the legacy of both of their fathers….
鶹ƵUniversity Named a US Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence
The U.S. Intelligence Community has designated 鶹ƵUniversity as one of eight national Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE), with a funding award of $1.5 million over five years. Established in 2005 by Congress, the IC CAE program…
鶹ƵUniversity Establishes New Institute for Autonomous Systems Policy
From self-driving cars to drone delivery systems, from robotic underwater vessels to smart-home technologies, the increasing reliance on autonomous systems poses complex social, ethical and legal questions that demand interdisciplinary, multifaceted research. At 鶹ƵUniversity’s inaugural Autonomous Systems Policy Symposium,…