MSU assists tribal communities through climate change thanks to $35k grant
Published: April 30, 2026
From extreme weather events and record-breaking temperatures to
shrinking ice sheets and out-of-season plant blooms, our climate is
changing. And the impact of these changes affects groups and communities
differently, including millions of Indigenous people in the U.S.
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MLaw student rejoins Center for Reproductive Rights
April 30, 2026The Center for Reproductive Rights, which works to strengthen legal guarantees to reproductive health care and decision-making, has selected 3L Avery Coombe for one of just two two-year, post-graduate fellowships.
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Neutrality, truthfulness, and trust: What ABA Formal Opinion 518 teaches mediators about their role—and their words
April 30, 2026Why This Opinion Matters Now
Mediators routinely operate at the intersection of law, psychology, and negotiation. In court-connected mediation—particularly when one or more parties are unrepresented—the mediator’s words often carry unusual authority. Participants listen closely, sometimes treating mediator statements as guidance rather than facilitation.
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- MSU assists tribal communities through climate change thanks to $35k grant
- MLaw student rejoins Center for Reproductive Rights
- Neutrality, truthfulness, and trust: What ABA Formal Opinion 518 teaches mediators about their role—and their words
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