A law school in Riverview has a new name.
The Florida Commission on Independent Education has approved Thomas M. Cooley Law School’s request to change its name to Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School (WMU-Cooley).
Earlier this year, an affiliation agreement between Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University earned approval by the Higher Learning Commission and the American Bar Association, and led to the name change at the law school’s Michigan campuses.
The affiliation is expected to enable initiatives that will leverage the common commitment both institutions have to educational access, diversity, applied research, and professional preparation. Under terms of the agreement, both schools retain their independent governance structures and separate fiduciary responsibilities.