Welcome to the April 2019 spring issue of Benchmark Column. As alumni of the law school, we want to notify you first. Today, the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Board of Directors announced that James McGrath, professor of law and associate dean for academic support and bar services at Texas A&M University School of Law, will be the next leader of our fine institution. On behalf of the Alumni Outreach Committee, and our over 20,000 alumni around the world, we would like to extend our support for President and Dean McGrath as we take on a strong lead in directing the future of legal education. Sincerely, Sheila Lake, Alumni Outreach Committee Chair