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University of Michigan Faces Backlash for Honoring Kevorkian

12/18/2025

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The University of Michigan faces criticism for listing convicted murderer Jack Kevorkian as a notable alumnus in its Medicine at Michigan magazine.
Kevorkian assisted in the deaths of more than 130 patients and was portrayed positively, with claims that he changed the conversation on assisted suicide.
Critics say honoring him undermines do no harm and compare it to celebrating Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, while Michigan professors condemn his legacy.

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The University of Michigan faces criticism for listing convicted murderer Jack Kevorkian as a notable alumnus in its Medicine at Michigan magazine.
Kevorkian assisted in the deaths of more than 130 patients and was portrayed positively, with claims that he changed the conversation on assisted suicide.
Critics say honoring him undermines do no harm and compare it to celebrating Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, while Michigan professors condemn his legacy.