Margaret Leary ’73 had already earned a master’s degree in library science and wanted to continue her education with a PhD in political science, but the university, in 1968, only accepted her into the master’s program. When she asked why they didn’t accept her into the doctoral program, they said they didn’t like admitting women …
Home is where the heart is, and Mitchell Hamline is one of those places for Judge Louis Schiff ’80 A kid originally from Brooklyn, who attended Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, and later became a judge serving Broward County, Florida, recently retired from the bench and is looking forward to the future, …
A senior judge trailblazing a path for women and reform in the legal system, a law firm founder with a passion for serving his alma mater, and associate counsel for the Minnesota Vikings are being honored with this year’s alumni awards from the Mitchell Hamline Alumni Association. They will be celebrated at the upcoming Alumni …
She’s not ashamed. In fact, she’s very proud. Proud of her struggle, proud of her parents’ sacrifices, and proud to be part of Mitchell Hamline—a special place that put Jackie Perez ’19 in a position to be successful. “I benefited significantly from financial aid when I was a student at Mitchell Hamline and am now …
Brad Lehrman ‘81, former pro bono counsel of World Without Genocide, has joined the board of directors; and Holly Dolejsi ’09 is the new pro bono counsel. Lehrman has dedicated much of his legal career to human rights and pro bono work, including for the Minneapolis Jewish Community Center, Midwest Anti-Defamation League, Round Earth Media, …