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Margaret Leary ’73 chooses to give back to the places that chose her

Posted: March 5, 2025
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 her 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 …

Margaret Leary ’73 chooses to give back to the places that chose her

Alumni Association honors three alums with annual awards

Posted: January 31, 2025
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 …

Alumni Association honors three alums with annual awards

Over two dozen alumni honored as Attorneys of the Year

Posted: January 17, 2025
Mitchell Hamline alumni make up one in three of all honorees in the Attorneys of the Year 2024 list compiled by Minnesota Lawyer. Not only that, but alumni are also present in every category represented. Included among those honored was a familiar face around the Mitchell Hamline building: Adjunct Professor and Co-Director of Mitchell Hamline’s …

Over two dozen alumni honored as Attorneys of the Year

Jackie Perez ’19 is living and giving for today and proud of it

Posted: December 17, 2024
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 …

Jackie Perez ’19 is living and giving for today and proud of it