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Doug Heidenreich, longtime professor and dean, dies at age 90

Posted: January 5, 2023
Doug Heidenreich, an instrumental leader and professor at William Mitchell College of Law and Mitchell Hamline School of Law for more than 60 years, died Wednesday at the age of 90. “There are very few people who have had more of an impact on our law school than Doug did,” said President and Dean Anthony …

Doug Heidenreich, longtime professor and dean, dies at age 90

Mitchell Hamline course gives intro to world of museum law

Posted: January 5, 2023
For all the imagination a trip through a museum can inspire, it might be hard for people to remember that museums are businesses – usually nonprofit – that must comply with the same business and nonprofit laws that exist for everyone else. And then there are laws unique to museums, as students are learning in …

Mitchell Hamline course gives intro to world of museum law

Ruth Richardson ’06 named CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States

Posted: September 13, 2022
Ruth Richardson feature
A 2006 Mitchell Hamline alum who also serves as a Minnesota state representative has been named the new CEO of the Planned Parenthood organization that covers five states, including Minnesota. Ruth Richardson will lead Planned Parenthood North Central States, which operates 28 health centers – as well as telehealth options – and serves more than …

Ruth Richardson ’06 named CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States

Professor Colbert wins Outstanding Service Award from Minnesota Justice Foundation

Posted: September 6, 2022
Mitchell Hamline professor Brad Colbert ‘85 is one of six people being recognized by the Minnesota Justice Foundation. The organization is honoring Colbert with its Legal Services award for his years of work to increase access to justice for people impacted by incarceration. “For years, Brad has provided important direct services while inspiring countless students to …

Professor Colbert wins Outstanding Service Award from Minnesota Justice Foundation