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Alum advocates for immigrants in South Dakota

Posted: July 16, 2021
Taneeza Islam ‘07 providing legal support, safe space After a car accident left Taneeza Islam’s arm severely injured in 2005, withdrawing temporarily from Mitchell Hamline seemed to be the only option. But when Islam spoke with her professors about her plans, one stood out. “Professor Marie Failinger looked at me and said, ‘Taneeza, we need …

Alum advocates for immigrants in South Dakota

Mitchell Hamline students win global negotiation competition

Posted: July 6, 2021
After prepping for and competing in an international competition for more than a week without much sleep, Mitchell Hamline students Austyn Boothe and Daniel Sheikhan decided to stay up until 4 am a few nights ago to watch the results. It proved a good choice. The duo won first place last week in the 2021 …

Mitchell Hamline students win global negotiation competition

Two trustees join Mitchell Hamline board

Posted: July 1, 2021
Twin Cities area attorneys Sam Clark and Scott Flaherty will join the Mitchell Hamline School of Law board of trustees, starting July 1. The board, made up of 32 members, oversees the law school. Stepping down from the board are Judge Denise Reilly ‘83, after 9 years of service; and Richard Mack ‘93 and Charles …

Two trustees join Mitchell Hamline board

Lena at 100: Celebrating a civil rights icon

Posted: June 14, 2021
Editor’s note: This week marks the 100th anniversary of Lena Olive Smith, a Mitchell Hamline legacy alum, becoming the first Black woman to become a licensed attorney in Minnesota. She remained the only Black woman lawyer in the state from 1921-1945. The following article was adapted by Tom Weber from a biography of Lena Olive …

Lena at 100: Celebrating a civil rights icon

Mitchell Hamline commencement to be held at CHS Field on June 6

Posted: May 26, 2021
Live stream available to all on Facebook Sunday, June 6, 11 am CDT After two commencement ceremonies had to be moved online over the past year, more than 250 graduates will walk the bases to get their diplomas on Sunday, June 6. The ceremony, one of the first in-person events for Mitchell Hamline in more …

Mitchell Hamline commencement to be held at CHS Field on June 6