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Mitchell Hamline honors newest graduates

Posted: June 6, 2023
“Mitchell Hamline is a much better place because you’re a part of it.” Mitchell Hamline celebrated the class of 2023 during its commencement ceremony on June 3 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. “Mitchell Hamline is a much better place because you’re a part of it,” said President and Dean Anthony Niedwiecki, at …

Mitchell Hamline honors newest graduates

Judges Jesson, Reilly ’83 to depart Minnesota Court of Appeals

Posted: May 22, 2023
Two judges with deep connections to Mitchell Hamline will step down from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Denise Reilly ’83 and Lucinda Jesson were both named to the court during Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration – Reilly in 2014; Jesson in 2016. The announcement from Gov. Tim Walz’s office comes as Reilly nears the state’s mandatory …

Judges Jesson, Reilly ’83 to depart Minnesota Court of Appeals

Mitchell Hamline alums honored with Attorney of the Year awards

Posted: February 16, 2023
Several members of the Mitchell Hamline community were recognized by Minnesota Lawyer this week as 2022 Attorneys of the Year at an event in downtown Minneapolis. In all, 23 Mitchell Hamline alums, along with one former trustee and a former Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, made the list for Attorneys of the Year, accounting for nearly …

Mitchell Hamline alums honored with Attorney of the Year awards

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