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Natalie Darwitz, head Hamline women’s hockey coach and three-time Olympic medalist, has been selected for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2018.

On Saturday, July 27, Hamline heroes took over CHS Field for the Hamline-sponsored superhero night at the Saints. Students and staff attended the game to cheer on the Saints, participate in Saints in-game promotions, and hand out some Piper swag. Join in on the fun again on August 18.

A strong connection to Hamline’s Methodist roots and an institutional commitment to social justice and community engagement contributed to a successful Creation Care Summit, a conference dedicated to empowering Methodist communities to take action in protection of the planet and building a sustainable and just world.

Minnesota Equity Edcamp returned for the second time to the Anderson Center on July 19th for a day of educator-led discussion and learning opportunities. David Everett, who was recently named Hamline’s New Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence, helped kick-off the event by moderating a panel.

Hamline's spirit of collaboration was on full display Saturday, July 14 when over 600 people gathered in the Anderson Center to listen to and meditate with the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, Joseph Goldstein, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Common Ground Meditation Center.

Abby Thompson, who will be a senior Digital Media Ethic and Cinema flex major this fall, used Hamline University's Summer Collaborative Undergraduate Research program to develop her research project, entitled "The Exploration and Application of Female Representation in Narrative Cinema" -- a film with all-female creators and cast.

Hamline University has been selected to host and help organize training for the media on racial equity in an event called Truth and Transformation: Changing Racial Narratives in Media. The Saint Paul and Minnesota Community Foundations awarded a $250,000 grant to six partner organizations, including Hamline, for the planning of this event.

The Hamline University Center for Justice and Law recently convened an expert panel to discuss the ongoing immigration crisis in the United States. The panelists, included someone from the ACLU, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, the Advocates for Human Rights and an immigrant, provided 200 attendees with individual actions toward ending the situation. A post-event survey indicated that many people acted on these suggestions and took steps to help immigrants.

Eleven teachers and staff from a school in Kauai, Hawaii visited Hamline University to participate in the Rivers Institute on the St. Croix. Their mainland adventure was part of a collaboration with Hamline University’s Center for Global Environmental Education (CGEE) that will support the Hawaiian school's special curriculum and environmental focus that is designed to help keep the Niihau culture and language alive.

Hamline University has hired Dr. David L. Everett as its first Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence. He will begin his duties on Monday, August 27.

Hamline University hosted three summer camps in June that gave high school students hands-on learning opportunities in creative writing, accounting, and law.

Hamline University’s Soeffker Gallery recently received a substantial gift of prints by Minnesota artists George Morrison and Leonardo Lasansky. These noteworthy works further strengthen Hamline’s permanent art collection.

Hamline University has hired Michael Tompos as its new Vice President of Institutional Advancement. He will begin work at the university on Wednesday, August 1.

Jordan Lein BBA ‘18 and his mother, Mary Lein MPA ‘18, both received diplomas from the Hamline School of Business during Commencement 2018. Jordan majored in business analytics and finance, which inspired Mary to get her Master’s of Public Administration. The Lein family’s relationship with Hamline began in 2013 when Jordan participated in the AA Minnesota State High School League Track and Field Championship. The meet has been held annually for the last thirteen years at Klas Field and is happening again this Friday and Saturday.

With every sunny day of summer, the urge to sit in a park with a good book grows stronger. As you browse on a tablet or wander through a bookstore, consider picking up a book written by a student, alumnus, or faculty member from the Creative Writing Programs at Hamline.

Zinzile Sibanda was the first international student to address a Hamline Commencement. She spoke movingly at the 2018 undergraduate graduation ceremony about her 8000-plus mile journey to the school and her powerful experience with the community here. She concluded by challenging her classmates to continue to build and strengthen communities once they leave Hamline.

Hamline's 2018 commencement events featured cool weather, caps, gowns, processions, happy parents, blooming trees, and green grass in a historic campus setting. Faculty in full regalia cheered students on as they processed to the ceremony site in front of the 1884-built Old Main.

At the 2018 Commencement ceremony on May 19, Hamline is proud to honor a class of leaders and trailblazers. Among the graduating class is Zinzile Sibanda, who will be giving the senior speech about the role of community during her time at Hamline. Also being recognized this day are two honorary degree recipients, Ronald Petersen, MD, PhD ’68 and Anne McKeig JD ’92, who have dedicated their professional lives to making the world a better place.

The Hamline University gymnastics team shatters school records with a big score at the NCGA meet.

Conner Suddick, a Hamline University student from Suamico, Wisconsin, is one of 59 students from across the country to be named a 2018 Truman Scholar. The prestigious award was announced today by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, President of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

38 Hamline Students presented their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2018 at the University of Central Oklahoma on April 5 to April 7.

In only its second year of competition, a team of Hamline MBA students won the prestigious Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cup.

Alumnus Yi Gang ‘82 was appointed as the Governor of the People’s Bank of China. Much like the United States Federal Reserve, the People’s Bank of China is the central bank of the country that regulates the financial industry. Yi is the first new appointment to lead the bank in more than 15 years.

Hamline University is proud to announce An Garagiola, a junior studying women's studies and sociology, as the recipient of the 2018 Newman Civic Fellowship.

Minnesota Campus Compact has announced Hamline's winners of the Presidents’ Student Leadership Award, Presidents’ Civic Engagement Award, and Presidents’ Community Partner Award. These awards provide an opportunity for presidents of Minnesota Campus Compact's member institutions to give statewide recognition to effective leaders in the development of campus-community partnerships.

For many students, spring break is a time to travel to tropical and sunny vacation spots and take a break from the pressures and expectations of being a college student. Four groups of Hamline students, however, are looking at service and social justice on a national scale as they travel across the country to work with communities in need.

While Hamline is recognized as Minnesota's first university, it was also among the first co-educational institutions in the nation. Read about the accomplishments of some of Hamline's earliest female graduates.

Hamline Piper hockey fans scored big when the Finnish women’s hockey team prevailed over the Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) in the bronze medal game at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

The vision of an institution where pioneers could pursue higher education in the Minnesota Territory was initially realized on March 3, 1854 when Hamline's official charter was signed. Hamline University is considered Minnesota's first university, was one of the first co-educational institutions in the country, and conferred the first bachelor's and master's degrees in the state. Those were earned by two women, Emily and Elizabeth Sorin.

Team USA’s race for Olympic gold was one of the most thrilling events to watch at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and is now taking its place in the history books. As rivals Team USA and Canada faced off, no one was watching closer than Hamline head hockey coach and former Olympian, Natalie Darwitz.

During the summer of 2017, the Center for Justice and Law supported faculty and student research through the award of a competitive grant. Stacie Bosley, a professor in the School of Business, was awarded the grant for her project, "Judgment and Decision-Making in a Pyramid Scheme Experiment: Lessons for Active Consumer Education."

Hamline’s historic Sorin Hall has been renovated to give the next generation of students a new space to take the lead.

The Hamline women's and men's hockey teams have a new home to skate in—one with a panoramic view of downtown St. Paul. The Pipers officially moved into the TRIA Rink at the Treasure Island Center before their first games at the new rink on January 5 and 6.

Hamline's Criminal Justice Department has received another grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The $846,000 grant will build on a partnership to implement crime reduction strategies in a unique Minneapolis neighborhood identified as a hotspot for crime.

Students and faculty join together to celebrate many holiday traditions.

Surrounded by the vibrant and diverse Twin Cities arts scene, Hamline University students have unique and plentiful opportunities to express their creativity both on campus and off.

Hamline has been awarded a silver seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for having a student voting rate between 60% and 69%.

Hamline University has opened a new platform for students to create and share their artwork, musical talents, and more with the creation of ArtSpace on first floor of Osborn Hall.

President Miller has been appointed to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Presidents Council, the highest governing body in Division III. 

The new Hamline brand campaign, We Take the Lead, was guided in part by a manifesto that encapsulates the spirit, heart, and mission of the university community. Hear a part of the manifesto for yourself, as read by members of our Hamline community, by watching this video.

Professor Rebecca Neal has been selected as the Gordon B. Sanders Endowed Chair in Teacher Education and Director of the Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching (CEUT).

President Fayneese Miller has joined college and university presidents across the country in signing additional letters of support urging Congress to pass legislation as soon as possible to protect DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students.

In 2018, Hamline will join more than 50 other Minnesota colleges, and 1,757 across the country, in becoming a tobacco-free campus. The transition work is being done by an implementation team appointed by President Miller and comprised of students, faculty, and staff.

Hamline's Paralegal Certificate program was listed as the top in the state in Minnesota Lawyer's 2017 Reader Rankings.

Alumus Roger Appeldorn ’57, in collaboration with Hamline professors, developed a new innovation course open to Hamline students across all majors. The course will teach students important skills that they can apply to help them succeed in their disciplines.

Hamline University and Hamline political science professor David Schultz, noted expert on elections, politics, and public policy, have announced the selection of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota as the next Minnesota city which will host a unique new effort called Community Assemblies.

Hamline’s Adult Basic Education Teaching and Learning Advancement System (ATLAS) housed in the School of Education, was selected as one of four 2017 Literacy Leadership awardees by the National Coalition for Literacy (NCL).

Hamline is the first school in Minnesota to join the Start by Believing campaign, in partnership with Ramsey County. Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign aimed at ending the cycle of silence in cases of sexual assault.

Following convocation, President Fayneese Miller shares a message to reinforce an important part of her remarks about undocumented students being a valuable part of the Hamline community.

Hamline University remains a top-ranked university in its class according to U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2018 edition. Hamline ranked sixteenth among 162 institutions in the Best Regional Colleges ‘Midwest’ category. In addition, Hamline once again made the Best Value list, the top Minnesota university on that list in the Midwest category, and the list of A+ Schools for B Students. 

Hamline University welcomes the Class of 2021 of over 530 students from around the United States and the world.

Again this year, Washington Monthly ranked Hamline first in Minnesota and 26th nationwide in its Master’s Universities category for 2017.

Dr. Jeffery Ridlehoover, EdD ‘10 is known for his leadership style that focuses on building relationships, both with his students and teachers. He has always loved working with people, and that passion his work at Mounds View High School is what earned him multiple honors within the last year including the title of Minnesota High School Principal of the Year and a promotion to assistant superintendent of instruction for Mounds View Public Schools.

Hamline Initiative for Professional and Academic Liaisons (HIPAL) enables student to start preparing for professional careers during their first year at Hamline with specialized career development resources.

Hamline was again named a "Best Midwestern" School by Princeton Review; rankings reflect academic strength, institutional data, reputation, and student input.

Hamline University is ready to tell its story in a more compelling way with the launch of a bold, new brand campaign. The We Take The Lead campaign is part of a strategy to raise awareness of the university and strengthen its reputation worldwide.

The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has chosen Hamline University as one of the nation’s first Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center sites. Hamline was the only Minnesota institution chosen for the honor. The grant will engage and empower campus and community stakeholders to advance justice and build equitable communities.

Fall-like weather didn’t cool the turnout of Piper pride at the last Hamline University Night of the season at the Saint Paul Saints baseball game.

Hamline's Master of Arts in Education: Natural Science and Environmental Education has been selected to join the United Nations Global University Partnership on Environment for Sustainability (GUPES). The partnership works toward an enhanced environmental sustainability in universities around the world.

Hamline alumni are playing a large role in the Minnesota Fringe Festival this year. Not only are students and alumni creating performances for this 11-day art festival, but this year will also be the first festival with alumna Dawn Bentley ’95 MBA ’14 MNM ’14 as the executive director.

For the tenth straight year, Forbes magazine has ranked Hamline among its 2017 “America’s Top Colleges.”

TPT television recently featured President Fayneese Miller and Professor Máel Embser-Herbert on its weekly program "Almanac" to discuss highlights of this year's Summer of Justice series of community forums that covered different subjects of race and justice.  

Hamline has earned another national recognition for providing one of the best college educations for the dollar and career opportunities. Money magazine again ranked Hamline on its “Best Colleges for Your Money 2017" study. 

Congratulations to Jeff Hamiel, DPA ’07 and former Hamline trustee, for being inducted into the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame by the Twin Cities Business magazine.

Hamline University's Master of Arts in Education: Natural Science and Environmental Education program has been accredited by the NAAEE as a Distinguished College and University Program.

Retiring professionals and corporate executives now have a new career path to consider--complete with a bonus package of giving back to their communities--thanks to the launch of a new Encore Fellowship Program led by Jim Scheibel through Hamline University that pairs their skills and experience with local nonprofits in need of their talents.

President Fayneese Miller, along with three other university presidents, has been elected as executive committee officer by The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) board of directors.

Mary-Clare Couillard, a Hamline softball player, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

Celebrating its 10th year, the MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults (MFAC) boasts an impressive number of award-winning alumni and faculty who are among the most influential writers of young people’s literature in the country.

Hamline's Master of Nonprofit Management Program has earned membership to the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).

The Center for Justice and Law at Hamline University is hosting the third discussion in the "Summer of Justice" series on Tuesday, August 22.

Join us in congratulating the 540 undergraduate students and 517 graduate students who walked across the stage at commencement on Saturday.

At the 2017 Commencement ceremony on May 20, Hamline will honor two distinguished individuals who have devoted their careers to fighting for equality and the rights of others. The 2017 honorary degree recipients are former Ambassador James C. Hormel who will receive the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the undergraduate ceremony, and Sharon P. Robinson, president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, who will receive the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the graduate ceremony.

Hamline University and Hamline political science professor David Schultz, noted expert on elections, politics, and public policy, announced the selection of Red Wing, Minnesota and Willmar, Minnesota as the first two Minnesota cities which will host a unique new effort called Community Assemblies.

The Oracle, Hamline University's student-run newspaper since 1888, won three first-place awards at the 2017 Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention.

Making Waves, the Hamline University social justice theatre troupe, has been working with the Saint Paul Police Department to train the officers in de-escalation. The new project has been covered by the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, City Pages, Minnesota News Network, and KARE 11.

Join the Chemistry Department on Friday, April 21 at 12:45 p.m. to hear Guest Lecturer Prashant V. Kamat at the 18th annual 3M/Ronald A. Mitsch Lecture in Chemistry titled, “Meeting the Clean Energy Demand with Nanotechnology.”

Join Hamline School of Business on Friday, April 21 for the fifth annual Community Economic Development Symposium, Itasca to the Bayou - Economic Development along the Mississippi. This day-long event is a powerful convergence of experts who have enacted real change along America's most prominent riverfront. Please register online.

A group of 36 Hamline students are in Memphis, Tennessee to present their collaborative research at the 31st annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Students present original research with topics spanning across a variety of disciplines and programs, from social justice to business, and biology to history.

Minnesota Campus Compact has announced Hamline's winners of the Presidents' Student Leadership Award, Presidents' Civic Engagement Award, and Presidents' Community Partner Award. These awards recognize effective leaders in the development of campus-community partnerships. Hamline's award winners are Farhiya Ali, the Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force, and Tom Fitzpatrick.

Hamline University is honored to announce that Conner Suddick, a second year legal studies and social justice double major, was named a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow. The Fellowship is presented by Campus Compact, a national coalition of 1,000 colleges and universities dedicated to advancing the public purposes of higher education.

Six different groups of Hamline students traveled across the country during spring break for the Wesley Center's signature Catalyst Alternative Spring Break Trips. The Hamline community can read about the students' experiences on the Catalyst blog. Catalyst is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about social justice, reflect on their roles in the community, and contribute via service over spring break.

WCCO TV and KARE 11 TV recently produced feature stories about Hamline's historic standing as the birthplace of intercollegiate basketball. Only four years after basketball was invented, Hamline hosted the first basketball game between two college teams. See the full story online.

The Center for Global Environmental Education (CGEE) in the School of Education was awarded a second grant of $457,000 from the Minnesota Department of Education's Math and Science Partnership Program to continue its innovate work in science teacher training. This brings the total grant amount for this two-phase project to $907,000.

For the second year in a row, a team of five students from the Hamline University's School of Business placed in the top 10% of world-wide MBA teams competing in a Capstone computer-simulation game produced by Capsim Corporation of Chicago.

More than one-hundred students from Mounds View and Irondale high schools came to Hamline on February 17 for Education Matters, an event aimed at sparking interest in teaching and educational careers among students of color. The students at the event are aspiring teachers, members of the Educators Rising chapters, members of Students Together Respecting the Importance and Purpose of Education in Schools (STRIPES), or students from diverse student organizations in the schools. 

Hamline University President Fayneese Miller was recently named to the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Board of Directors. She joins 11 other board members comprising the governing board of the foundation. President Miller also recently joined the Board of Directors for Twin Cities Public Television. 

The university received a generous $1.4 million endowed gift from Hamline alumnus Robert Green '57, MALS '96. The gift will establish the Robert E. Green Distinguished Professorship in Computational Science Fund to help prepare future Hamline students to meet the challenges of rapidly-evolving technology.

Hamline MBA students recently advanced to the regional division of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cup. Hamline students, many of whom are working full-time as they pursue their graduate degree, went head-to-head with full-time MBA students to place third in the regional competition, beating out the team from Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.

Hamline's public administration programs build on an impressive track record of more than 30 years of preparing dedicated public servants who make important decisions that influence all areas of the sector: public safety, transportation, education, utilities, food safety, public health, and environmental control. Recently, the success of public administration and criminal justice alumni in the public safety sector has been particularly evident on the statewide and even international stage.  

The Hamline Midway area is now home to a new, arts immersive community gathering space: Can Can Wonderland thanks to the creativity and innovation of Hamline School of Business Master of Public Administration (MPA) alumna Jennifer Pennington.

Jack Serier '90 is the new sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota. Sheriff Serier replaces another Hamline alumnus, Sheriff Matt Bostrom DPA '03, who recently announced he would retire in order to continue his research about police hiring practices at the University of Oxford.

Hamline is known as the birthplace of intercollegiate basketball, and the university recently celebrated a significant milestone in that history with the marking of the 80th anniversary of Hamline's basketball facility, now known as Hutton Arena.

Juan Grimaldo graduated from Hamline in 1990 with a double major in communication studies and French and later returned to Hamline to earn his Master of Arts in Management. His career has been diverse in terms of work and geography, and he is currently the senior press information specialist for the U.S. embassy in Bogota.

Former Hamline President Charles Graham passed away after a brief illness on Friday, December 23 in Minneapolis. Graham was a distinguished university educator and administrator in Minnesota and Wisconsin who served as the 16th president of Hamline from 1981-1987.

On December 13, student projects from the fall semester were showcased through Open Studios hosted by the Digital Media Arts and the Studio Arts departments.

2016 marks the 20th anniversary of Hamline’s Commitment to Community (C2C), a university-wide diversity initiatives committee of students, faculty, and staff, whose mission is to foster diversity awareness, knowledge, and understanding through discussion, dialogue, and community building.

Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom DPA '03 has announced that he will retire from the Sheriff's Office and intensify his current research on character-based police selection at the University of Oxford.

Senior Sarah Bliese was featured on FOX9 to talk about her research on pharmaceutical tests and her experience at Hamline as a first-generation college student.

Two teams of Hamline business students showed their data mining and analytics prowess at the “Dive into Water” Data Competition Event this November. The event brought together nearly 40 teams of undergraduate and graduate students from 25 schools to wrestle with a real-world data set and research problem and then present their findings to a panel of judges.

Due to a generous gift from physics professor Jerry Artz in honor of his parents, the Wesley and Lorene Artz Cognitive Neuroscience Research Center will give psychology students the opportunity to dive into the hands-on research.

Hamline University has launched a Center for Justice and Law.

Over the course of the presidential race, from the primaries up until election night, Hamline professors have been giving their expert analysis on news. Recount the highlights of their interviews through the election cycle.

Thanks to the overwhelming support across campus and from alumni and friends across the country, Power of One Day was a tremendous success. With gifts from 609 donors, we blew past our goal of 550 donors and had a 19% increase in the number of donors from last year. The gifts are still being tallied, but the office of Annual Giving Programs wants to convey deep gratitude for the generosity and enthusiasm for this big day. Thank you!

Imagine being hospitalized, but knowing that the standard antibiotic the doctor gives you might not work because the drug hasn't been properly stored or the medicine is falsified. It's a very real problem in developing countries, but Hamline undergraduate chemistry student Sarah Bliese is at the forefront of trying to change that.

With presidential candidates campaigning in swing states, political science professor David Schultz spoke live in Ohio on CNN with Carol Costello.

President Fayneese Miller has issued a 'register to vote' challenge from Hamline to other local Minnesota private colleges. If Hamline has the most Minnesota student voter registrations, President Miller will donate an additional $5,000 to Hamline student scholarships.

Hamline University was named to the 2015 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition that an institution can receive for its commitment to community, service-learning, and civic engagement. Hamline is the only institution in the state of Minnesota that was recognized in all four honor roll categories.

A class called Special Topics: Campaign Management, taught by Professor David Schultz and Karla Bigham, was featured on KARE 11 as an innovative way to teach students about careers in politics.

The 2016 Women in Public Service Conference, hosted by Hamline's Center for Public Administration and Leadership, is now sold out. However, there is a waiting list for Hamline faculty, students, and staff. 

A $1.5 million grant from the United States Department of Education will bolster the already impressive work the Hamline School of Education undertakes to train all teachers to work with English learners with the the English Learners in the Mainstream (ELM) Project.

MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults faculty Gene Luen Yang wins a MacArthur Fellowship for his work as a graphic novelist and cartoonist.

Hamline students secured an impressive array of summer internships in fields from law and criminal justice, to biochemistry and business.

At about 550 student strong, Hamline welcomes the Class of 2020. Read more about our new undergraduate class here.

Thirteen-year old Aurora Seger of Saint Paul now has a whole team of Pipers on her side as she deals with congenital muscular dystrophy, a genetic degenerative disease. Aurora became an honorary member of the Hamline University Women's Soccer team on Friday, September 2.

Hamline University was awarded a grant to lead an effort designed to bring about lasting change surrounding issues on race, equity, justice, and inclusion in Minnesota.

Hamline University is delighted to announce that The Princeton Review has named it as one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest in its annual rankings.

Washington Monthly ranks Hamline first in Minnesota and 27th nationwide in its Master's Universities category for 2016. Hamline also named to the Best Bang for the Buck- Midwest Colleges list.

As one of the first co-educational universities in the country, early alumnae of Hamline used their education to become leaders in the American woman suffrage movement.

Hamline University is again among the top colleges in the nation according to the latest rankings by Forbes.com. Rankings are based on graduation rate, academic success, student debt, student satisfaction, and post-graduation success.

At Hamline, student research happens all year long across all areas of study. Under the guidance of their professors, students undertake these collaborative research projects by first determining what specific topic and question they would like to examine in-depth. The result is a fascinating array of questions and discoveries that lead to students being chosen to present their work at national conferences.

Five of the twelve writers selected for the 2016-17 Loft Literary Center Mentor Series hail from Hamline: Stephanie Chrismon, MFA '14; Lorissa Gottschalk, MFA '09; Erin Sharkey, MFA '15; Anthony Ceballos, BFA '15; and Trisha Collopy, current MFA.

Five of the largest windows in Hamline Church United Methodist are memorials to early Hamline University faculty and staff. The windows were exclusively hand-carved and made for the Hamline Church.

Kyle Bozentko, CLA 2007, executive director of the Jefferson Center, will partner with Professor David Schultz in utilizing an investment of nearly $750,000 from the Joyce Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation for the Minnesota Community Assemblies Project.

Nou Ly’s past of being an English language learner struggling through school has done anything but slow her down; in fact, it’s motivated a career as an ESL teacher.

Abdul Wright, MAEd ’16, winner of the 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award, has a message for all students: you are more than good enough, and I believe in you.

As a young girl, MayKao Hang DPA ’14 helped fellow refugees navigate their new terrain. Now, as president of the Wilder Foundation, Hang is continuing that practice.”

Tim Houle DPA ’16 won the 2016 MCMA Dr. Robert A. Barrett Award for Management Excellence, and it is not difficult to see why.

One of the truths Kim Therres MPA ’00, winner of the APMP Assistant of the Year Award, knows is that assistants truly make the public administration world go ‘round.

Todd Prafke MPA ’15 spent his childhood on the back of a fire truck, watching his mom, the mayor, serve the city. Now he’s the public servant.

Kevin Frazell DPA ’03 was a pioneer of Hamline’s doctorate program; now he is pioneering the MCMA President’s Award.

The Hamline hockey teams have direct connections to the Olympics with a three-time medalist coaching the women's hockey team and an alumni family that has connections to the "Miracle on Ice."

Hamline University is thrilled to announce it has received grants from the Joyce Foundation and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's Madison Initiative totaling nearly $500,000. The grants will be used to help fund the Community Assemblies (CA) project. Created by Hamline Political Science Professor David Schultz.

From political science to English, professors gave different perspectives in analyzing the 2016 Republican National Convention (RNC). The four-day convention is not only the time to select the official party nominee, professors agreed, but also sets the tone for the presidential race that follows.

Pokémon have taken over campus! Whether you just downloaded the Pokémon GO game, or you are a level 30 gym leader, the Hamline campus is a great place to catch Pokémon, restock your supplies, and battle at gyms.

Lynn Farmer has joined Hamline as the new assistant vice president of Marketing and Creative Services.

Hamline’s pre-medical program helped Dr. Scott White achieve his dream of becoming a medical doctor, but he never knew the path would hold so many unique and empowering experiences.

Professor Jenny Keil and Michael C. Brilley were recently elected to the Hamline University Board of Trustees. Brenda Edmondson Heim returns to the board following a year as an emeritus trustee.

Esteemed author Coe Booth has joined the MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults (MFAC) Program as a faculty member. Booth has published numerous books for adolescents including Tyrell, Bronxwood, and her latest novel, Kinda Like Brothers.

President Fayneese Miller, Professor Robin Parritz, and Professor Jillian Peterson gave their expert insights about how to talk about and recover from violence as a society.

Spending a career helping others find their careers is not for everyone, but for Tina Simonson, Master of Public Administration ’11, it is everything.

Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Jillian Peterson was interviewed by KARE 11, FOX 9, KSTP, WCCO radio, and MN News Network about her research into how mass shootings can be prevented and how communities can heal after tragedies like the Orlando nightclub shooting.

2016 Hamline graduate Anthony Wolfe received one of only three undergraduate awards presented at the national American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) meeting this spring in Boston. ACSM is the premiere organization of exercise scientists and physiologists.

Professors Jean Strait, Jeanne Kosieradzki, and David Schultz share their insights on Hillary Clinton and her history-making primary wins.

The A Line, Metro Transit’s new bus rapid transit route, begins service along Snelling Avenue on Saturday, June 11. Hamline is an exclusive sponsor of the A Line, and with two stops right in front of the university, the bus route will be a valuable resource for students, faculty, staff, and the Hamline Midway community.

In ceremonies that featured long-held tradition, new additions, inspiring words, and some surprises, Hamline celebrated its Class of 2016. Watch video of our featured Commencement speakers and see the photo album from the day.

With so many books published by Hamline alumni, students, and faculty in the Creative Writing Programs this academic year, why not add one of these varied tales to your summer reading list?

Glenn G. Hardin, professor of practice in Hamline’s Forensic Science Department, was recently interviewed by KSTP-TV about what toxicology tests in the death of iconic musician Prince would likely reveal.

Abdul Wright, a graduate student in the Hamline School of Education, was named the 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

Hamline University student workers come together every April to compete for university-wide bragging rights in a series of inter-office games.