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 Citizen 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 Citizen 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.

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.

How can you fulfill your career appetite? Thang Nguyen MBA ’11 does it by constantly searching out new opportunities—including earning his MBA at Hamline.

Professor and author of Until There is Justice, a new biography about Anna Arnold Hedgeman (Hamline Class of 1922), will be the 2016 Commencement speaker. Jennifer Scanlon is a women’s studies professor and interim dean for academic affairs at Bowdoin College.

The Hamline community and their families are warmly invited to a free university-wide spring celebration at CHS Field in downtown Saint Paul on Friday, May 6 at 4 p.m. Enjoy food, music, and some surprises as we cheer on our Pipers at the best field in the MIAC!

Hamline School of Education alumna, adjunct faculty member, and Minnesota Teacher of the Year Dr. Amy Hewett-Olatunde EdD '15 was in Washington D.C. this week to meet with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week 2016. 

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

Two students in the College of Liberal Arts, Emily Stein and Maggie Knorr, are awarded Fulbright Scholarships.

Since winning the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award in 2015, ESL advocate Amy Hewett-Olatunde MAEd '02 Ed.D. '15 has used her nationally recognized powers for good.

As a Native American woman, Jessica Buckless MAT '16 recognizes the importance of promoting and supporting diversity, and she has taken that mission into her classroom.

Hamline student reporters show you the Minneapolis campus, cover the annual Spring Leadership Training, talk with Hamline’s new head football coach, and fill you in on the [Un]Making a Murderer event.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance selected Professors Shelly Schaefer and Sarah Greenman of Hamline’s Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science to be the research team for a Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Planning Grant.

KSTP-TV aired a story about how Hamline supports first-generation students which featured undergraduate Nadia Al-Mosawi who will be the first in her family to graduate from college in May.

Three Hamline Doctorate of Public Administration (DPA) students are among those honored as recipients of the 2016 Bush Fellowships: Carmeann Daisy Foster, Giovanni Veliz, and Hamse Warfa.

Hamline University is honored to announce that Wuang Yang, a junior in the College of Liberal Arts, was chosen as a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow Award recipient.

A freelance writer inexperienced in farming and 2,000 chickens walk into a coop; out comes Lucie Amundsen' MFA ’14 with her nonfiction debut, Locally Laid.

Hamline University will host distinguished philosopher Dr. Linda Martín Alcoff as the featured speaker for the 32nd annual Hanna Lectures on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 8 p.m. and Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

President Fayneese Miller was on Minnesota Public Radio's (MPR) educators' roundtable talking about challenges and solutions in higher education.

After life took an unexpected turn, Jayne Harris MBA ’08 graduated from the first cohort of the Master of Business Administration program and joined the Women in Philanthropy Advisory Council.

Hamline University Athletics is pleased to announce that Charles “Chip” Taylor, Jr. is the new head football coach for the Pipers.

Watch the latest episode of the student-produced Piper Report for highlights from Winter Wonderjam, an introduction to the new lacrosse team, analysis of the 2016 presidential election, and a look at Black History Month events.

Hamline’s Bullying Prevention Certificate is the first of its kind in the Midwest and one of the only programs of its kind in the country. The School of Education launched the graduate program in response to Minnesota’s 2014 Safe and Supportive Schools Act and the national Safe Schools Improvement Act. The latter requires schools to adopt a code to prohibit bullying, report all harassment, and report all bullying to the U.S Department of Education.

Through banking, volunteering, and making connections, Cindy Carlson ’81 has built a life in giving back to her community.

President Fayneese Miller was featured as a Minnesotan to Meet on WCCO-TV's morning show on Tuesday, February 23.

Hamline Initiative for Professional and Academic Liaisons (HIPAL), a new and unique program at Hamline, provides professional development opportunities for undergraduate students studying in the sciences.

For the third year in a row, Hamline University was named a Military Friendly School by Victory Media. Hamline earned this accolade through its notable support of military service members and their spouses.

Dr. Vera Vogelsang-Coombs, the founding director of Hamline’s Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) Program, passed away in early February at age 65.

Hamline alumna Dawn Bentley ’95, MBA/Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) ’14 recently added a new title to her resume, executive director of the local arts nonprofit Art Shanty Projects. Since Bentley’s involvement in Art Shanty Projects, the organization has become a contender for national and international awards and grants, and was recognized as one of 32 featured semifinalists for an International Award for Public Art.

Snow has fallen, the sun is high, and the first Piper Report of 2016 is posted and ready for your viewing pleasure.

On February 9, 1895, Hamline University hosted the first-ever intercollegiate basketball game in the country.

Deciding on a major can be a stressful prospect for undergraduate students, but Hamline has extraordinary resources, classes, faculty, and staff to help them through the process.

Beth Holger-Ambrose ’98 MNM ’04 found her calling while pursuing majors in political science and anthropology. Today, Holger-Ambrose serves as executive director at The Link, a nonprofit organization that provides services and housing for homeless and sexually-exploited youth.

Hamline first-year student Farhiya Ali spoke to over 14,000 people at a rally for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

Hamline's Center for Global Environmental Education (CGEE) has been awarded a $450,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education's Math & Science Partnership program for Science and Engineering Practices to Classroom Implementation (SEPCI).

The historic changes in Cuba are leading to many firsts and Hamline is proud to be a part of an educational first in the country.

On Friday, January 22, 2016, Hamline School of Education partnered with the Minnesota Department of Education and PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center to host the Minnesota Safe and Supportive Schools Conference.

Governor Mark Dayton recognizes the combination of Hamline University School of Law and William Mitchell College of Law by proclaiming January 20, 2016 as Mitchell Hamline School of Law Day.

Instructors in the Hamline Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults (MFAC) program Matt de la Peña, Laura Ruby, and Gene Luen Yang have won some of the most coveted honors amongst writers of children’s books.

A self-proclaimed “park rat,” Boe Carlson MPA ’09 has what he calls the perfect job. As superintendent of Three Rivers Park District, Carlson oversees more than 2,000 employees and deals with everything from budgets and human resources to public safety.

Due to the frequent partnership between Hamline Athletics and the Special Olympics of Minnesota, Hamline was recognized as the featured Project Unify MN school for December.

President Fayneese Miller was recently honored with a 2016 Community Action Award in the education category.

Joe Anderson ’06 MBA ’11 is excelling at a young age as a wealth management adviser for The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank.

As an international business and music major, Alia Abboud ’15 always knew she wanted to study abroad in France. After experiencing the business and culture there, Abboud is returning to the country to teach English.

The new Hamline University women’s lacrosse team will join the Midwest Women’s Lacrosse Conference starting in 2017. The Pipers will join fellow MIACer Augsburg in what will be a 12-team circuit.

Alumni Roger ‘57 and Marilyn ‘58 Appeldorn have announced that they will fund a new effort called the Appeldorn Family Endowed Fund for Innovation Studies to support and enhance offerings that educate students in the innovation process.

The latest Piper Report is about all the exciting events that happened on campus during the end of fall semester 2015 and preparing for what’s ahead.

Officials have signed the formal paperwork to create Mitchell Hamline School of Law. The combination brings together Hamline University School of Law and William Mitchell College of Law to create the largest independent law school in the region. 

Life Trustee Mrs. Darrel Alkire, who established the Howard and Darrel Alkire Chair in International Business and Economics at Hamline in 1991, passed away late last week at the age of 95.

Check out the latest Piper Report, a student-produced news program that covers campus news, people, and events.

Professor and interim dean of the Hamline School of Law, Marie Failinger, was recently honored with the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust.

An incredible outpouring of support made Power of One Day, on November 11, 2015 a historic day for Hamline with more donations in a 24-hour period than ever before and many individual challenges met.

Hamline was ranked first in Minnesota and 14th in the nation in its category for study abroad opportunities by the Institute of International Education.   

Hamline Athletics Director Jason Verdugo had his head shaved by student athletes after the community exceeded the goal of raising $30,000 for Athletics on Power of One Day. Watch the video!

Hundreds of women gathered on Friday, November 13, for the fourth annual Hamline School of Business Women in Public Service (WIPS) Conference titled titled “Awaken the Force: Unleash Your Full Potential in Public Service.”

Hamline political science professor David Schultz announced the publication of his latest book, Presidential Swing States: Why Only Ten Matter. It is a first-of-its-kind book that explains why some states are more decisive and important in American presidential elections than others.

The commemorative Michael Price exhibition, A Legacy in Bronze, will be on display in the Soeffker Gallery in Drew Fine Arts through December 11, 2015. 

Join the Hamline community in Power of One Day! On November 11, Power of One Day brings together Hamline alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends around the world in support of the university and the one-of-a-kind educational experience that it offers.

Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota Foundation funds an endowed scholarship for veterans to attend one of Hamline’s online or hybrid graduate programs.

On Monday, November 9, 2015, Computerworld announced that Hamline University CIO Mark Kondrak was named a 2016 Premier 100 Technology Leaders honoree.

Professor of Practice Jim Scheibel recently received the President’s Achievement Award from AmeriCorps VISTA.

Hamline Athletics teams are competing in the third annual Piper Cup. The competition drives athletes to attend campus events, and to excel in academics, sports, and community service.

Hamline welcomes the community to the 26th Annual Gospel Night Worship Service on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 6 p.m. in Sundin Music Hall.

Hamline School of Business is a new academic partner the the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association(MCPA). As part of the announcement, Sheriff Matt Bostrom, an alumnus of Hamline’s doctorate of public administration program, talked about how the program made him a stronger leader.

Niveda Krishnan traveled thousands of miles to pursue her MBA at Hamline, but she hasn’t left home behind. “I chose Hamline because of its reputation and the diversified opportunities I would experience,” Niveda said.

Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor shares her experiences with first-year seminar students and encourages peaceful resolutions to conflict.

Hamline’s Career Development Center (CDC) was awarded a Career Ready Internship Grant totaling more than $300,000 to help develop and fund paid internships for undergraduate students with financial need.

Hamline School of Business students make important connections at the annual Accounting and Auditing Student Conference

Watch video remarks from the Installation Ceremony of President Fayneese Miller including from Dr. Miller herself along with Senator Amy Klobuchar, Governor Mark Dayton, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Mayor Chris Coleman, and numerous other dignitaries in higher education.

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. The New York City-based education services company selected the school as one of the 159 institutions it endorses on its Best in Midwest  2016 Best Colleges: Region by Region list.

Dr. Fayneese Miller was installed as the first African American president and second woman president at Hamline on Friday, October 2. Governor Mark Dayton declared Hamline University President Dr. Fayneese Miller Day.

The Accreditation Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) is recommending the ABA Council give its acquiescence to the combination of Hamline School of Law and William Mitchell College of Law.

Check out the first Piper Report of the 2015-2016 academic year. The Piper Report is a student-produced news program that covers campus news and events.

Hamline alumni Tony Sertich and Johanna Kirk were featured in the Duluth News Tribune’s 20 Under 40.

Jeannie Fox, former chief of staff for Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, named director of the Nonprofit Management Program in the Hamline School of Business. 

The Hamline Church United Methodist celebrates their 135th anniversary and their new status as a historic place. View the archival display that celebrates this historic institution and their close relationship with Hamline University.

A new Hamline Athletics Row of Honor to recognize coaches who have left an indelible impression on student athletes was unveiled at the Pipers Football game on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

President Fayneese Miller was on Minnesota Public Radio's Friday Roundtable with Kerri Miller to talk about issues in higher education on Friday, September 11.

The coveted Paint Bucket will stay with Hamline football after the team defeated Macalester College 27 to 10 on Saturday, September 12.

Hamline University remains the top-ranked Minnesota university in its class according to U.S. News & World Report magazine’s America’s Best Colleges edition.

Many things at Hamline have changed since 1943 but one virtue still remains, Hamline is a place to make your mark, as did Hamline alumna and Hollywood starlet Coleen Gray.

Hamline University's incoming first-year class engaged in the surrounding community in a meaningful way as part of a Piper Passages as they participated in LEAP into St. Paul.

Saturday, August 29 was a big day for Hamline at the Great Minnesota Get-Together with Hamline Alumni Day at the Fair and President Fayneese Miller making several appearances.

Hamline has once again ranked among the best according to Washington Monthly's annual college rankings.

Please save the date for the installation ceremony and reception of Hamline University's 20th president, Dr. Fayneese Miller on Friday, October 2, 2015. More information regarding the installation and other inauguration events will be forthcoming.

2015 marks the 60th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Nagasaki and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Hamline professors Walter Enloe and Jim Scheibel are helping to make the anniversary a special event.

The Piper Report interviewed Dr. Fayneese Miller in April of 2015, shortly after she was chosen as Hamline's 20th president. Watch the extended interview here and on YouTube.

Anna Sherman, a 2012 Hamline graduate who majored in international business, scored a perfect 180 on the June Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Hamline alumna and former Pipers Swimming standout Karen Zemlin will attempt to swim across the English Channel.

As Hamline Law looks ahead to becoming Mitchell|Hamline School of Law, they recently took the opportunity to reflect on the school's tremendous history over the past 40 years.

Amrit Sharma '09 knew soon after the April 25 earthquake he should be there. Since then he has written over 50 articles letting the world know what is happening in Nepal.

Professor Emeritus of Religion Tim Polk passed away on Wednesday, July 8, after an extended battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Exploring the Twin Cities is easier with Nice Ride and HOURCAR services located right on campus.

Read the outstanding work of undergraduates from across the country in the premier issue of Runestone, an online journal compiled and edited by Hamline Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students.

Hamline undergraduate Gino Terrell won in six categories and was named a finalist in three categories at the Society of Professional Journalists Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards.

Hamline School of Law alumnus Steve Kirsch was selected by the Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors to receive an award for his commitment to pro bono legal services in Minnesota. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services nominated him for this award for his dedication to the cause of expanding pro bono work.

One Hamline alumna and incoming Hamline graduate students are going on canoeing trips this summer totaling close to 7,000 miles.

Following an impressive showing by all the finalists, Andrew Brady was chosen as the undergraduate student speaker for Commencement 2015. Congratulations to all of the finalists, Brianna Brown, Eleanna Mathioudis, and Savana D'Amico, for their tremendous speeches.

What words of wisdom to graduating seniors have for current and future Hamline students? Emma Scott, who studied anthropology, Latin American studies, and Spanish, shared some sage advice earned during her time at Hamline.

Graduating seniors have gained a lot of wisdom and experiences during their years at Hamline, we asked political science and communication studies double major Miiko Taylor to share some of his advice for current and future students.

Hamline School of Business undergraduates prepare for the Business Analytics Competition and Conference in New York City.

Dr. Sue Myster was recently featured in a story on KSTP about her role as a Hamline forensic science and criminal justice professor, and as Minnesota's only forensic scientist.

Benji Altman CLA '18 recently participated in the intercollegiate computer science competition CarlHacks and won first prize, along with his three teammates, for developing an app in just 36 hours to assist those who are colorblind using Google Chrome.

This episode of the Piper Report looks at service learning projects, Hamline baseball's first game at CHS Field, the Hamline Theatre, things to do off-campus, and an interview with Hamline's 20th president, Dr. Fayneese Miller.

Dr. Fayneese Miller will bring 30 years of academic and higher education leadership experience to her role as the 20th president of Hamline University.

Saint Paul teacher, and two-time Hamline alumna, Amy Hewett-Olatunde was named the 2015 Minnesota Teacher of the Year by Education Minnesota.

Hamline University is honored to announce that Elena Anderson, a junior in the College of Liberal Arts, was chosen as a 2015 Newman Civic Fellow Award recipient.

Just in time for Earth Day 2015, the faculty and staff of the Center for Global Environmental Education (CGEE) in Hamline's School of Education are pleased to announce the launch of their new blog, Sustainable Commons.

The Hamline University baseball team made history on Saturday, April 11, 2015 when the Pipers played and won the first-ever game at CHS Field in Lowertown Saint Paul.

Come out the ballgame and cheer on the Pipers at the inaugural men's baseball game at CHS Field in Lowertown Saint Paul on Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m.

Undergraduate economics major Linda Umwali '18 traveled nearly 8,000 miles to pursue her college degree in a culture vastly different than what she's used to and in a country she'd never been to before.

Natalie Darwitz, three-time Olympic medalist and one of the best known names in women's hockey, has agreed to become the head women's hockey coach at Hamline University.

School of Law Dean Jean Holloway has accepted a new role, although she will continue to be involved in the American Bar Association (ABA) accreditation process for Mitchell|Hamline School of Law. Professor and former associate dean, Marie Failinger, will serve as interim dean of Hamline School of Law.

Jasmine Jones was an intern in the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. There she helped special agents with many different tasks including even helping track down victims.

Hamline undergraduate Kevin Xiao put the knowledge he gained in his criminal justice classes to work as an intern with the Roseville Police Department.

Public health sciences major Eden Hunter put her academics into action as an intern for a project called Art Out of the Box at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.