Hamline University School of Education

Hamline University is proud to observe Women’s History Month during March 2025. Hamline has always been committed to advancing the cause of women in education – the first two graduates of Minnesota’s first university were women, and we’ve advocated powerfully for women ever since. Join us in celebration

Ramadan begins tonight. Regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, it is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Hamline University is proud to support its Muslim community in observing the month, and asks everyone to support those who are fasting as part of their observation.

Hamline University is proud to observe during February 2025. This year's theme, "African Americans and Labor," focuses on the profound intersection between the labor industry and collective Black experience, and commemorates the contributions of the Black worker throughout American history.

January 29 to February 3 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, with this being the Year of the Snake on the Chinese lunar calendar. The Snake represents wisdom and transformation, and offers chances for change and personal growth. All noble goals – Happy Lunar New Year to all!

Hamline University announces Dr. Mayme Hostetter as its 22nd President, starting July 1, 2025. A Twin Cities native, Dr. Hostetter will be instrumental in creating the Hamline of the future while expanding our influence as a trailblazer in education. Congratulations, Dr. Hostetter!

Don’t forget – at 4 p.m. today in the Anderson Center, Hamline University will introduce its 22nd president to our campus community. If you can’t make it, watch it live at hamline.edu/stream.

Big news is coming to Hamline! On January 8, 2025, we’ll introduce our 22nd President. Join us at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Center, or watch the livestream at hamline.edu/stream. Don’t miss this exciting moment for our community!

Hamline University wishes everyone a happy, healthy and safe 2025. Let’s remember the words of “Auld Lang Syne” and “take a cup of kindness” into the new year as we share happy memories like these from 2024. We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!

Today marks the first day of Kwanzaa, the annual six-day observation of Black culture culminating with a Karamu feast on January 1. The first day’s theme is umoja, the Swahili word for unity. We wish all observants a happy and meaningful time of reflection and celebration.

Today marks the first day of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Hanukkah celebrates the light of freedom to live and worship as one chooses. It is observed by the traditional menorah candle lighting each day of the observation. We wish all observing the festival a happy and meaningful celebration.

Hamline University wishes one and all a happy, healthy, and very Merry Christmas! May the joys of the season be with you all year long!

Today marks the Winter Solstice – the official start of winter, and also the shortest day (and longest night) on the calendar. There are observations all over the world to mark the celestial event, after which the days get longer on the long road to spring. Enjoy the day!