The Rural Cause at Kenyon College, a student-led initiative aimed at strengthening ties between the college and the rural communities that surround its campus, will convene a panel of nationally-recognized experts, including Texas A&M School of Law's Thomas Mitchell, February 18 to discuss the future of rural policy under President Biden. Rural America has faced mounting crises in recent years, and the election of Joe Biden offers the opportunity to pursue new policies to champion and uplift the 60 million Americans who live there.
Panelists, listed below, include experts on equity in agriculture, economic development, healthcare, broadband access, and tribal relations:
Prof. Thomas Mitchell talks rural policy under the new administration
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Texas A&M Law Professor Named MacArthur Fellow
Texas A&M School of Law professor Thomas W. Mitchell has been named a 2020 fellow of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for his work in reforming laws and developing policy solutions that help disadvantaged families deprived of their land, homes and real estate wealth.
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Penn Law honors Professors Lisa Alexander and Thomas Mitchell
Texas A&M University School of Law's Lisa Alexander and Thomas Mitchell, professors of law, will be presented the Dr. Sadie Alexander Leadership Award for their outstanding work in the study of property law, affordable housing and legislative reform.
Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander was the first Black woman to graduate from Penn Law, and the law school's Black Law Student Association (BLSA) hosts a conference to celebrate her life and legacy. The conference is a forum for discussions surrounding legal issues pertinent to the Black community and committing to "progressive legal advocacy."
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Texas A&M University School of Law faculty members are asked to speak internationally about topics they know will impact the global community.
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TAMU LAW professor crafts legislation written into law
Texas A&M University School of Law Professor Thomas Mitchell helps craft legislation signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott regarding heirs' property law. The legislation will provide "enhanced" property protections to low- and middle-income families.
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Law Professor's research continues to create clarity on property rights
Comments from leading expert on heirs' property, Thomas Mitchell, a professor at Texas A&M University School of law, were featured in a national magazine article titled, The Farm Bill Includes a Rare Provision that Could Help Black Farmers. The article shares insight on the federal government's willingness to address heirs' property issues. Read more.
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