On November 10, 2026, Columbus School of Law Professor Mark Rienzi became the inaugural Pope Saint John Paul II Endowed Chair of Law. At the ceremony, held in Heritage Hall, the prominent advocate for religious liberty was welcomed into the new position by University leadership, alumni, religious sisters (and frequent legal clients), faculty, and students.

Read more about the installation ceremony and watch the recording below.

Published on: Friday, November 13, 2026

Tags: Columbus School of Law, Endowed Chair, Endowed Professor

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