G. William Rice College of Law

G. William Rice College of Law

The Issue

There is recent controversy concerning the Law School having been named after a "one-time" member of the KKK. There is talk about a renaming. Renaming the Law School in honor of the recently deceased faculty member G William Rice would send a very positive message to Indian Country and the rest of the nation regarding Tulsa's position amongst law schools. Bill was a mentor to many, and a hero to even more. This is an very fitting and appropriate manner to honor  his memory and his contribution to the University. His life's work  as a champion of advocacy, justice and scholarship speaks for itself. He is far more worthy than someone who buys the honor with an endowment. 

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The Issue

There is recent controversy concerning the Law School having been named after a "one-time" member of the KKK. There is talk about a renaming. Renaming the Law School in honor of the recently deceased faculty member G William Rice would send a very positive message to Indian Country and the rest of the nation regarding Tulsa's position amongst law schools. Bill was a mentor to many, and a hero to even more. This is an very fitting and appropriate manner to honor  his memory and his contribution to the University. His life's work  as a champion of advocacy, justice and scholarship speaks for itself. He is far more worthy than someone who buys the honor with an endowment. 

The Decision Makers

The University of Tulsa Board of Trustees
The University of Tulsa Board of Trustees
The University of Tulsa President
The University of Tulsa President

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Petition created on May 2, 2016