Women of Courage and Vision

Each year the President's Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) and the Women’s Center celebrate women of courage and vision with a reception in their honor. The reception recognizes hundreds of women who make a difference on our campus.

The women of courage and vision, the award nomination is closed until Spring 2026.

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Awardees portray courage and vision and are woman-identifying students, faculty, or staff members at Minnesota State Mankato.


This year's reception was held on May 7, 2025, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in CSU 245.

Women of Courage and Vision Awardees

  • Dr. Laura M. Schwarz
  • Lu Mila
  • Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
  • Dr. Stephanie Thorpe
  • Theresa Schwartz
  • Jennifer Meyer
  • Violet Kind
  • Liz Steinborn-Gourley
  • Kim Chavez
  • Anna Sunderman
  • Mallory Lysne
  • Katie LaBelle
  • Katie Hendrickson
  • Dr. Jae Min Lee
  • Dr. Jill Conlon
  • Erin Gonzalez
  • Dr. Tammy Neiman
  • Emma Smith
  • Jennifer Brady
  • MaiChong Lee
  • Shelly Brandenburger
  • Tinotenda Mupambo
  • Dr. Hsinhuei Sheen Chiou
  • Molly Engebretson
  • Rachelle Fuller
  • Dr. Sabrina Ehmke
  • Leah Carpenter
  • Jacy Fry
  • Shveta Agarwal
  • Dr. Anitha Peddireddy
  • Jeane McGraw
  • Amy Gorka
  • Lisa Putrah
  • Marcia Schoenrock
  • Leslie Rodriguez
  • Jen Besel
  • Dr. Michelle Lund

If you have questions, please contact us at PCSW@mnsu.edu.

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