June Griffin, Emira Ibrahimpasic, and Berlyn Schutz have been nominated for the 2026 Inspire: Celebrating Women’s Leadership Awards. The awards recognize women making a positive impact in Lincoln through leadership, service and community involvement.
- Griffin is associate dean of undergraduate education in the college and a professor of practice in the Department of English.
- Within the School of Global Integrative Studies, Ibrahimpasic is assistant director of the Global Studies program and associate professor of practice.
- Schutz is a senior political science major and a member of the Husker Track and Field team who holds seven school records in total, the most of any Husker athlete.
The Inspire awards were established in 2015 by the Lincoln Journal Star to honor influential women making a difference across Lincoln in areas including business, government, education, healthcare, philanthropy and other fields. The awards also recognize emerging leaders and, through scholarship support from Union Bank and Trust, have awarded $50,000 in scholarships to local high school students pursuing their educational goals.
