LeadMN Stories

Stories are the thread of connection. And at the heart of the LeadMN are the stories and experiences of college students and their colleges. Stories are woven into the fabric of what we do from advocacy and leadership to connecting students across the state in service of collection action. Discover stories from our amazing group of college students and the MinnState college campuses where they learn, discover, and connect. 

Student Stories

April Khemphomma

2025 Mark M. Welter World Citizen Award recipient, Art of Scholarship Celebration 2025 attendee Dr. [...]

Ladan Abdi

Refugee, Mother, Future Nurse: John & Kathryn O’Brien Endowed Scholarship Recipient Ladan Abdi Century College [...]

David Mesta

From Associates to American Dream: David Mesta’s Transferring Experience As a first generation college student [...]