
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Award
The Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Award is given to individuals that actively demonstrate a commitment to social justice in the UND community. These are individuals that strive for social change, advocate for students, faculty, and staff, and have made a significant impact on our community. Award recipients are selected by the Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee.
Past Recipients
2023
- Nesreen Jaber
- Kimberly Tom
- Helen Ramon-Vega
- Dr. Cindy Juntunen
- Madhavi Marasinghe
- Dr. Brad Rundquist
- Dr. Robert Newman
2024
- Jaedon Hinds
- Janelle Kilgore
- Dr. Douglas Munski
2025
- Lauire Kovar
- Eric Peterson
- Malin Sende
2026
- Aaron Flynn
- Sara Haugen
- Joan Jorde