FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Franklin College Center of Diversity and Inclusion recently honored the recipients of its annual Women of Distinction Awards in recognition of National Women’s History Month.
This year marks a decade of celebrating women who have excelled, persevered, and paved the way for others through their professional leadership, volunteer service, and civic and campus engagement.
Each year, the Franklin College community is invited to nominate outstanding women on campus, as well as members of the local community, for the honor. A panel of judges selects a winner in each of the four categories––student, faculty, staff, and community member, with the winners being recognized with a commemorative plaque.
Listed below are the winners in each category:
- Student: Cara Mullen from Carthage is a senior majoring in philosophy, political science, and pre-law.
- Faculty: Kyra Noerr, Ph.D., of Indianapolis, joined the college in 2013 and is the program director and associate professor of exercise science at the college. She earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and doctorate from IUPUI in Indianapolis.
- Staff: Haedyn Scgalski. M.A.Ed., of Franklin, started at the college in 2019 and is the associate director of admissions. She graduated from Franklin College in 2016 and earned her Master of Arts in education from Baldwin Wallace University.
- Community Member: Marti Schrock of Franklin is a 1993 Franklin College graduate with a degree in journalism. She joined the college staff in 2001, served with the institution for over two decades, and retired in 2023.
