Concordia University Chicago senior Gabrielle Mintrup was honored as a Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy for 2024 at a ceremony in Springfield, IL in October. One student from each of the four-year, degree-granting institutions in Illinois was recognized for excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities.

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Gabrielle Mintrup, second from left, accepts her award from Lincoln Academy officials.

At the 50th annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate program, Mintrup received the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award certificate signed by the Honorable Ron Spears, academy chancellor, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker, president of the Lincoln Academy; a Lincoln medallion; a challenge coin; and a $1,000 educational stipend.

Mintrup, an honors student pursuing a dual degree in accounting and criminal justice, hails from Roselle, IL. She works as a tutor for fellow students in Concordia-Chicago’s academic support center, and has served in leadership roles in the Spiritual Life student organization. “Going to the ceremony in Springfield was a very fulfilling experience, as I got to meet the Student Laureates from the other universities and learn about the amazing things they are doing,” she says. “I was also honored to have the chance to talk with some of Illinois' strongest leaders and learn about the powerful impacts they have had on the state. It was motivating to hear from them and be charged with the task of becoming the next generation of leaders.”

After graduation, Mintrup plans to work as a forensic and litigation consultant and pursue her CPA.