Mickey Ellenbecker Criminal Justice Scholarship

Mickey was born December 26, 1941, in Fairmont, MN. He graduated from Fairmont High School, attended Hamline University and graduated from Mankato State. He earned his Master’s Degree from University of Wisconsin, Madison.

He was a member of First Congregational Church, Winona, where he was active in its leadership, choir and other volunteer duties. He was a well-known caregiver in both his professional and personal life. His passion for making others smile was an important part of his charisma and his witty ability to lighten a mood was a signature trait of Mickey.

Mickey taught Criminal Justice and Sociology at Winona State University from 1974 to 2000 when he retired as Professor Emeritus. Mickey encouraged and inspired his students with his knowledge, passion and sense of humor. He mentored and nurtured his students’ academic success and encouraged students to explore who they were and wanted to be as people in society.

Scholarship contact is Emily Huemann.