March 11, 2019

Patsy Mink was driving force behind Title IX legislation

Women's History Month: Groundbreaking Husker alumnae


Video: N150 Patsy Takemoto Mink

Editor’s Note — In observance of Women’s History Month, Nebraska Today is honoring Husker alumnae. Through March, we’re publishing stories about Nebraska alumnae who are making or have made their mark on the world.

Congresswoman Patsy Mink was a trailblazer who overcame gender and racial discrimination, served as a principal author of federal Title IX legislation, and was a Husker. Click the video above to learn more.