A voice for students, a vision for change

For fellow students, two words of advice from Madilyn Lee, a Leader in Action with multiple executive roles on campus: Get involved

For Madilyn Lee, failure has never been the end of the road — it’s been the fuel that pushed her toward something greater.

Her time at UND has been defined by action, resilience and a commitment to making a difference.

Now, as she prepares for law school, she carries with her the belief that leadership isn’t about avoiding failure, but rather embracing it, learning from it and using it to open new doors — for herself and those around her.  

Growing up in the area, Madilyn set her sights on leaving for a big university after high school.

“I didn’t want to come to UND initially. I was very against it in high school,” she admitted. “I had friends going to big schools, and I wanted to be like them.”

But when the time came to choose, the affordable tuition and the scholarships she received became the deciding factor — leading her to a university that would ultimately shape her in ways she never expected. 

Read and watch more about Madilyn and her successful career at UND.