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Rodriguez Brothers Forge Engineering Legacy at Winona State
When Luis Rodriguez walked across the Commencement stage and accepted his diploma, he wasn’t the first in his family to do so as a graduate of Winona State University’s Composite Materials Engineering program. In fact, he followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Julian Rodriguez–a 2022 graduate who helped pave the way.
Like Father, Like Son: Kauphusmans Build a Legacy in Engineering at Winona State
When Max Kauphusman walks across the stage at Winona State University Commencement this spring, he’ll be continuing a legacy that began more than three decades ago. Max, a Composite Materials Engineering major, is graduating from the same innovative program that launched his father’s career 34 years earlier.
Degrees of Impact: Tyler Peil’s WSU Journey
For Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker Tyler Peil, Winona State University isn’t just a place where he earned two degrees, it’s a community that embraced him, challenged him, and encouraged him to show up as the best version of himself.
A Journey of Connection and Growth at Winona State
For Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker Kennedi Kjellberg, Winona State University stood out from the start. From her very first campus tour, she felt that Winona State was the kind of place where she could grow–both as a future teacher and as a musician.
From Transfer to Transformation: Samantha Dischinger
For Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker Samantha Dischinger, transferring from Anoka-Ramsey Community College to Winona State University wasn’t just a change of scenery, it was the beginning of truly finding her place.
Taking Advantage of Every Slam Dunk Opportunity
For Filippos Moulkas, an Exercise Science student graduating this spring, landing an internship with Duke University Athletics in Durham, North Carolina, was a true slam dunk.
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Rodriguez Brothers Forge Engineering Legacy at Winona State
When Luis Rodriguez walked across the Commencement stage and accepted his diploma, he wasn’t the first in his family to do so as a graduate of Winona State University’s Composite Materials Engineering program. In fact, he followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Julian Rodriguez–a 2022 graduate who helped pave the way.
Like Father, Like Son: Kauphusmans Build a Legacy in Engineering at Winona State
When Max Kauphusman walks across the stage at Winona State University Commencement this spring, he’ll be continuing a legacy that began more than three decades ago. Max, a Composite Materials Engineering major, is graduating from the same innovative program that launched his father’s career 34 years earlier.
Degrees of Impact: Tyler Peil’s WSU Journey
For Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker Tyler Peil, Winona State University isn’t just a place where he earned two degrees, it’s a community that embraced him, challenged him, and encouraged him to show up as the best version of himself.
A Journey of Connection and Growth at Winona State
For Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker Kennedi Kjellberg, Winona State University stood out from the start. From her very first campus tour, she felt that Winona State was the kind of place where she could grow–both as a future teacher and as a musician.
From Transfer to Transformation: Samantha Dischinger
For Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker Samantha Dischinger, transferring from Anoka-Ramsey Community College to Winona State University wasn’t just a change of scenery, it was the beginning of truly finding her place.
Taking Advantage of Every Slam Dunk Opportunity
For Filippos Moulkas, an Exercise Science student graduating this spring, landing an internship with Duke University Athletics in Durham, North Carolina, was a true slam dunk.
Winona State Recognized As A 2025 Tree Campus Higher Education
Winona State University has earned recognition as a 2025 Tree Campus Higher Education for the eleventh year in a row by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Winona State University Ranked Among Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
Winona State University has once again secured its place as one of the best value colleges in Minnesota, according to a new study by SmartAsset.
Winona State Partners with IACMI and ACE to Address Regional Industry Needs
Winona State University will partner with the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) to support advanced composites manufacturing training that aligns with the needs of the regional industry and supports the U.S. Department of Defense Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program.
Winona State Ranks #1 for Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
As a university known for its affordability, quality education, and projected alumni salary, Winona State has been named the No. 1 Best Value College in Minnesota for 2024-2025 by Research.com.
