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.

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Degrees of Impact: Tyler Peil’s WSU Journey

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

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.

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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.