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WSU in the News: Alumna Named Nurse of the Year
Winona State University Nursing alumna Alyse (Hutter) Betchner '14 has been honored with the inaugural "Nurse of the Year" award as part of River Valley Media Group's “Nurses: The Heart of Healthcare" series. The series was intended to honor nurses who stood out for...
WSU Professor Helps Decode the Driftless
You don’t need to talk for very long to Dr. Dylan Blumentritt, Assistant Professor in the Geoscience department at Winona State University, to know that he is passionate about his work. His eyes gleam with excitement as he explains the beauty of the Driftless Area, a...
Building Community Through Learning
Wandering around Somsen Hall on a Friday afternoon, you don’t need to reach the third floor before you smell the savory aroma of homemade food. Walking up the stairs, you hear excited chatter and comradery in the center of Winona State University's Business...
WSU Contributes Nearly $448M In Economic Impact
Winona State University generates $447.9 million in economic impact each year, according to a recent study assessing the economic contributions of the seven state universities and 30 state colleges in the Minnesota State system. “I’m proud to see that the numbers in...
College of Business Recognized for Community Engagement
The Winona State University College of Business is being honored by the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce for its work with The Garage Co-Work Space. WSU College of Business is set to receive the “Downtown Activation Award” along with its partners in the Garage Co-Work...
Melody Vang – Embracing Who You Are
For St. Paul, Minn., native Melody Vang, coming to Winona State University to pursue her bachelor’s degree meant stepping outside her comfort zone and challenging herself in ways she never thought possible. A first-generation student, Vang felt adrift in an unfamiliar...
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WSU In the News – Alumna Named VP of WCHA Women’s League
Winona State University alumna Jennifer Flowers '03 has been named Vice President and Commissioner of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Women’s League. Flowers graduated from Winona State in 2003 with a degree in Education and was a four-year starter on...
WSU In the News: Juan Rojas-Cabrera
For Juan Rojas-Cabrera '19, the most important thing WSU taught me was the importance of giving back to your community. "The activities and clinical experiences that WSU incorporated into my academic curriculum truly gave me insight into how impactful community...
WSU In the News – From Student to CEO
David Moonen ’19 started part time at Merrimack Canoe Company after his sophomore year at WSU and quickly worked his way up to be named CEO in January 2019—four months before he received his bachelor’s degree in Commercial Recreation. Read more about his journey in...
WSU Appoints Education Dean
Winona State University announces the appointment of Dr. Daniel Kirk to the position of Dean of the College of Education, effective July 8, 2019. Kirk previously served as Dean & Professor of Education, American University of Ras al Khaimah, UAE. Prior to this, he...
Campus Facilities Update – Summer 2019
Winona State University’s Facilities Services team is gearing up for a busy summer construction season. Read below for highlights of the many new and ongoing projects that will enhance our campus and grounds. Education Village – Construction work will be completed in...
WSU in the News: Alumna Named Nurse of the Year
Winona State University Nursing alumna Alyse (Hutter) Betchner '14 has been honored with the inaugural "Nurse of the Year" award as part of River Valley Media Group's “Nurses: The Heart of Healthcare" series. The series was intended to honor nurses who stood out for...
WSU in the News – Nursing Grads Find Jobs With Ease
The Winona State University Department of Nursing has been providing high-quality nursing education in southeast Minnesota for more than 50 years, and they have the statistics to prove just how high that quality is. Today's WSU nursing graduates have a 97.92 percent...
WSU in the News – Card Receives Hometown Hero Award
Winona State University Elementary Education major and Warriors women’s tennis player Tayla Card, from Hutchinson, Minn., was recently honored with the Warrior Athletics "Hometown Hero Award," in recognition of her volunteer service during the last year. Read more in...
WSU Announces Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Winona State University announces the appointment of Dr. Edward “Ted” Reilly as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. "As Interim Provost, Dr. Reilly will bring the smoothest continuity and easiest transition to the role," said WSU President Scott...
WSU In the News: Merchlewitz Receives National Award
Winona State University Alumnus Luke Merchlewitz '01 has been honored with the inaugural Harriet Sanford Award for Distinguished Global Learning. The award recognizes Merchlewitz’s work as an alumnus of the National Education Association Foundation’s global learning...
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