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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 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...
WSU Announces Associate Dean of College of Liberal Arts
Winona State University announces Dr. Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest has been appointed Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective May 1, 2019. "Dr. Rahoi-Gilchrest is a strong advocate of the liberal arts, and as a first-generation student herself, she knows...
WSU In the News: Alum Receives $40K Grant
Winona State University alumnus Pedro Pablo Lander ‘15 has been awarded a two-year, $40,000 grant through the Jerome Foundation. The St. Paul-based Jerome Foundation seeks to contribute to a dynamic and evolving culture by supporting the creation, development, and...
KQAL Recognized for Outstanding Regional Journalism
Winona State University radio station KQAL was recently honored with three Eric Sevareid Awards at the 2019 Midwest Journalism Conference. Public Administration major Will Huyck ’21 (St. Louis Park, Minn.) was honored with two Awards of Merit for his work on KQAL’s...
WSU Hosts Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremonies
More than 1,000 students will participate in the Winona State University Spring 2019 Commencement ceremonies Friday, May 10, in McCown Gymnasium in Memorial Hall on the Winona campus. The 9 a.m. ceremony will include the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The...
Mayors Proclaim Nursing Research Day
Mayor Mark Peterson of Winona and Mayor Tim Kabat of La Crosse, Wis., have proclaimed April 25, 2019 as Nursing Research Day, in recognition of the Nursing Research on the Green Conference. This community event celebrates and recognizes Excellence in Nursing and the...
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