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Winona State Engineering Scholarship Golf Outing Sept. 10
The 23rd Annual Winona State University Engineering Scholarship Golf Outing event will be Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Cedar Valley Golf Course, 25019 County Road 9 in Winona.
Winona State University Hosts Leslie Odom, Jr.
Winona State University will host “An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Harriet Johnson Auditorium, Somsen Hall, as part of the Duran Family Speaker Series.
Winona State University Hosts 3rd Annual Outdoor Adventure Open Houses
Winona State University invites the community to join in for free Outdoor Adventure Open Houses, held from 4 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from September 8 to October 27, at the Outdoor Education and Recreation Center (OERC).
Winona State Maintains Hunger Free Campus Designation
Winona State University has once again earned Minnesota State’s Hunger Free Campus Designation for 2026, recognizing the university’s ongoing commitment to reducing food insecurity and ensuring students have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Winona State Partnership Expands Campus Dining Options, Addresses Food Insecurity and Sustainability Initiatives
Expanded support for the Warrior Cupboard, new dining options, sustainability initiatives, and enhanced student conveniences are among the benefits Winona State University students will see this school year through the university’s continuing partnership with Chartwells Higher Education.
Winona State Named Among America’s Best-Value Public Universities
Winona State University has been recognized as one of America’s Best-Value Public Universities in a new 2026 national study by SmartAsset, earning a place among the top 50 public institutions in the country and standing as the only Minnesota university included in the ranking.
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Winona State University Hosts Leslie Odom, Jr.
Winona State University will host “An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Harriet Johnson Auditorium, Somsen Hall, as part of the Duran Family Speaker Series.
Winona State Maintains Hunger Free Campus Designation
Winona State University has once again earned Minnesota State’s Hunger Free Campus Designation for 2026, recognizing the university’s ongoing commitment to reducing food insecurity and ensuring students have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Winona State Partnership Expands Campus Dining Options, Addresses Food Insecurity and Sustainability Initiatives
Expanded support for the Warrior Cupboard, new dining options, sustainability initiatives, and enhanced student conveniences are among the benefits Winona State University students will see this school year through the university’s continuing partnership with Chartwells Higher Education.
Winona State Named Among America’s Best-Value Public Universities
Winona State University has been recognized as one of America’s Best-Value Public Universities in a new 2026 national study by SmartAsset, earning a place among the top 50 public institutions in the country and standing as the only Minnesota university included in the ranking.
Winona State Named One of “Minnesota’s Best” Yet Again
Winona State University has once again earned statewide recognition in the Star Tribune’s Minnesota’s Best Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving honors in three categories for 2026. The recognition marks the second consecutive year Winona State has been selected by Minnesotans as one of the state’s top higher education institutions.
Winona State University Launches Institute for Global Justice and Diplomacy
Winona State University announces the establishment of the Institute for Global Justice and Diplomacy (IGJD), a bold new think tank dedicated to advancing international peace, ethical leadership, and global cooperation.
Winona State Expands Housing Capacity to Meet Strong Student Demand
Continued strong enrollment at Winona State is driving expanded housing options for students and reinforcing the university’s growing appeal among prospective students and families.
Winona State Appoints New Vice President for Finance and Administration
Winona State University has appointed Ted Butler as its next Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026.
Winona State Receives Legislative Investment to Honor Alumnus Jason Fossum
Winona State University has received a $1.5 million legislative investment to establish a new campus center dedicated to civic engagement, public service, and student leadership, in honor of alumnus Jason Fossum. The funding was included in legislation that received strong bipartisan support.
Winona State Hosts Spring 2026 Commencement
Winona State University Spring Commencement ceremonies will take place Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8, in McCown Gymnasium in Memorial Hall, on the Winona campus.
