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Winona State Professor Dr. Weidong Zhang Named Fulbright Global Scholar for 2025-2026
Dr. Weidong Zhang, Winona State University Professor of Global Studies and World Languages, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to advance his research project.
Winona State Hosts Groundbreaking for Foundation Hall
Winona State University will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest residence hall, Foundation Hall, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the corner of Mark and Main streets in Winona.Foundation Hall is designed to meet growing student housing needs and elevate...
Winona State Hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Jan. 19
Winona State University will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its annual Day of Service Monday, Jan. 19
Winona State Hosts JoJo Siwa for Exclusive Q&A Event
Winona State University will welcome global entertainment icon JoJo Siwa for “An Evening with JoJo Siwa” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in Harriet Johnson Auditorium, Somsen Hall. The event is presented by the Warrior Entertainment Network and will feature an interactive...
Chuka Okose and Kanchan Panesar: Two Nursing Students Who Turned Challenges Into Change
When Chuka Okose and Kanchan Panesar began their nursing studies at Winona State University–Rochester, they expected rigorous coursework, clinical skills, and the steady march toward graduation. What they didn’t expect was to become advocates – champions for change whose voices would help shape opportunities for future students.
Winona State Named One of the Nation’s Best Colleges by WalletHub
Winona State University is proud to be recognized as one of the top-performing colleges in the nation in WalletHub’s 2025 ranking of Best Colleges & Universities.
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Winona State Professor Dr. Weidong Zhang Named Fulbright Global Scholar for 2025-2026
Dr. Weidong Zhang, Winona State University Professor of Global Studies and World Languages, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to advance his research project.
Winona State Hosts Groundbreaking for Foundation Hall
Winona State University will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest residence hall, Foundation Hall, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the corner of Mark and Main streets in Winona.Foundation Hall is designed to meet growing student housing needs and elevate...
Winona State Hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Jan. 19
Winona State University will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its annual Day of Service Monday, Jan. 19
Winona State Hosts JoJo Siwa for Exclusive Q&A Event
Winona State University will welcome global entertainment icon JoJo Siwa for “An Evening with JoJo Siwa” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in Harriet Johnson Auditorium, Somsen Hall. The event is presented by the Warrior Entertainment Network and will feature an interactive...
Chuka Okose and Kanchan Panesar: Two Nursing Students Who Turned Challenges Into Change
When Chuka Okose and Kanchan Panesar began their nursing studies at Winona State University–Rochester, they expected rigorous coursework, clinical skills, and the steady march toward graduation. What they didn’t expect was to become advocates – champions for change whose voices would help shape opportunities for future students.
Winona State Named One of the Nation’s Best Colleges by WalletHub
Winona State University is proud to be recognized as one of the top-performing colleges in the nation in WalletHub’s 2025 ranking of Best Colleges & Universities.
Jennifer Flowers: Leading Warrior Athletics with Vision and Heart
Jennifer Flowers’ journey back to Winona State as the first female Director of Athletics is more than a career milestone—it’s a homecoming. A proud Warrior alum and former volleyball captain, Flowers credits Winona State University with shaping her dreams and preparing her for leadership.
Afrini Hossain: A Journey of Purpose, Growth, and Connection
For Afrini Hossain, Winona State University has been more than a place of learning — it’s been a transformative chapter of her life. Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Afrini came to Winona State seeking a high-quality education and a supportive environment where she could thrive.
Rachael Paggen: Building a Future in Business with Heart
For Rachael Paggen, choosing Winona State University was more than a college decision — it was a family tradition and a personal calling.
Student Managed Investment Fund New Achievement
Over the last 13 years, more than 350 students have gained the experience of using real money to invest in stock options — and it’s paid off.





