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Winona State Healthcare Leadership & Administration Program Recognized by Forbes
The Winona State University Healthcare Leadership & Administration program has earned national recognition for helping students make a smooth transition from undergraduate to graduate study. Forbes Advisor named Winona State the Best Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration program for Dual Graduate Studies, highlighting the program’s innovative approach to allowing students to begin master’s-level coursework while completing their bachelor’s degree.
Winona State Graduates Continue Strong Career and Education Outcomes
Winona State University graduates continue to achieve strong career and education outcomes after graduation. According to the university’s latest Graduate Follow-Up Survey, 20% of identified graduates were continuing their education in graduate or professional programs, while 97% of those entering the workforce were employed in careers related to their field of study.
Winona State Once Again Named One of Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026
Students looking for an affordable, high-quality education can once again find Winona State University among the nation’s best values. Money Magazine has named Winona State one of its Best Colleges in America for 2026, recognizing the university’s strong combination of academic quality, affordability, student outcomes, and return on investment.
Winona State Remains Minnesota State’s Top-Ranked University in U.S. News Rankings
Winona State University remains the highest-ranked university in the Minnesota State system and the second-highest-ranked public university in Minnesota, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
Winona State University Continues to be Recognized as Best in the Midwest
For a consecutive 23 years, Winona State University has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best in the Midwest”.
Winona State Earns Highly Established Action Plan Seal
A commitment to civic engagement is earning national recognition for the work taking place at Winona State University.
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Winona State Healthcare Leadership & Administration Program Recognized by Forbes
The Winona State University Healthcare Leadership & Administration program has earned national recognition for helping students make a smooth transition from undergraduate to graduate study. Forbes Advisor named Winona State the Best Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration program for Dual Graduate Studies, highlighting the program’s innovative approach to allowing students to begin master’s-level coursework while completing their bachelor’s degree.
Winona State Graduates Continue Strong Career and Education Outcomes
Winona State University graduates continue to achieve strong career and education outcomes after graduation. According to the university’s latest Graduate Follow-Up Survey, 20% of identified graduates were continuing their education in graduate or professional programs, while 97% of those entering the workforce were employed in careers related to their field of study.
Winona State Once Again Named One of Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026
Students looking for an affordable, high-quality education can once again find Winona State University among the nation’s best values. Money Magazine has named Winona State one of its Best Colleges in America for 2026, recognizing the university’s strong combination of academic quality, affordability, student outcomes, and return on investment.
Winona State Remains Minnesota State’s Top-Ranked University in U.S. News Rankings
Winona State University remains the highest-ranked university in the Minnesota State system and the second-highest-ranked public university in Minnesota, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
Winona State University Continues to be Recognized as Best in the Midwest
For a consecutive 23 years, Winona State University has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best in the Midwest”.
Winona State Earns Highly Established Action Plan Seal
A commitment to civic engagement is earning national recognition for the work taking place at Winona State University.
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.
