by Rachel Williams Belter | May 4, 2018 | Commencement, Featured Post, Twitter, WSU News
Debating where to attend college wasn’t an issue for Kyle Hammer. The Eveleth, Minn., native knew he wanted to attend Winona State University because it’s the only institution in Minnesota that offers a major in Business Education. “The education program has both...
by Rachel Williams Belter | May 2, 2018 | Academic News, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
Every college student declares a major. But not every college student finds a calling. Winona State University student Brian Waldbillig was lucky enough to find both—along with so much more—in WSU’s Mass Communication program. The Farmington, Minn., native struggled...
by Rachel Williams Belter | Apr 27, 2018 | Academic News, Achievements, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
What Chelsea Hanson will remember most about her time at Winona State University is the people she met and the community that helped her grow and discover her true self. “I came here not knowing anybody,” she said, “and I’m leaving with a great group of friends...
by Rachel Williams Belter | Apr 19, 2018 | Achievements, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
As Elladee Zak graduates from Winona State University, her optimistic perspective reflects the positive experience she has enjoyed over the last four years: “Trust in your ability to succeed. You are smarter and stronger than you think, and so many people are...
by Rachel Williams Belter | Apr 6, 2018 | Academic News, Featured Post, Rochester, Twitter
Winona State University graduate student Regina Mustafa has played an active part in spreading cultural awareness throughout Minnesota. Her passion and dedication to the cause have earned her several awards, including the Rising Champion of Justice award from the...
by Rachel Williams Belter | Mar 14, 2018 | Faculty Staff News, Featured Post
Dr. Norb Thomes has always enjoyed technology and the opportunities it presents to enhance learning. He found fulfillment in teaching web design, graphic design and programming, but realized he wanted to share his passion for education with a wider audience of...
by Rachel Williams Belter | Feb 28, 2018 | Academic News, Featured Post, Student News, Twitter
For Winona State University student Jacob Stock, “a community of learners improving our world” is much more than just a university mission statement, it’s a way of life. As a Social Work major, Stock has consciously involved himself in campus and community programs...
by Rachel Williams Belter | Feb 22, 2018 | Featured Post, Twitter, WSU News
A native of Karachi, Pakistan, Waheed Khan never imagined that he would end up pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Winona, Minn. But when the time came for Khan to start applying for college, he was heavily influenced by his older brother’s positive experience at Winona...
by Rachel Williams Belter | Dec 6, 2017 | Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
A native of Commerce, Texas, Maude Livingston came to Winona State University for a change of scenery. She loved the small campus and the sense of community at WSU, and she appreciated the ample resources dedicated to student success. “I had access to tutors and quiet...
by Rachel Williams Belter | Nov 20, 2017 | Academic News, Campus News, Events, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
For Kelsy Kelly of Lancaster, Wis., attending WSU became a balancing act, as she was encouraged to take part in multiple campus-related activities. “The most important thing WSU taught me was to be true to myself and follow my own path,” Kelly said. “I found myself at...
