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From Transfer to Transformation: Samantha Dischinger

by Jaidyn Brower | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog Slider, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News

For Samantha Dischinger, transferring from Anoka-Ramsey Community College to Winona State University wasn’t just a change of scenery, it was the beginning of truly finding her place. At Winona State, Dischinger found what she’d been looking for: a...

Striking a Balance for Success

by Jaidyn Brower | Dec 5, 2024 | Blog Slider, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News

For Monica Evers, the college experience was a little different from the typical student’s day-to-day. While most students were busy navigating the demands of classes, homework and exams, Evers was doing all of that plus navigating daily responsibilities on her...

Carrying Forward the Lessons She Learned

by Jaidyn Brower | Dec 5, 2024 | Achievements, Blog Slider, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News

Kali Uphus knew right away that Winona State University was the perfect place to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. Drawn by the excellent reputation of the Winona State education program and the beautiful scenery in the area, the Sauk Centre, Minn., native...

Nayeli Cubias: Finding Voice, Community, and Courage

by Grace Hromadko | May 7, 2024 | Academic News, Achievements, Blog Slider, Campus News, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News

Q: Tell us why you chose Winona State? I did a program called HOPE Academy through our office of Equity and Inclusive Excellence the summer before my senior year of high school. We got to experience “college life” by attending classes taught by Winona...

Devann Harris: Passion and Perseverance

by Elena Armstrong | May 6, 2024 | Academic News, Achievements, Blog Slider, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Warrior-Stories-Slider

Despite undergoing an accident during her first year at Winona State University, Devann Harris of Chatfield, Minn. refused to let adversity stop her from achieving her goals. Double majoring in Biology and Psychology and minoring in Chemistry, her love for science...

Anders Nielsen: A Legacy of Innovation

by Jaidyn Brower | Apr 30, 2024 | Academic News, Achievements, Blog Slider, Campus News, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News

For Anders Nielsen, of Burnsville, Minn., graduating from Winona State University is a family affair. Not only is his dad, Erik, also a Winona State alumnus, his grandfather, Dennis, helped establish the Composite Materials Engineering program from which he’s...
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