by Winona State University Communications | Apr 24, 2026 | Academic News, Blog Slider, Commencement, Featured Post, Features, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News
Jenna Larsen’s path to becoming an educator took shape early. Growing up in Ramsey, Minn., she was often the one volunteering to be the teacher while playing with friends, drawn to a future where she could be creative, helpful, and fully herself. She also...
by Winona State University Communications | Nov 21, 2025 | Achievements, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Features, Top Stories, WSU News
For Rachael Paggen, choosing Winona State University was more than a college decision — it was a family tradition and a personal calling. A native of Shieldsville, Minn., Rachael followed in the footsteps of her brother and sister, drawn to the university’s...
by Elena Armstrong | Apr 4, 2024 | Academic News, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Features, Top Stories, WSU News
Currently in her third year of teaching first grade at Cotter Schools, Jessica Houghton can clearly see the influence Winona State University’s Education Village had on her teaching career. The state-of-the-art mini-campus for the College of Education was...
by Grace Hromadko | Dec 6, 2023 | Academic News, Achievements, Athletics, Commencement, Community, Featured Post, Features, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News
Being an international student from Malaysia, Shereen Vallabouy was slightly nervous about coming to Winona State University in Minnesota. But since day one, Vallabouy says she felt welcomed by the community, students, professors, coaches, and her teammates. As...
by Winona State University Communications | Jul 20, 2023 | Academic News, Departments, Faculty Staff News, Features, Top Stories, Update, WSU News
Winona State University announces the appointment of Ken Graetz as interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Library, and the appointment of Robin Honken as interim CIO. These appointments are intended to support the Winona State...
by Winona State University Communications | Jul 17, 2023 | Campus News, Features, HP Recent Post 1, Top Stories, Update, WSU News
Winona State University announces the appointment of Nicole Williams to the position of Interim Dean of the College of Science and Engineering, effective July 17, 2023. Williams has served as Chair of the Mathematics and Statistics Department at Winona State...