by Brian Waldbillig | May 4, 2017 | Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
For Mariah Mrotek, Winona State University was a place to explore new opportunities and find her voice. “I was able to put myself out there and take chances that put me into positions of leadership. The influential people I met along the way have encouraged me to...
by Samantha Stetzer | May 4, 2017 | Academic News, Achievements, Events, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
The Winona State University Spring Class of 2017 includes nearly 1,200 stories of success, including 450 students who are the first in their family to obtain a four-year degree. Click below for a sampling of WSU success stories, from students who epitomize what it...
by Brian Waldbillig | May 1, 2017 | Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
Winona State University is all about community and connections, according to Spring 2017 graduate Kelvin Landherr. “Overall, I really felt like I mattered here at WSU, and I wasn’t just a number,” said Landherr. The Rose Creek, Minn., native appreciated the...
by Samantha Stetzer | Apr 28, 2017 | Academic News, Commencement, Featured Post, Student News, Twitter
When Angela Asare decided to attend Winona State University, her father had another plane ticket already purchased, ready for her to return home early to Accra, Ghana. Asare describes herself as someone who never strayed too far from her parents, so when she decided...
by Alex Carter | Apr 27, 2017 | Academic News, Achievements, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
For a Tennessee native, southeastern Minnesota can seem like a different world. And spending four years of college far away from family and friends was difficult, but Winona State University student Katya Hoffman has never been one to shy away from a challenge. “WSU...
by Brian Waldbillig | Apr 26, 2017 | Achievements, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
When Ashlyn Crawford started at Winona State University, she lacked motivation and direction. But the Minneapolis, Minn., native blossomed during her time at WSU, transforming from a follower to a leader. “Looking back to freshman year and then seeing where I am now...