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 Winona State University Communications | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog Slider, Featured Post, Top Stories, WSU News
Over the last 13 years, more than 350 students have gained the experience of using real money to invest in stock options — and it’s paid off. Started by the WSU Foundation in 2011 with $100,000, the Student Managed Investment Fund class with Professor Lawrence...
by Winona State University Communications | Nov 17, 2025 | Academic News, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Top Stories, WSU News
Winona State University students now have access to advanced tools that make science hands-on, exciting, and future-focused. Recently, the College of Science and Engineering at Winona State added three major upgrades: A 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)...
by Winona State University Communications | Oct 28, 2025 | Academic News, Achievements, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News
A team of Winona State University Computer Science students took first place in the College Bracket at the 2025 Northland Hackathon, a program that “empowers high school and college students across Minnesota to build real-world tech projects and gain their first...
by Winona State University Communications | Oct 23, 2025 | Blog Slider, Featured Post, Top Stories, WSU News
Winona State University’s College of Science and Engineering has received a $20,000 scholarship award from Xcel Energy to support students pursuing degrees in Engineering and Environmental Science. The funding will provide financial assistance to students in...
by Winona State University Communications | Oct 16, 2025 | Blog Slider, Featured Post, Top Stories, WSU News
For the 22nd year in a row, Winona State University has earned a spot on the Princeton Review’s coveted “Best in the Midwest” list. It is the only university in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system to make the list. Among the 24...