Notes of Success

Aug 22, 2017 | Insights

As I begin my sixth year at Winona State University, I find myself reflecting on what has been done, and what remains to be done. I often feel like a conductor holding a baton in front of the most talented orchestra in the world: I have the honor to encourage some...

Welcome Week 2017 Speech: Alchemy

Aug 16, 2017 | Insights, Speeches

First – thank you Senator Miller and Representative Pelowski for your unwavering support for the Education Village! Our vision is nothing less than to prepare the finest teachers and for Winona to be a Mecca for excellence in education. Already we are referring to...

Statement on Charlottesville

Aug 14, 2017 | Insights

Please see the message below from Chancellor Malhotra concerning the events in Charlottesville, Va. We share his concern, and extend it to the community in Bloomington, Minn., trying to take stock of the attack on the Mosque there. There is no place in an educational...

Top Ten List: Why the Tunnels are Still Taking so Long

Jun 8, 2017 | Insights

10. Accidentally stumbled on Al Capone’s Vault. 9. Should have given the crew something better to dig with than Chartwell’s discarded spoons. 8. Vice President Scott Ellinghuysen insists on digging every inch himself. 7. Should have taken a left turn at Albuquerque....

Thanks for Supporting Higher Education in Winona

Jun 5, 2017 | Insights

After a long and challenging legislative session and a complex special session, our local legislators have ensured that public higher education in Winona remains well-supported. Senator Jeremy Miller and Representative Gene Pelowski both played critical roles in the...