Search Continues for WSU Student

Oct 17, 2016 | Insights

UPDATED POST:  WSU Mourns the Passing of Chukwudi Benjamin “Ben” Onyeaghala Name: Chukwudi Benjamin “Ben” Onyeaghala Age: 19 Height: 5.7” Weight: 135lbs Missing: Friday 10/07/2016 Please contact Winona County Law Enforcement Center at 507.457.6492 with any information...

Welcome Week 2016: Elementary

Aug 15, 2016 | Insights, Speeches

1. The Big Story We will be the place that keeps faith with the biggest story, abides the wisdom of that story, and speaks the truth. You are the clergy of this secular spirit. You are its evangelists. If our thoughts and passions and beliefs and actions align,...

The Answer Must Be Action

Jul 8, 2016 | Insights

To the WSU Community, I know we all feel compelled to comment on recent events in Minnesota and our nation, but I feel that any words I try to muster in the face of such sadness and horror will be too paltry and too feeble to provide much comfort or meaning. So I am...

We Stand With Orlando

Jun 14, 2016 | Insights

To the WSU Community, On Sunday, June 12, a heinous act of terror was committed in Orlando, Florida. This type of violence and hate has no place in civilized society, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and all those who are affected. I...

Laird Norton: A Gift to the Future

May 9, 2016 | Insights

We were thrilled to host members of the Board of the Laird Norton Company and other members of the Laird and Norton families in Winona on May 5th to thank them for the gift of their historic corporate headquarters to Winona State University. The building – sometimes...