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Winona State Named One of “Minnesota’s Best” Yet Again
Winona State University has once again earned statewide recognition in the Star Tribune’s Minnesota’s Best Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving honors in three categories for 2026. The recognition marks the second consecutive year Winona State has been selected by Minnesotans as one of the state’s top higher education institutions.
Winona State University Launches Institute for Global Justice and Diplomacy
Winona State University announces the establishment of the Institute for Global Justice and Diplomacy (IGJD), a bold new think tank dedicated to advancing international peace, ethical leadership, and global cooperation.
Winona State Expands Housing Capacity to Meet Strong Student Demand
Continued strong enrollment at Winona State is driving expanded housing options for students and reinforcing the university’s growing appeal among prospective students and families.
Winona State Appoints New Vice President for Finance and Administration
Winona State University has appointed Ted Butler as its next Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026.
Winona State Receives Legislative Investment to Honor Alumnus Jason Fossum
Winona State University has received a $1.5 million legislative investment to establish a new campus center dedicated to civic engagement, public service, and student leadership, in honor of alumnus Jason Fossum. The funding was included in legislation that received strong bipartisan support.
Winona State Hosts Spring 2026 Commencement
Winona State University Spring Commencement ceremonies will take place Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8, in McCown Gymnasium in Memorial Hall, on the Winona campus.
Cassandra Ferraro: Bridging Nursing Education and Patient Care
For Cassandra Ferraro, Winona State University represents both professional excellence and deeply human support: an institution where rigorous preparation and compassion go hand in hand.
Larissa Lopez: Finding Purpose in Finance
For Larissa Lopez Nikolskaia, coming to Winona State University meant more than earning a degree: it was where she found a sense of belonging and discovered confidence in herself.
Abigail Knoernschild: Turning Personal Trials into a Passion for Patient Care
For Abigail Knoernschild, the road to a nursing degree was paved with grit, and a firsthand understanding of life on the other side of a hospital bed.
Jenna Larsen: Growing Into the Classroom Through Community and Connection
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.
