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From Transfer to Transformation: Samantha Dischinger
For Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker Samantha Dischinger, transferring from Anoka-Ramsey Community College to Winona State University wasn’t just a change of scenery, it was the beginning of truly finding her place.

Taking Advantage of Every Slam Dunk Opportunity
For Filippos Moulkas, an Exercise Science student graduating this spring, landing an internship with Duke University Athletics in Durham, North Carolina, was a true slam dunk.

Winona State Recognized As A 2025 Tree Campus Higher Education
Winona State University has earned recognition as a 2025 Tree Campus Higher Education for the eleventh year in a row by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Winona State University Ranked Among Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
Winona State University has once again secured its place as one of the best value colleges in Minnesota, according to a new study by SmartAsset.

Winona State Partners with IACMI and ACE to Address Regional Industry Needs
Winona State University will partner with the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) to support advanced composites manufacturing training that aligns with the needs of the regional industry and supports the U.S. Department of Defense Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program.

Winona State Ranks #1 for Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
As a university known for its affordability, quality education, and projected alumni salary, Winona State has been named the No. 1 Best Value College in Minnesota for 2024-2025 by Research.com.

Winona State College of Business Team Takes Third Place in International Competition
The Winona State University College of Business has made its mark on the international stage, with seniors Jahin Arefin and Seth Carr securing a third-place finish in the GLO-BUS Best Strategy Invitational (BSI), a global business simulation competition.

Winona State Named in 2025 Top Colleges for Affordability List
Winona State University has been recognized as one of the top universities for affordability, earning a spot on the 2025 Top Colleges for Affordability list.

Winona State University’s Clinical Exercise Science Program Earns Program Accreditation
The Clinical Exercise Science program at Winona State University has achieved a significant milestone by receiving initial accreditation.

Winona State Announces Brenda Kowalewski as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Winona State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski as the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2025.