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Chuka Okose and Kanchan Panesar: Two Nursing Students Who Turned Challenges Into Change
When Chuka Okose and Kanchan Panesar began their nursing studies at Winona State University–Rochester, they expected rigorous coursework, clinical skills, and the steady march toward graduation. What they didn’t expect was to become advocates – champions for change whose voices would help shape opportunities for future students.
Winona State Named One of the Nation’s Best Colleges by WalletHub
Winona State University is proud to be recognized as one of the top-performing colleges in the nation in WalletHub’s 2025 ranking of Best Colleges & Universities.
Rico Deleon: Turning Challenges into Triumph
For Rico C. Deleon, Winona State University has been more than a college experience — it’s been a journey of growth, resilience, and purpose. Originally from Chippewa Falls, Wis., Rico came to Winona State because of its welcoming community and the opportunity to play the sport he loves.
Jennifer Flowers: Leading Warrior Athletics with Vision and Heart
Jennifer Flowers’ journey back to Winona State as the first female Director of Athletics is more than a career milestone—it’s a homecoming. A proud Warrior alum and former volleyball captain, Flowers credits Winona State University with shaping her dreams and preparing her for leadership.
Rare Dinosaur Fossil Installed at Winona State, Opening Door to Historic Research
Winona State University has installed potentially one of the rarest dinosaur fossils ever discovered — a 66-million-year-old Edmontosaurus unearthed in the badlands of southwestern North Dakota. The fossil, now secured on campus, may be a “dinosaur mummy,” meaning it could preserve skin and other soft tissues that are almost never found in fossils.
Afrini Hossain: A Journey of Purpose, Growth, and Connection
For Afrini Hossain, Winona State University has been more than a place of learning — it’s been a transformative chapter of her life. Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Afrini came to Winona State seeking a high-quality education and a supportive environment where she could thrive.
Rachael Paggen: Building a Future in Business with Heart
For Rachael Paggen, choosing Winona State University was more than a college decision — it was a family tradition and a personal calling.
Student Managed Investment Fund New Achievement
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.
Winona State Levels Up Science Labs with Cutting-Edge Equipment
Winona State is now home to three new pieces of scientific equipment that will level up the support and capabilities for students and faculty who are doing hands-on, high-level experiments.
Winona State Students Collaborate with Minnesota Attorney General’s Office to Combat Misinformation
Students at Winona State University completed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office in Minnesota, creating a new online resource that aims to help Minnesotans identify and protect themselves from misinformation and fake news.
