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Honoring Outstanding Graduates
Winona State University congratulates its students who have been recognized as outstanding graduates in their program for the Spring 2021 class. These outstanding seniors were nominated by their respective departments as academic, professional, and social leaders in...
Honoring Graduates Virtually & In-Person Friday
Winona State University is pleased to announce it will honor nearly 1200 spring graduates this Friday both virtually and in person. Graduates, family, friends, and the Winona community are invited to watch the 6 p.m. Virtual Commencement Celebration during a...
First Ring of New Tradition Echoes Through Campus
On a drizzly Spring morning in the middle of campus, Winona State University Director of Archives Russ Dennison stood near a 275lb cast iron bell secured on a wooden platform. Holding a faded 1969 purple cap, known as a beanie, Dennison told a small group that new...
Graduating Stories of Inspiration and Determination
Pure academic talent, fierce determination, and a drive to make an impact, our Spring 2021 graduates are truly impressive. We’ve rounded up a few of their stories and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.Pursuing Success An international student from Tianjin,...
In the News: WSU & SMU on same team
Teaming up monthly since last summer to collaborate, share information, and offer resources, Winona State University and Saint Mary's University are working to tear down the perceived walls of being in competition which each other. A recent team effort to clean up...
Supporting Small Businesses through the Pandemic
Assessing challenges and finding ways to overcome them is a necessity for any businesses to survive and grow. During the pandemic, that has been even more so. Winona State University’s Adult & Continuing Education (ACE) Department has, for years, been helping...
Winona State University Excels in Graduate Programs
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has some undergraduate students questioning their higher education choices, Winona State University has seen a steady increase and growth in graduate programs even amidst the pandemic. WSU currently offers more than 30 different...
Explore the Driftless with Ecological History Series
The Driftless area of Minnesota is quite unique. Filled with rare plants, animals, and various ecosystems, the Driftless area is worthy of exploration and that’s exactly what attendees will do during the Ecological History Series. With events extending out until...
WSU Offers In-Person Events for Graduating Students
For the first time since the pandemic started, graduating students will have the chance to walk across the stage while their name is read at Winona State University during an in-person Name Reading Ceremony. Not only that, but two guests of their choice can watch a...
WSU President Olson to Host Rockin’ Radio Show
For those ready to rock out while listening to some entertaining commentary, best tune in to KQAL 89.5 FM on Wednesday, Mar. 24. Chiming in from Winona State University's campus, President Scott Olson will host his official radio program "Working on a Dream" from 4-6...
