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Music of WSU Alumnus Nominated For a Grammy®
The music of Winona State University alumnus Jake Runestad ’09 has been nominated for a 2020 GRAMMY® award for “Best Choral Performance.” Recorded by GRAMMY-winning professional choir Conspirare, the album “The Hope of Loving” is the first full-album dedicated to the...
Women’s Rugby Advances to Ninth Consecutive Final Four
The Winona State University Women’s Rugby team, the Black Katts, will compete during The National Final Four Dec. 8-9, in Charlotte, N.C. The Black Katts remain undefeated this season with a 74-12 win against Grand Valley State University in the Elite Eight....
WSU Hosts Fall 2019 Commencement Ceremonies
Over 500 students will participate in the Winona State University Fall 2019 Commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec.13, in McCown Gymnasium in Memorial Hall on the Winona campus. The morning ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. and include the College of Business, the...
WSU Ranked in 25 Best Bachelor’s in Paralegal Degree Programs
Winona State University has been ranked in the 25 Best Bachelor’s in Paralegal Degree Programs in 2020. The university’s four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies prepares students for careers working in banks, government, insurance agencies, and law...
WSU in the News: HERS Professor Quoted in Healthline Article
Dr. Kent Hansen, WSU Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences, was recently quoted in the Healthline article “Skipping Breakfast Before Your Workout Could Help You Burn Fat.” The article looked more closely at a new study published...
WSU in the News: Students Compete in NASA Space Apps Challenge
Winona State University students, faculty and community members joined together to inspire, create and design for NASA's Spaces Apps Challenge. The challenge is a 48 hour global collaboration event with WSU teams being the only participating location in Minnesota. One...
WSU In The News: Alumnus Donates Campus Letters
Alumnus Bill Koutsky ‘75 has generously donated the large “WSU” letters now located on campus near the gazebo, as a gift to Winona State University. Koutsky wanted Winona State to have a photo-op destination where people could take pictures and share across social...
Winona State Recognized as Top Innovative Partner with Bridges Health Winona
Winona State University has received an award for Innovative Partnering and Collaboration in recognition of its work with Bridges Health Winona. The award recognizes Winona State’s efforts to be flexible, adaptable and responsive to meeting the needs of students as...
This Month in Music at WSU-November/December 2019
The Winona State University Department of Music will host a variety of performances throughout the month of November and December. Here is the list of upcoming events in November: Honor Band Festival at 5:00 p.m. November 1st-2nd in the DuFresne Performing Arts...
WSU Alum Receives Upper Midwest Regional Emmy® Award
Winona State University alum Tommy Platek ‘13 received the Upper Midwest Regional Emmy® Award in the Photographer: News category, for his videography work at Town Square Television in the Twin Cities. Platek’s award entry included samples of his videography...
