by Winona State University Communications | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog Slider, Featured Post, Top Stories, WSU News
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...
by Winona State University Communications | Jul 29, 2025 | Achievements, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Top Stories, WSU News
Lisa (Walters) Smith, a 2008 graduate of Winona State University, has been named the 2025 National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by SHAPE America — the Society of Health and Physical Educators. The award recognizes outstanding teaching in physical...
by Elena Armstrong | Apr 4, 2024 | Academic News, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Features, Top Stories, WSU News
Currently in her third year of teaching first grade at Cotter Schools, Jessica Houghton can clearly see the influence Winona State University’s Education Village had on her teaching career. The state-of-the-art mini-campus for the College of Education was...
by Winona State University Communications | Oct 24, 2022 | Campus News, Faculty Staff News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
Winona State University announces the appointment of Tania Schmidt as Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Schmidt will provide leadership to the university in student recruitment and operational agility to respond to the changing needs of Winona State...
by Audrey Wulfing | Feb 1, 2022 | Campus News, Community, Top Stories
After retiring as head football coach of 25 years, Tom Sawyer is not done giving back to the Winona State University community just yet. Sawyer will be continuing his efforts as the new Assistant Director of Development for WSU’s development team. Joining him is the...
