by Samantha Stetzer | Dec 5, 2016 | Academic News, Achievements, Events, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, WSU News
When she was 13 years old, Lanesta White’s father died. Her mother was an alcoholic, so that left White and her brother mostly on their own. White ended up dropping out of high school in the 9th grade, had her first child at 16 and was pregnant with her second by the...
by Brian Waldbillig | Oct 21, 2016 | Arts & Lectures, Events, Featured Post, Twitter, WSU News
Nearly half of Winona State University students are first generation college students, meaning neither parent has a four-year bachelor’s degree. These students face many unique challenges on their path to a degree. For WSU alumni Allen L. Dittrich ‘77 and James...
by Samantha Stetzer | Apr 27, 2016 | Student News, Twitter, WSU News
The Choudhry family will have double the celebrating on May 6. That’s because brother and sister Momin and Khatija Choudhry will both be walking in Winona State University’s Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony. While the Choudhrys will be graduating on the same day, the...
by Samantha Stetzer | Mar 15, 2016 | Faculty Staff News, Twitter, WSU News
As a first-generation student, Lynda Brzezinski fell in love with higher education. “I greatly credit my mentors and professors for the path I have taken. Helping students is a way I can give back,” Brzezinski said. Now a counselor and Certified Wellness Coach in...
by Andrea Northam | Dec 10, 2015 | Campus News, Student News, Twitter, WSU News
Cody Tran constantly sought new experiences as a Winona State University student. Staying active and involved was as much a part of his college life as academics. As Tran prepares to participate in WSU’s Fall 2015 Commencement ceremony and receive a bachelor’s...
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