by Winona State University Communications | Jun 21, 2023 | Academic News, Campus News, Community, Featured Post, Top Stories, WSU News
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Kenneth Janz to serve as interim president of Winona State University. The appointment becomes effective August 1, 2023. “Ken Janz is well regarded by faculty and leadership and has...
by Winona State University Communications | Jun 8, 2023 | Academic News, Campus News, Features, Top Stories
Winona State University announces the appointment of Kara Lindaman to the position of Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective June 21, 2023. Lindaman is currently the Chair of the Department of Political Science, Public Administration and Ethnic...
by Brianna Strohbehn | Jun 7, 2023 | Commencement, Features, Rochester, Top Stories
The demand for social workers continues to rise, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and so too does the enrollment in Winona State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program. This Spring, more than 60 students in the MSW program graduated making...
by Jaidyn Brower | May 17, 2023 | Academic News, Achievements, Blog Slider, Campus News, Featured Post, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News
Heading out on the open road to uncover hidden stories from the past, two Winona State University history students decided to take a different route than normal this spring for completing their senior capstone. Fulfilling their graduation requirement to write an...
by Jaidyn Brower | May 11, 2023 | Commencement, Featured Post, Features, Top Stories, WSU News
In terms of tuition cost, location, and class size, Winona State University was the perfect fit for James Armstead. “Having a smaller class size was by far my favorite thing,” said Armstead. “It makes introducing, getting to know and getting help...
by Jaidyn Brower | May 9, 2023 | Commencement, Featured Post, Features, Top Stories
During his time at WSU, Tyler Peil seized the opportunity to find his passion — even when that meant changing his major during his senior year. As an incoming freshman, Peil chose WSU for the welcoming atmosphere and reputable education program, and initially...
by Brianna Strohbehn | Apr 28, 2023 | Arts & Lectures, Blog Slider, Campus News, Commencement, Featured Post, Features, Student News, Top Stories, Twitter, Update, WSU News
As a first-generation student from St. Paul, Minn., Jasmine Juarez-Flores wasn’t sure what to expect attending Winona State University, but she soon found herself immersed in a community that supported and inspired her personal and professional growth. “Before...
by Jaidyn Brower | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog Slider, Campus News, Commencement, Featured Post, Features, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News
When Jordyn Walters made her decision to attend Winona State University, she was looking for a place where she could get involved, meet new people, and be a part of something bigger. “I chose Winona State because when I toured campus, the atmosphere was so...
by Brianna Strohbehn | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog Slider, Campus News, Events, Featured Post, Top Stories, WSU News
From giving away tree seedlings to doing outdoor projects and poems, the Winona State campus is celebrating Arbor Day on Friday, April 28, with a number of eco-friendly events. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the WSU Landscape Arboretum is giving away free tree seedlings at...
by Jaidyn Brower | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog Slider, Campus News, Commencement, Featured Post, Features, Student News, Top Stories, WSU News
For Greta Kueng, the decision to attend Winona State University was all about the reputation of nursing excellence. She was prepared to test her limits with difficult coursework, demanding schedules, and rigorous expectations. “Anyone who says college is easy...
