Academic Stories
Here’s the latest news and stories about academics at Winona State University.
Fall 2025 in Review: Art & Design
On November 17, the Paul Watkins Art Gallery opened its doors to the “Explore Berlin: Shifting The Paradigm” exhibit, which featured work by students in the Western Art and Culture class who studied in Berlin in the summer of 2025.
Fall 2025 in Review: Music
The Winona State Music Department hosted a variety of recitals and concerts throughout October and November 2025, including a Music Faculty Recital, Cantus featuring the Winona State Choirs, the 48th Annual WSU Honor Band Concert & Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the WSU Jazz Combo Concert, and the “The Wild and Divine” Choir Concert.
Fall 2025 in Review: Theater
The Winona State Theatre Department showcased Secret in the Wings, a play written by Mary Zimmerman and play I and You by Lauren Gunderson.
Fall 2025 in Review: Creative Digital Media
Fall 2025 in Review: Creative Digital Media presents the department hosting the Folk Media Conference and Festival.
Fall 2025 in Review: Writing
Fall 2025 in Review: Writing covers the Common Book & Great River Reading Series, as well as highlighting the campus newspaper — The Winonan.
Welcoming Kirk Carlson – Leading Enrollment and Student Success with Heart and Strategy
Winona State University is proud to welcome Kirk Carlson as its inaugural Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success (VPEMSS), a role that reflects the university’s commitment to a unified, student-centered approach to recruitment, retention, and...