At a young age, Zeinab Mohamed had to leave her homeland of Somalia due to war. She came to America to have the best opportunity to get an education and live a successful life. She took advantage of every chance she got. And now, graduating this spring semester from...
Students today are searching for more than a college degree. They’re searching for academic programs that have a mission and purpose; that offer practical experiences within the community and prepare them for their professional field; that make the world a better...
At Winona State University, we pride ourselves in offering programs that help alumni follow their passions, climb the ladder in their careers, return to a field or come in from a different one, and serve highly in-demand areas. January is Health Care Month in...
As a high school senior, the idea of college seemed farfetched to first generation student Diana Tapia Alvarado. Tapia Alvarado’s mom was a hard-working single parent working low-income jobs who dedicated every waking moment to paying bills and being a good mother....
Jose “Junior” Valtierra-Rangel’s parents immigrated from Mexico to St. Charles, Minnesota in hopes of one day giving their children the opportunity to live a better life. They succeeded. Valtierra-Rangel, who was born and raised in St. Charles, had a childhood of...
For most new college students, Move-In Day is full of excitement, exhilaration and the promise of new fulfilling adventures. For 2021 Winona State University graduate Kaylee Bayer, that was not the case. Leading up to the big day, Bayer’s excitement at...
