Editor’s note: We found this Spring 2022 Commencement speech by Amanda Peterson, who graduated with a master’s degree from the Department of Graduate Nursing, to be so insightful and true to students’ experiences, that we decided to publish it....
To our Spring 2022 graduates: congratulations! We couldn’t be prouder of your achievements, and we can’t wait to see what you do next. It’s time to celebrate! Check out a few of this semester’s graduates and learn more about their Warrior journeys. Carrying the...
Stephen Shaw has been passionate about learning how things work since he was a kid. Between that, and his love for math, science, and engineering, the Spring 2022 graduate went for an Engineering degree and has gotten to use his talent and skills in a variety of...
When Kendra Nusbaum was looking for the right university, two requirements were non-negotiable—the university must have travel abroad opportunities and a reputable nursing program. In 2018, Nusbaum toured Winona State University after hearing about its nursing...
Jessica Anderson will be leaving Winona State University as a graduate this Spring, but the impact she’s left behind won’t be leaving with her. As she heads out into her new chapter, she has no plans of letting her effort toward making an impact fade after...
With the toll of the pandemic and the recent death of her mother weighing heavily on Cheryl Ferrill, she chose to step forward toward a future in holistic health and wellness in 2020. She had been practicing yoga for five years and at the age of 60 became a certified...
