Supporting the Educational Needs of Tomorrow

The Winona Normal School was established in 1858 as the first state teacher preparation institution west of the Mississippi—intended to educate the students of the new frontier of the American West. One hundred sixty years later, Winona State University is still here,...

Event Planner at U.S. Bank Stadium

When U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis opened to the public in the summer of 2016, Danielle (Cowan) Ottman ’94 was already familiar with practically every one of the facility’s 1.75 million square feet. Ottman began working as sales manager for the stadium,...

Building a Space

Where creativity can thrive Art and innovation often go hand-in-hand. Both are about pushing boundaries and finding new and creative ways to shape the world. Art and design students at Winona State University have been creating inspiring and forward-thinking work for...

Foundation Update

The Winona State University Foundation is always finding ways to take what Winona State is doing well and make it even better. Right now, the Foundation is working on several long-term goals what will have lasting effects on students, staff and the rest of the Winona...

Head of the Pack

Real-world learning for Winona State’s College of Business The world of business is always changing. That’s why Winona State University’s College of Business, AACSB accredited for its high-quality business education, has been striving to create the next generation of...