Investing in Our Champions

Investing In Our Champions Winona State University student-athletes are among the best in the nation, both in and out of the classroom. Their commitment and dedication to living the mission of Winona State is inspiring, which is why the WSU Foundation has launched a...

Stacking the Odds for Success

Stacking the Odds for Success The transition from high school to college is daunting at best. But for an underrepresented, underserved, or diverse student, that transition can go from daunting to doubtful. The number of students of color enrolled at WSU nearly doubled...

Revolutionizing Main Street

Revolutionizing Main Street Small Business Revolutions Small Business Revolution In 2014, Amanda Brinkman ’00, Chief Brand and Communications Officer for Deluxe, was on a mission to get to know her customer base. Charged with finding a breakthrough solution to change...

Mission in Action

Bringing Smiles to Children Around the World Joanna Ehrlich Operation Smile mission around the world. Joanna Ehrlich on various Operation Smile missions. Imagine witnessing the moment a parent sees their child for the first time after a life-changing surgery. They...

There’s an App For That

Tyrre Burks ’10 was 15 years old when a sports injury changed his life. Burks was knocked out by a violent hit during his first varsity football game. It was a scary moment, but he recovered physically and went on to play at Winona State and professionally. What stuck...