Mellard Honored As Young Alumna

Winona State University of Minnesota announces Kelsey (Gowin) Mellard will be honored as a Distinguished Young Alumna during Homecoming 2016. Mellard, a community health major, was a scholarship varsity soccer player for the WSU women’s soccer team and was deeply...

WSU Recognizes Heritage Awardees

The Winona State University Heritage Award is given annually to an employee, retiree, alumni or friend of the university who is a well-recognized supporter of WSU and its students, faculty and staff. Awardees are selected based on criteria such as campus and community...

Runestad Honored As Young Alumnus

Winona State University announces Jake Runestad (’09) will be honored as a Distinguished Young Alumnus during Homecoming 2016. Runestad graduated summa cum laude from WSU with a degree in instrumental music education, music composition. While at WSU, he received the...

Merchlewitz Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award

Winona State University announces Luke Merchlewitz (‘01) will be honored as a Distinguished Alumnus during Homecoming 2016. Merchlewitz received his Bachelor of Science in elementary education from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 1983, and completed his...

Grob Receives Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award

Winona State University announces Gary Grob (’62, ’65) will be honored as a Distinguished Faculty/Staff during Homecoming 2016. Grob received his undergraduate degree in elementary and physical education from Winona State College in 1962 and his master’s from the...

Dorn Receives Distinguished Service Award

Winona State University announces Mark Dorn (’83) will be honored with a Distinguished Service Award for Homecoming 2016. Dorn played Warrior football and graduated from WSU with a Bachelor of Science in business in 1983. He spent most of his career as owner and...