by Guest Blogger | May 9, 2022 | Academics, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Commencement, Nursing Program
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....
by Guest Blogger | Mar 24, 2022 | Admissions Blog, Residence Life
Let’s be honest, one of the scariest things to think about when heading off to college is who your roommate will be. WSU offers a roommate request process, but if you don’t request a roommate, it’s totally fine! Many of our students are paired with someone they did...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 21, 2022 | Blog Slider, Community, Featured Post, Homepage Slider
Written by: WSU Alum Shane Carlson ’16 “It’s a small world,” is a mostly overused cliché, yet in this improbable story, the cliché happens to hold more than a little truth. Three former Winona State University alumni and student-athletes had never crossed paths...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 2, 2022 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog, Feature Post
Spring break is coming up, which is exciting! What’s better than a week off in the middle of the semester to give yourself some time to relax? But, Spring Break can get expensive if you are planning to travel—plus the added stress of figuring out where to go and what...
by Guest Blogger | Jan 28, 2022 | COVID-19, Cultural & Social Topics, Feature Post, Wellness, Wellness Blog
Whether you’re for the COVID-19 vaccine or against it, getting the shot is something everyone seems to have an opinion about. Now, before you stop reading, I want to let you know that my intention in writing this is not to tell you to drop what you’re...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 7, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
Heading home for winter break? Here are 5 things to think about: 1. Figure out what to pack: Make a list of essential items you will need while you are home. The semester break is also a great time to take some stuff home that may be cluttering your room. 2. Set...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 4, 2021 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog, Feature Post, homecoming
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for the 2021 Homecoming CELEBRATION! As the leaves start to change color, the WSU campus is buzzing with excitement for the return of our home sweet homecoming. And I couldn’t be more ecstatic for it. Due to COVID-19,...
by Guest Blogger | Sep 8, 2021 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog, Feature Post, Travel
Taken by Shannon Brown in 2018 near the Amazon Rainforest Studying abroad is something students come to Winona State for, but COVID-19 has kind of put a wrench in things. Don’t stress! We’ve got you covered with what you can do right now to get your ducks in a row....
by Guest Blogger | Sep 3, 2021 | Campus Life Blog, Feature Post
Homesickness is a common and normal part of moving away from home, but it can seem difficult to deal with at times. It can be frustrating to deal with at times. The good news is you can work through it a bit easier when you use resources that are on and off-campus. To...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 26, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
In case you missed an event or two from Welcome Week—or you want to look back on all the mems—we’ve got your back. Lots happened last week, and we captured it all for you. Here’s a recap of this year’s Welcome Week: Stakes were high for students to...
