by Roberta Kennedy | Apr 27, 2022 | Academics, Admissions Blog, Adult & Continuing Education, Commencement, Feature Post, Featured Post, Healthcare Leadership & Administration Program
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...
by Roberta Kennedy | Apr 25, 2022 | Academics, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Commencement, Feature Post, Featured Post, Nursing Program
At a young age, Zeinab Mohamed had to leave her homeland of Somalia due to war. She came to America to have the best opportunity to get an education and live a successful life. She took advantage of every chance she got. And now, graduating this spring semester from...
by Roberta Kennedy | Apr 7, 2022 | Academic News, Academics, Feature Post, Featured Post, History & Legal Studies Program
The Legal Studies Department gave 15 Winona State University students the opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life by helping prevent certain legal cases from being an obstacle to employment and housing. Dr. Gregory Richard, an Associate Professor of...
by Roberta Kennedy | Feb 25, 2022 | Campus Life, Cultural & Social Topics
As a first-generation college student, I was nervous about what was ahead of me when starting at Winona State University. Nevertheless, I was excited about what was in store. After getting on campus, I was faced with a new world of situations, people, and...
by Roberta Kennedy | Jan 5, 2022 | Campus Life, Community Engagement, Outdoor Activities & Nature, Residence Life, Support & Resources
Tis’ the season for a Minnesota winter! With cold and snowy days here, it’s best to be prepared for worst case scenarios. Here are 10 emergency kit items to have in your vehicle. 1. Ice Scraper This is a necessity! When driving, visibility is key and having a...
by Roberta Kennedy | Dec 13, 2021 | Campus Life, Money & Finances, Student Jobs
If you’ve looked at your financial aid award letter and have seen ‘work study’ on there, that’s great news! Work study is a financial-aid based program that provides an opportunity for students who have qualified to work special access jobs on...
by Roberta Kennedy | Nov 7, 2019 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Alumnus Bill Koutsky ‘75 has generously donated the large “WSU” letters now located on campus near the gazebo, as a gift to Winona State University. Koutsky wanted Winona State to have a photo-op destination where people could take pictures and share across social...
