by Winona State University Communications | Sep 2, 2025 | Academics, Community Engagement, Faculty Staff News, Rochester, Winona, WSU News
Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski, Ph.D., began her tenure as Winona State University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on July 1, 2025, bringing with her a dynamic blend of academic leadership, community engagement, and a deep commitment to equity and...
by Winona State University Communications | May 6, 2025 | President, Uncategorized
This academic year, more than 1,300 new alumni will graduate from Winona State University, each carrying their own story of perseverance, growth, and the promise of a brighter future. Their achievement is a milestone worth celebrating, not only for what it means to...
by Winona State University Communications | Feb 19, 2025 | Alumni, Blog Slider, Community Engagement, Cultural & Social Topics, Featured Post, Uncategorized
Tyler Peil, a graduate student at Winona State, is the epitome of what a true leader looks like. Before Tyler graduated from WSU in 2013, he pursued an Individualized Studies track that allowed him to focus on his passion for Social Justice, Diversity, and Equity....
by Winona State University Communications | Feb 19, 2025 | Alumni, Blog Slider, Community Engagement, Cultural & Social Topics, Featured Post, Uncategorized
Since graduating Winona State in 2013, Jerad Green has led the charge in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. As the DEI Program Manager at Fairview Health Service, Green creates innovative and equitable solutions to foster inclusion and...
by Winona State University Communications | Jan 24, 2025 | Alumni, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Top Stories, Uncategorized, WSU News
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Winona State University in 2010, Rachel Schromen continued her education by earning her Juris Doctorate to help others navigate legal matters during life’s challenging times. Throughout her career, she has been...
by Winona State University Communications | Jan 24, 2025 | Alumni, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Top Stories, Uncategorized, WSU News
After growing up on a Southeastern Minnesota dairy Farm, Lucy Barnes-Diesslin knew she wanted to be a teacher. Her decision to attend Winona State University was partly due to the reviews she heard from family and friends but was confirmed when she experienced the...
by Winona State University Communications | Jan 24, 2025 | Alumni, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Top Stories, Uncategorized, WSU News
Chris Mosson’s journey to Winona State University started when a friend from high school was visiting the university and suggested Chris try to meet with then-baseball coach, Gary Grob. He said the small campus setting, Coach Grob’s encouragement, and the...
by Winona State University Communications | Dec 27, 2024 | Academic News, Academics, Blog Slider, Featured Post, Homepage Slider, Student News, Top Stories
Jordan O’Connell, a second-year Doctor of Education student at Winona State University (WSU), is making waves in the education field. Co-authoring a chapter with Dr. Steven Baule titled “Harnessing Generative AI for Educator Professional Development”...
by Winona State University Communications | Nov 19, 2024 | President, Uncategorized
Welcome & Thank You Greetings, everyone. It is a GREAT day to be a Warrior! I would like to begin by thanking Chair Soule, Chancellor Olson, and the Board of Trustees for trusting me to serve as the 16th president of Winona State University. I also want to thank...
by Winona State University Communications | Oct 18, 2024 | President
This is an exciting time for the Winona community, as we feel the energy and enthusiasm ramping up in the 2024 election season. Political campaigns are well-known to inspire everything from passion to indignation, as candidates seek engagement with voters on different...
