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 Hailey Seipel | May 2, 2022 | Academics, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Science & Engineering, Commencement, Warrior-Stories-Slider
To our Spring 2022 graduates: congratulations! We couldn’t be prouder of your achievements, and we can’t wait to see what you do next. It’s time to celebrate! Check out a few of this semester’s graduates and learn more about their Warrior journeys. Carrying the...
by Grace Wagner | Apr 29, 2022 | Academic News, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Commencement, Feature Post, Featured Post, Nursing Program
When Kendra Nusbaum was looking for the right university, two requirements were non-negotiable—the university must have travel abroad opportunities and a reputable nursing program. In 2018, Nusbaum toured Winona State University after hearing about its nursing...
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...