by Madeline Schonitzer | May 1, 2022 | Academic News, Academics, College of Science & Engineering, Commencement, Composite Materials Engineering Program, Feature Post, Featured Post, Student News
Stephen Shaw has been passionate about learning how things work since he was a kid. Between that, and his love for math, science, and engineering, the Spring 2022 graduate went for an Engineering degree and has gotten to use his talent and skills in a variety of...
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 Madeline Schonitzer | Apr 27, 2022 | Academics, Biology Program, Commencement, Feature Post, Featured Post
Jessica Anderson will be leaving Winona State University as a graduate this Spring, but the impact she’s left behind won’t be leaving with her. As she heads out into her new chapter, she has no plans of letting her effort toward making an impact fade after...
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 Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Apr 19, 2022 | Academic News, Academics, College of Education, Feature Post
Even as an undergraduate student at Winona State University, Tommy Sawyer knew he wanted to become a teacher—and a great one, at that. In high school, his social studies teachers made such a positive impact on his learning experience that he couldn’t wait to create an...
