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...
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 Madeline Schonitzer | Dec 7, 2021 | Academic News, Academics, Commencement, Feature Post, Featured Post
As a kid growing up, Alex Tracy wanted to be a teacher. When he was six years old, he would come home from school and teach his homework to his stuffed animals, family members, or to no one at all. That dream never changed. The Fall 2021 Winona State University...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Oct 15, 2021 | Academics, Campus Life
Have you ever thought about taking winter classes over the long break to catch up, keep up or get ahead? Last year, WSU offered a mini term between the fall and spring semesters. This session was called J-term (which stood for “January Term”), and faculty across many...
by Guest Blogger | Sep 8, 2021 | Academics, Campus Life, Study Abroad & Travel Study
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 Hailey Seipel | Aug 23, 2021 | Academics, Campus Life, Career Prep, Support & Resources
There are a few things that are the same in nearly every college student’s experience. You’re going to have more freedom—and, therefore, more responsibility. You’re going to make friends (trust me). You’re going to write. A lot. With this last one, I know what...
