by Winona State University Communications | Sep 2, 2025 | Academics, Community, 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 briannastrohbehn | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog Slider, Featured Post, Twitter, Uncategorized
Across the United States, college graduation rates have been decreasing slowly, with fewer students completing bachelor’s degree programs in the recommended four-year time frame. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), just 64 percent 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 | 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...
