by maddieswenson | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Over the course of 160 years, Winona State University has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of education through creating a corps of teachers well-poised to face the educational needs of tomorrow. Katie Schlegel is excited to be part of this next generation...
by Erin Kloepping | Mar 21, 2018 | Improving Our World, More Than a Major
Sometimes our greatest motivations in life stem from the people most dear to us. For Tyler Maroushek, that was his older sister, Kylie. His sister lived with a genetic disorder called Noonan Syndrome, until she unexpectedly passed away at age 22 in 2015. Photo by...
by maddieswenson | Mar 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Even as a child, Echo Huang ‘95 knew that education was the key to a better life. Her parents were both college-educated teachers, sent to work in China’s rural villages without running water or electricity. The family later moved to Shenzhen, a major city in southern...
by Rachel Williams Belter | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
For Winona State University student Jacob Stock, “a community of learners improving our world” is much more than just a university mission statement, it’s a way of life. As a Social Work major, Stock has consciously involved himself in campus and community programs...
by Claire Bowman | Feb 20, 2018 | Feature Post, Improving Our World
I have been seeing many videos on Facebook lately about living a plastic-free lifestyle and it seems to be a new trend. People are becoming much more eco-conscious about trying to reduce their waste and I too have been on board with this movement. Unfortunately,...