by Guest Blogger | Mar 23, 2026 | Academics, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Study Abroad & Travel Study
Imagine escaping the cold Minnesota weather for a trip abroad to somewhere warm and sunny. Sounds amazing, right? Now imagine earning credits for that same trip. Over winter break, I had the wonderful opportunity to do just that and travel to Puerto Rico through a...
by Reagan Roesler | Mar 17, 2026 | Art & Design Program, Arts & Letters, Blog Slider
“Explore Berlin: Shifting The Paradigm” Exhibit | Nov. 17 On November 17, the Paul Watkins Art Gallery opened its doors to the “Explore Berlin: Shifting The Paradigm” exhibit, which featured work by students in the Western Art and Culture class who studied in Berlin...
by Reagan Roesler | Mar 17, 2026 | Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Letters, Blog Slider, Events, WSU News
A Music Faculty Recital | Oct. 7 On October 7, the Winona State music faculty held a recital that showcased each professor’s mastery of their musical area. Dr. Brisson, a co-chair of the music department and a renowned piano professor, focused his musical set around...
by Reagan Roesler | Mar 17, 2026 | Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Letters, Student News
“The Secret in the Wings” Production | Oct. 15-18 From October 15 to the 18 , the Winona State Theatre Department showcased Secret in the Wings, a play written by Mary Zimmerman that highlighted the lesser known Grimm Fairytales. The show had a darker tone...
by Reagan Roesler | Mar 17, 2026 | Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Letters, Blog Slider, WSU News
Folk Media Conference and Festival | Oct. 9-11 On the week of October 9-11, the Creative Digital Media Department (CDM) hosted the Folk Media Conference and Festival. This festival focused on digital media and art through the lens of “folklore.” Through workshops,...
by Reagan Roesler | Mar 15, 2026 | Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Letters, Blog Slider, WSU News
Common Book Series & Great River Reading Series | Sept-Oct The English Department at Winona State flourished last semester with their choices for the Common Book Series and the Great River Reading Series. For the Common Book series, Mary Roach’s “Fuzz: When...
by Andrea Northam | Oct 1, 2025 | Admissions, Adult & Continuing Education, Community, Faculty Staff News, Rochester, Winona, WSU News
Winona State University is proud to welcome Kirk Carlson as its inaugural Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success (VPEMSS), a role that reflects the university’s commitment to a unified, student-centered approach to recruitment, retention, and...
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 Winona State University Communications | May 6, 2025 | President, Uncategorized
This academic year, more than 1,300 new alumni will graduate from Winona State University, each carrying their own story of perseverance, growth, and the promise of a brighter future. Their achievement is a milestone worth celebrating, not only for what it means to...
by Winona State University Communications | Feb 19, 2025 | Alumni, Blog Slider, Community Engagement, Cultural & Social Topics, Featured Post, Uncategorized
Tyler Peil, a graduate student at Winona State, is the epitome of what a true leader looks like. Before Tyler graduated from WSU in 2013, he pursued an Individualized Studies track that allowed him to focus on his passion for Social Justice, Diversity, and Equity....
