by Madeline Schonitzer | Sep 29, 2022 | Admissions Blog, Feature Post
Applying to college can be both time-consuming and stress-inducing, but it doesn’t have to be. When I was a junior in high school, I looked into dozens of universities to apply to. Most of their applications required hours of work with no guarantee of admission....
by Tesla Mitchell | Aug 14, 2022 | Blog Slider, Community, Featured Post, Features, Homepage Slider, WSU News
After closing four years ago, the Rollingstone Community School is opening its doors to elementary students once again, thanks to the efforts of community members and three Winona State University alum teachers and a former WSU staff member. The Rollingstone Community...
by Madeline Schonitzer | Jul 14, 2022 | Admissions Blog, Feature Post
Is college going to be fun? Absolutely. Is it also going to be challenging at times? As we say here in Minnesota, “you betcha.” It’s important to start off your college journey on the right foot. And to help you do that, we talked with Ron Strege,...
by Tesla Mitchell | Jun 17, 2022 | Campus Life, Cultural & Social Topics
Andrea Northam Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Media Relations Over the past 16 years working at Winona State University, I’ve watched with pride as generations of students have passed through my orbit. Whether it was a student team member in...
by Guest Blogger | May 9, 2022 | Academics, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Commencement, Nursing Program
Editor’s note: We found this Spring 2022 Commencement speech by Amanda Peterson, who graduated with a master’s degree from the Department of Graduate Nursing, to be so insightful and true to students’ experiences, that we decided to publish it....
by Hailey Seipel | May 2, 2022 | Academics, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Science & Engineering, Commencement, Warrior-Stories-Slider
To our Spring 2022 graduates: congratulations! We couldn’t be prouder of your achievements, and we can’t wait to see what you do next. It’s time to celebrate! Check out a few of this semester’s graduates and learn more about their Warrior journeys. Carrying the...
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...
