WSU-Rochester
Here’s the latest news and stories about life at Winona State University-Rochester.
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THIS IS WSU – Regina Mustafa
Advocate & Diversity Award Recipient
WSU–Rochester and Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce to host Business, Leadership and Education Open House
Rochester, Minn. – Winona State University – Rochester (WSU-R) and the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business, Leadership, and Education Open House Jan. 18, 2018 in response to local requests for relevant higher education offerings for the...
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Building a Brighter Future Through Higher Education
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...
Informed and Inspired Series: Tyler Peil
Tyler Peil, a graduate student at Winona State, is the epitome of what a true leader looks like. This Black History Month, Tyler shares his story of advocacy, mentorship, and his work in fostering inclusive spaces in Winona.
Informed and Inspired Series: Jerad Green
Since graduating Winona State in 2013, Jerad Green has led the charge in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. As part of our Informed and Inspired Series, Jerad Green shares what Black History Month means to him as he continues to drive progress.
Alumni Who Inspire: Rachel Schromen
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Winona State University in 2010, Rachel Schromen continued her education by earning her Juris Doctorate to help others navigate legal matters during life’s challenging times.
Alumni Who Inspire: Lucy Diesslin
After growing up on a Southeastern Minnesota dairy Farm, Lucy Barnes-Diesslin knew she wanted to be a teacher. Her decision to attend Winona State University was partly due to the reviews she heard from family and friends but was confirmed when she experienced the atmosphere and found professors who took an interest and wanted her and her classmates to be successful.
Alumni Who Inspire: Chris Mosson
Chris Mosson’s journey to Winona State University started when a friend from high school was visiting the university and suggested Chris try to meet with then-baseball coach, Gary Grob.
Jordan O’Connell: Transforming Professional Development with Generative AI
Jordan O’Connell, a second-year Doctor of Education student at Winona State University (WSU), is making waves in the education field.
Building a Brighter Future
Greetings, everyone. It is a GREAT day to be a Warrior! I would like to begin by thanking Chair Soule, Chancellor Olson, and the Board of Trustees for trusting me to serve as the 16th president of Winona State University. I also want to thank President Krueger—I am...
Public Institutions and Nonpartisanship
This is an exciting time for the Winona community, as we feel the energy and enthusiasm ramping up in the 2024 election season. Political campaigns are well-known to inspire everything from passion to indignation, as candidates seek engagement with voters on different...
Workday Finance Overview Training Session
Learn more about the info session and open forum that the Business and Budget offices hosted to help our campus use Workday for financial transactions.