Achievements

Forsythe Receives Fulbright
WSU English professor Ruth Forsythe has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. Forsythe will teach and complete research in Japan from September 2012 to February 2013.

WSU On Community Service Honor Roll
WSU has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction.

WSU Awards and Distinctions
Proud to be a Warrior! Winona State University is recognized nationally for academics, affordability, sustainability, safety and community service.

WSU Honored for Journalism
WSU KQAL radio station and mass communication students took home regional journalism awards at this year’s Midwest Journalism Conference.

Student Wins National Theatre Award
WSU student Tiffany Streng won a national theatre award at the Irene Ryan National Acting Scholarship Auditions at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

WSU Students Win People’s Choice Award
The Winona State University student team, "The Miracle Workers," received the People’s Choice Award in the Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition and will attend the Worldwide Finals in Australia during summer 2012.

WSU Athletics Physician Receives Service Award
Dr. Richard L. Romeyn has been chosen for the 2012 Larry “Stosh” Neumann Distinguished Service Award.

Women's Rugby Second in Nation
The WSU Women’s Rugby Team, the Black Katts, placed second in the Division II National Championship.

Winona State University Announces Spring Commencement Viewing Options
More than 1,200 students will participate in the WSU Spring 2012 Commencement ceremonies May 4.

WSU Holds Spring 2012 Commencement
More than 1,200 students will participate in the WSU Spring 2012 Commencement ceremonies May 4.

Winona State University Counselor Education Earns Prestigious Award
The WSU Counselor Education Department (CED) received a Professional Identity Award from the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).

WSU Receives Grant from Minnesota Historical Society
Winona State University has been awarded a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grant through the Minnesota Historical Society.

WSU Recognized at Theatre Festival
The Winona State University Department of Theatre and Dance (THAD) received numerous awards at the 2012 American College Theatre Festival, Region Five.

WSU CPA Results Rank High
The CPA Exam pass rates of WSU students rank the highest of all MnSCU schools.

WSU Supports Student Parents
Winona State University is one of 10 Minnesota colleges to receive a grant to support student parents.

WSU Named Best College Buy
Winona State University has been named among America's 100 Best College Buys for the 16th consecutive year.

WSU Saves $85K in Energy Expenses
Thanks to new conservation measures Winona State will save approximately $85,000 annually in natural gas expenditures.

Winona State University National Society of Collegiate Scholars Earns National Award
WSU's chapter of National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has earned the Platinum STAR award.

Winona State University Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
Winona State University will induct six alumni into its Athletic Hall of Fame during the 2011 Homecoming celebration. This year’s inductees are Betsy Morgan-Shannon, Aaron Braund, Merridith Duellman Joly, Arley Ihrke, Arlan Klinder and David Moracco.

Winona State University Students and Faculty Present at International Conference
As part of the Geoscience Earth Talks series, several Winona State University students will present their student-faculty research projects.

Winona State University Awarded Military Friendly School Designation
Winona State University was awarded the title of Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life.

Winona State University Ranks Second Among Minnesota Public Universities in U.S. News & World Report
Winona State University is ranked second among public universities in Minnesota in the Midwest category of "Best Regional Universities” in U.S.

Winona State University Among "Best in the Midwest"
Winona State University is among 153 schools named "Best in the Midwest" by The Princeton Review.