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Black Lives Matter
WSU is taking action steps and asks our community to do the same.

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Winterfest

Join WSU for Winterfest on Dec. 3 from 5-8pm in Kryzsko Commons! Come enjoy an evening full of winter-themed activities and events, along with Magician Derek Hughes, gift card bingo, winter hats and gloves donation drive, and more.

Join WSU for Winterfest on Dec. 3 from 5-8pm in Kryzsko Commons! Come enjoy an evening full of winter-themed activities and events, along with Magician Derek Hughes, gift card bingo, winter hats and gloves donation drive, and more.
Meet What's Possible

Be confident in your education. With a 98% employment rate after graduation, WSU is the #1 public university in MN and holds the #1 student success rate in the Minnesota State system. Apply now to meet what's possible for your future.

Be confident in your education. With a 98% employment rate after graduation, WSU is the #1 public university in MN and holds the #1 student success rate in the Minnesota State system. Apply now to meet what's possible for your future.
Choose WSU Day

Our first Choose WSU Day of the year is coming up on Dec. 3! Our admitted student event puts you in control – allowing you to craft a personalized schedule that suits your interests. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Our first Choose WSU Day of the year is coming up on Dec. 3! Our admitted student event puts you in control – allowing you to craft a personalized schedule that suits your interests. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Fall Commencement

Fall Commencement

Fall Commencement is fast approaching! We can’t wait to welcome students and their families on campus Dec. 10 to celebrate the many accomplishments of our graduating Warriors. Check out all the details and make sure you’re ready for the big day.

Green Action Project

The Green Action Project allows WSU students, faculty, and staff to fund their on-campus and community initiatives focused on environmental sustainability. Check out one of the latest projects: the remodeled stairs leading up to Garvin Heights.

Best in the Midwest

Best in the Midwest

For the 18th year in a row, WSU has been ranked among the Best in the Midwest by The Princeton Review. Check out what our students have to say about why they love WSU.

WSU Receives Largest Gift in its History

With the largest financial donation ever received in its history, Winona State University has over $5 million to put towards student scholarships and the creation of a state-of-the-art gallery space in the Laird Norton Center for Art & Design...

Update on WSU’s Racial Equity Goals

Celebrating, uplifting, and working toward equity for people of color is not a once a year activity. It’s a continuous journey, and one that Winona State University is dedicated to. In honor of Black History Month, WSU is taking the opportunity...

WSU Scores High in Student Support and Outcomes

Winona State University has once again earned top placements this year from various external organizations in their annual rankings of U.S. colleges and universities. These independent results are further validated by internal assessments...

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Summer 2021

Summer 2021

Winona in the summer is a great place to be. From special events on campus to festivals and outdoor fun around town, there's always something to do!

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The oldest member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State

The oldest member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State