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Student Success

With pure academic talent, fierce determination, and a drive to make an impact, our graduates are truly impressive.

We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.

Luis Rodriguez ’25

Composite Materials Engineering BS

Luis followed in his brother Julian’s footsteps to study Composite Materials Engineering at WSU, both benefitting from the program’s hands-on classes and internships to launch their careers.

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Tyler Peil ’25

Sport Management MS

Tyler’s work as a student mentor and leader showed him that real leadership means helping others and building a strong community.

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Samantha Dischinger ‘25

Applied Communication Studies BA

As a transfer student, Samantha thrived at WSU’s close-knit campus environment that encouraged personal and professional growth.

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Filippos Moulkas ‘25

Exercise Science BS

At WSU, Filippos combined his love for sports and science, leading to an exciting internship at Duke University.

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Nayeli Cubias ‘24

Spanish BA

After her first experience at WSU through the HOPE Academy, Nayeli felt at home by joining clubs, playing rugby, and finding her voice.

Devann Harris ‘24

Psychology BA & Allied Health Biology BS

Despite facing a serious accident during her first year, Devann caught up and graduated on time thanks to her advisors and summer classes.

Zeinab Mohamed ‘22

Nursing BS

While balancing nursing school and caring for a newborn, Zeinab was grateful for her professors’ support.

Tanner Olson ‘23

Individualized Studies BA

As a first-generation student serving in the Air Force Reserves, Tanner credits WSU’s resources for helping him complete coursework early.

Jasmine Juarez-Flores ‘23

Psychology BA

Jasmine’s time at WSU transformed her from a shy student to a confident leader and aspiring therapist.

Kennedi Kjellberg '25

Instrumental and Vocal Music Education (Teaching) BTs

Kennedi felt right at home after her first tour of campus, knowing it was the perfect place to grow as a teacher and musician.

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Afrini Hossain ‘24

Psychology BA

Afrini overcame language and cultural challenges by embracing leadership roles and supporting other international students.

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Tayah Lee ‘24

Advertising BA

Transferring to WSU allowed Tayah to align her education with her creative career aspirations.

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Monica Evers ‘24

Math (Secondary Teaching) BT

Monica balanced college life while working on her family’s dairy farm, proving her strong work ethic that she’ll apply as a teacher.

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Aubrey Krizka ‘23

Nursing BS

After recovering from emergency heart surgery, Aubrey was determined to finish her degree on time—and she did thanks to her professors and classmates.

Jose Valtierra-Rangel ‘21

Social Work BSW

As a first-generation student, Jose was driven by his personal experiences with trauma to support youth facing similar challenges.

Shereen Vallabouy ‘23

Recreation & Tourism BS

At WSU, Shereen became a 4-time NCAA Division II National Champion in track and field, all while balancing classes.

Anders Nielsen ‘24

Composite Materials Engineering BS

Anders continued his family’s legacy by graduating from the same engineering program that his grandfather established at WSU.

Ahmitara Alwal ‘21

Political Science BA

Ahmitara’s transformation from a student skeptical of politics to a state board trustee showcases WSU’s role in nurturing student leaders.

Megan Naldoza Abagat ‘24

Nursing BS

As the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree in the U.S., Megan is proud of her education and is ready to succeed in the healthcare field.

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Diana Tapia Alvarado ‘21

Social Work BSW & Spanish BA

Motivated by her personal experiences as a first-generation student, Diana credits WSU for giving her the tools to help kids facing adversity.

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Jessica Anderson ‘22

Cell & Molecular Biology BS

On top of her rigorous biology classes, Jessica actively participated in 5 campus organizations, her dedication earning her a major student leadership award.

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Max Kauphusman ‘25

Composite Materials Engineering BS

Max’s graduation from WSU’s pioneering CME program continues a family tradition of engineering excellence.

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Jose Benjamin ‘23

Performance Analytics MS

Jose’s training in data analysis and performance optimization landed him an assistantship with the Boston Red Sox professional baseball team.

Lindsay Cunningham ‘24

Movement Science BS

Lindsay is the first WSU student-athlete to be named the NCAA Woman of the Year Top 30, excelling in cross country and track while maintaining top academic honors.

Megan Otten ‘21

Earth Science BA

After excelling in her classes, Megan was chosen to create a map that aided the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in improving local water quality.

Mikaela Mohr ‘22

Marketing BS

Leveraging PSEO credits and scholarships, Mikaela graduated early and debt-free, winning a national sales competition along the way.

Michael Desch ‘21

Bioinformatics BS

Michael overcame mental health challenges while earning his degree, but he never gave up—eventually finding his passion in computer science.

Kendra Nusbaum ‘22

Nursing BS & Spanish BA

Kendra pursued a double major to help bridge language gaps in health care and make the field more accessible to all patients.

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Tommy Sawyer ‘22

Organizational Leadership MS

After a decade of teaching, Tommy returned to WSU for a graduate degree, aiming to deepen his impact in the classroom.

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Zijie Liu ‘21

Composite Materials Engineering BS

Zijie overcame language barriers by becoming a peer tutor and researcher, even helping students during the shift to online learning.

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James Armstead ‘23

Individualized Studies BA

James completed his degree while working full-time thanks to the small class sizes and supportive faculty.

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