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Winona State University is currently in the process of implementing a program dubbed the "Learning for the 21st Century Initiative". Previously it was called "The Winona Experience", which generated some controversy, and before that "The New University". This radical series of changes in University operation and structure seeks to better the vocational-education experience of each student. This change is not popular with all students because of a hefty tuition surcharge in addition to normal tuition, which has grown at double-digit or near-double-digit rates every year since 1998.
WSU is also noted as being one of the earliest universities in the country to offer a "Laptop University" program. In this program each student, upon acceptance, is required to lease his or her choice of either an Apple Macintosh or Gateway (PC) laptop directly from the university. The purpose of this program is to increase the bond between education and technology. WSU's laptop program has been used as a model for many like it nation-wide.
Notable alumni
- John Blatnik, Member of the U.S. Congress
- Tim Penny, Member of the U.S. Congress
- Austin Aries, Professional Wrestler
- Kyle and Lane Carlson, Models
- Brian Wrobel, NFL Europe
- Chris Samp, NFL Europe
- Jerry Seeman, NFL Referee and NFL Senior Director of Officiating
Name changes
- First State Normal School of Minnesota (1858)
- Winona State Normal School (1873)
- Winona State Teachers' College (1921)
- Winona State College (1957)
- Winona State University (1975)
Athletics
Winona State University competes in Division II NCAA athletics and its teams are called the Warriors. It is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
The WSU football team has won the NSIC conference championship nine times in 13 years (1993-2005).
The Men's Basketball team won the 2006 NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship, the first NCAA title for the University.*
External links
Universities and colleges in Minnesota | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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