Project Status updates including newsletters.

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Companion Projects Factsheet Posted

Lists an overview and link of a factsheet on NextGen companion projects that the system office has published.

Chancellor Project Memos

NextGen project memos regarding Common Course Numbering and Workday Student Course Schema from the Chancellor, and the Student Worker memo from the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.

February Student Showcase Sessions

These sessions offer employees an inside look at Workday Student’s key features along with updates on companion initiatives such as data architecture, student worker integration, reporting, and organizational change management.

Register for February Student Showcase and Town Hall

Registration is now open for the Workday Student Showcase in February. These will show Workday Student’s key features and updates on companion projects.

Workday Spring 2026 Release (2026R1): Overview, Highlights, and Support

A Workday update was released on March 14, 2026.

Transition from uAchieve to Workday Student Academic Progress Report (APR)

NextGen team announces degree audit and planner application transition.

November 24, 2025 System update

This external update includes information on time lines, progress reports, milestones, and upcoming activities for institutions across the Minnesota State system.

Winona State Transition Team Created

A dedicated Campus Transition Team has been formed to guide and support Winona State through the NextGen project.

New NextGen program director

As of October 2025, MinnState has hired a new NextGen Project Director – Kristina Kelpe.