Marketing & Communications

Information related to University logo, brand and writing standards, methods of marketing, promotional items, digital display and more.

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Strategy & Standards

Learn about the strategy behind university communications and expectations for Winona State content and properties.
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Creative Services

This category contains articles that provide information on printing processes, design standards, file preparation, and other Creative Services resources.
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How Do I Send an Email to Campus?

Winona State employees can email all faculty, staff, and administrators by using the BCC field and manually entering allemployees@winona.edu. Include a note in the message stating: “This email is being shared BCC to All Employees.” To reduce inbox clutter, limit emails to two per event or announcement, and avoid attachments—links to online resources are preferred.
Emails to All-University or All-Student lists are reserved for critical communications only, such as severe weather alerts or health

Using “Winona State University” Properly

Use the full name Winona State University on first reference in stories, major sections, covers, and addresses. Afterward, abbreviations such as Winona State, WSU, and the university (lowercase “university” when informal) are acceptable.
For the Rochester campus, write Winona State University-Rochester on first mention, then WSU-Rochester, using a hyphen without spaces.
When referring to the system, use Minnesota State instead of “Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.” Preferred phrasing