Sesquicentennial Logo

Elements of the Winona State University sesquicentennial logo recall the powerful legacy associated with the University symbol. These elements are integrated into a modern design that reinforces the University’s reputation as innovative and forward-looking.  The prominent flame echoes that of the University symbol, the enduring Light of Knowledge. The flame also suggests light shining the way to future hope and promise. The aged words “150 years” suggest the academic excellence forged by the University’s faculty, staff, and students over a century and a half. The line under the name and historical dates reflects the kettle from which the flame rises in the University logo. It provides a strong foundation and conveys prominence to the words “Winona State University, 1858-2008.”