Facilities and Infrastructure Updates
Thanks to generous donors, Westminster students, faculty, and staff are enjoying new spaces on campus to learn, meet, dine, and shop.
L.S. Skaggs Integrated Wellness Center Grand Opening
Sept. 14, 2024
Westminster University knows that students succeed when they learn how to manage their personal wellness in the face of complex challenges and stressors, and the L.S. Skaggs Integrated Wellness Center builds on our holistic approach to wellness.
The L.S. Skaggs Integrated Wellness Center was made possible through a generous lead grant agreement made by The ALSAM Foundation, founded by L. S. and Aline W. Skaggs. The net-zero facility is entirely solar-powered and boasts an inner courtyard with serene spaces for relaxation, meditation, and other mindfulness activities.
The W Shop Grand Opening
Feb. 25, 2025
The W Shop was launched as Westminster University’s official merchandise store, full of a wide selection of apparel and Griffin fan gear.
R. Harold Burton Conference Room Ribbon Cutting
March 5, 2025
The R. Harold Burton Conference Room debuted a refreshed look this spring, adding an improved space for faculty and staff. The updates included new carpeting and furniture, updated lighting, and top-of-the-line audio and video equipment.
Shaw Dining Hall Renovation
Aug. 28, 2025
Shaw Dining underwent a series of renovations during Summer and Fall 2025 in order to better serve Westminster students and introduce a simplified and streamlined all-you-care-to-eat approach to dining and student meal plans. The updates were the final phase in a 2-year project to elevate the campus dining experience for students, staff, and faculty.
Writing Center in Library Open House
Oct. 2, 2025
This fall, the Writing Center relocated to the Giovale Library, offering students a streamlined experience for their writing and research needs. The new location includes separate hubs for individualized sessions with consultants, continuing the center's foundation of support for classes, applications, scholarships, graduate programs, and personal writing projects.
