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Delta State University Completes Renovations to School of Nursing Facilities

  • By Matt Jones
  • 08/07/25

Delta State University recently completed a major expansion and renovation project for the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing facilities on its campus in Cleveland, Miss., according to a news release. The project includes about 14,000 square feet of new construction and more than 21,000 square feet of renovation work to the existing space. Funding came from state bond appropriations, the Delta State University Foundation, and private donations.

The end goal was to increase student enrollment by expanding available lab and classroom space for students. New construction involved adding 13,074 square feet of new space and expanding an existing classroom by 1,025 square feet. According to the news release, upgrades include:

  • One new large classroom and expanding another
  • Increasing the Skills Lab’s capacity from five beds to ten
  • Increasing the Computer Lab’s capacity from 58 students to 90
  • Adding three observation rooms, two debriefing rooms, two offices, and an additional bed to the Simulation Center.

"This much-needed expansion and renovation allows us to better meet the demand for qualified nurses in our region and beyond," said College of Nursing, Health and Sciences Dean Dr. Vicki Bingham. "With the new and improved facilities, we can now accommodate larger cohorts of students while enhancing the quality of instruction and clinical preparation."

New space includes a Nurse Practitioner Suite including five exam rooms, a waiting area, and conference room; a student lounge; a multi-purpose classroom, and new faculty offices, the news release reports.

So far, admissions for the university’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program have risen by 54% between 2024 and 2025, allowing a capacity of 80 students per class, according to the news release.

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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