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