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News for August

  • Video: Red Sea of Sound ready for the season

    August 24, 2017

    We preview WSSU's Red Sea of Sound for 2017-18. The season starts on Aug. 26, 2017, with an appearance at the Queen City Battle of the Bands in Charlotte.

  • WSSU named top football program in N.C.

    August 22, 2017

    Who has the best football team in the Tarheel state? The Rams, according to a new ranking.
  • Video: WSSU students witness 2017 eclipse

    August 21, 2017

    Hundreds of students, ready with special viewing glasses, look up to the sky to view the historic eclipse. 

  • Welcome to the New Semester - Chancellor's Letter

    August 21, 2017

    Welcome to the start of a new semester! This is an exciting time at Winston-Salem State University as we prepare to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our founding in September.
  • Witness the Evolution: WSSU unveils fierce new Rams logo

    August 18, 2017

    WSSU has unveiled a fierce new mascot logo that, according to Chancellor Robinson, "makes a bold statement about who we are."
  • Students share their favorite campus selfie spots

    August 17, 2017

    Looking for the best spots on campus to show some Ram Pride during your next photo opp? Here are Mr. and Miss Sophomore's five favorite spots.
  • Video: Freshmen write their legacy

    August 16, 2017

    As more than 950 new freshmen take part in Ramdition, WSSU’s weeklong orientation, they are exploring their values and defining what their legacy will be at WSSU and beyond.

  • Rams ready for historic solar eclipse

    August 15, 2017

    The first day of classes will also mark a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Two viewings are planned at WSSU to give the university community an opportunity to safely view the eclipse, answer questions and talk to experts about the historic event.
  • Video: Move-in day for WSSU’s Class of 2021

    August 13, 2017

    Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) Class of 2021 didn't let a little rain stop them on their first big day.

  • New director of alumni engagement named at WSSU

    August 09, 2017

    Isaac Moore has joined WSSU as the director of alumni engagement for the Division of Advancement. Moore comes to WSSU with a background in both higher-education and corporate management. 

  • WSSU welcomes the class of 2021

    August 09, 2017

    Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) will welcome the Class of 2021 starting with move-in on Saturday, Aug. 12. At more than 950 students, WSSU’s freshman class is largest since 2008.

  • Student Voices: What WSSU freshmen should know

    August 04, 2017

    For many students, the transition from being a high school senior to a freshman in college can be huge. To help them prepare, we asked WSSU upperclassmen for tips for the Class of 2021.