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WSSU wins 3 HBCU best practices awards

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) received three best practices awards at the annual HBCUgrow Conference.

WSSU was recognized in these categories :

  • LEAD Website (Platinum)
  • LEAD Marketing (Gold)
  • LEAD Military-Friendly (Bronze)

Winners were selected based on a public vote and the vote by a panel of judges.

This is the second consecutive year WSSU has won multiple HBCUgrow awards.

HBCUgrow is a consortium of people dedicated to helping historically Black colleges and universities grow enrollment and alumni giving, and tackle the changing landscape of marketing challenges. The conference was held in Gastonia on Nov. 15.

About Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem State University fosters the creative thinking, analytical problem-solving, and depth of character needed to transform the world. Rooted in liberal education, WSSU’s curriculum prepares students to be thought leaders who have the skills and knowledge needed to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Founded in 1892, WSSU is a historically Black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina with a rich tradition of contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic growth of North Carolina, the region and beyond. Guided by the motto, “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve,” WSSU develops leaders who advance social justice by serving the world with compassion and commitment.

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