News for September

WSSU alumnus Stephen A. Smith, acclaimed ESPN commentator, will be inducted this weekend into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame, with WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown presenting him with the honor.

Bonita J. Brown was formally installed Sept. 19, 2025, as Winston-Salem State University’s 14th chancellor, becoming the first permanent female top administrator in the school’s 132-year history.

WSSU will make history this weekend when it installs its 14th and first permanent female chancellor Bonita J. Brown, J.D. The two-day event will feature a formal installation ceremony, Day of Service and celebration gala and concert.

WSSU is launching a new division dedicated to advancing student success and has named Dr. DeNeia B. Thomas as its inaugural vice provost. She will begin her role on Oct. 1.

WSSU has announced its acceptance into the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a prestigious global initiative dedicated to advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

WSSU officially opened its Nurse’s Nook with a ribbon cutting on August 27 on the second floor of the F.L. Atkins Building. It is designed to serve as a hub of academic support and success for students in the Division of Nursing.