News for August

WSSU names Bomani H. Spell associate provost, vice chancellor for student development and engagement
August 10, 2026
WSSU has named Dr. Bomani H. Spell as its new associate provost and vice chancellor for student development and engagement.
WSSU featured in ESPN’s new ‘Jeopardy!’ through Chris Paul clue
August 07, 2026
WSSU is back in the national spotlight after NBA legend Chris Paul’s WSSU degree was featured in a clue on ESPN’s new sports-themed version of “Jeopardy!”
Forbes names Winston-Salem State University among America’s Top 10 public HBCUs
August 05, 2026
WSSU has been recognized by Forbes as one of the nation’s top 10 public historically Black colleges and universities in the publication’s inaugural HBCU rankings.