Campus Life
WSSU awarded $2.26 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy
May 31, 2023
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has been awarded a $2.26 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop quantum information science and engineering (QISE) curricula to help grow a diverse workforce for the emerging field of technology in the Carolinas.Winston-Salem State University congratulates faculty who have earned tenure and promotions
May 15, 2023
Winston-Salem State University congratulates our talented faculty members who have been awarded endowed professorships, tenure, and been promoted to full professors.Dr. Elva Jones earns the UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching 2023
May 03, 2023
Dr. Elva J. Jones is professor and founding and current chair of the Department of Computer Science at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), a position she has held since 1991.
WSSU wins $40,000 from Home Depot® to retool our school
April 19, 2023
For the second year in a row, Winston-Salem State University has been selected for a Home Depot® Retool Your School Award. WSSU was in the top 10 HBCUs to win the award.
WSSU congratulates faculty who received promotions and tenure
January 18, 2023
Winston-Salem State University congratulates the faculty members listed below who received promotions and/or tenure in 2021-2022.
WSSU retools its campus with a grant from Home Depot
November 01, 2022
The campus of Winston-Salem State University has become even more beautiful, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Home Depot Retool Your School initiative. Home Depot is dedicated to giving back to the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to honor what HBCUs bring to their communities “a strong foundation, renewed purposed and distinctive character.”
WSSU students make an impact with a march to the polls
November 01, 2022
On October 25 Winston-Salem State University’s Political Action Committee in conjunction with Black Voters Matter and Common Cause organized a march to the polls that brought out over 200 students and trended on the @blackvotersmtr Twitter account with over 394,000 views.
Homecoming 2022 Cancellations
September 28, 2022
With great disappointment, we announce that due to the anticipated severe weather for this coming weekend and out of an abundance of caution for our students, staff, alumni, and fans, all university-sanctioned homecoming activities will be canceled after noon on Friday, September 30.WSSU Homecoming 2022 safety message from Chief Henry
September 23, 2022
Chancellor Robinson, Campus Police and Public Safety, and partners across campus are taking a proactive approach to ensure that Homecoming 2022 is a safe experience for everyone.WSSU Homecoming 2022 celebrates the university’s 130th anniversary
September 21, 2022
Here’s what you need to know.
Simmons joins WSSU as the new Director of the Office of Community Standards and Civility
August 02, 2022
Throughout his career, he has worked to prepare students for life after high school, expose groups to higher education and shape programs that help retain minority students on college campuses.WSSU Powerhouse Red and White Cheerleaders featured in Ciaras video for JUMP
July 08, 2022
On an early spring morning, nine cheerleaders and their coaches, NeSheila Washington and Tevin Allen, arrived at the set in Los Angeles, California.WSSU named among best HBCUs for LGBTQ students
June 29, 2022
Winston-Salem State University has been named one of the nation's best historically Black colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students.Odom named Director of Housing and Residence Life
June 01, 2022
Dr. Shawn Odom has been appointed Director of Housing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University.WSSU cheerleader Destiny Martin named brand ambassador for Champion "Get It Girl" campaign
May 03, 2022
Martin said of the most satisfying parts of this process wasn't the fact that she was picked, but that cheerleaders were chosen for the campaign along with other college athletes.Mister and Miss WSSU competing for CIAA crowns 2022
February 15, 2022
Now is your chance to support Miss Winston-Salem State University Hannah Joy Farmer and Mister Winston-Salem State University Jadavian King in their quest to become the next Miss and Mister CIAA.WSSU announces MLK Building the Dream award winners
February 06, 2022
Awardees are recognized during the annual MLK celebration event that is co-sponsored by WSSU and Wake Forest University. The awards are presented to a professor or administrator and a student from each institution who exemplify Dr. King’s spirit of justice and equality for the betterment of the community as well as the institutions.
Woodley Named Director of Alumni Engagement
September 21, 2021
Thesha Woodley has been appointed director of alumni engagement for Winston-Salem State University, where she will lead the creation of programs and services to effectively manage and sustain relationships with the over 30,000 alumni.
Football & Homecoming Protocol Update
September 20, 2021
Winston-Salem State University is excited to welcome supporters back to campus for sports and other community events. To keep all our patrons safe, we will implement additional Covid-19 safety protocols. These protocols will be effective immediately for all WSSU events.WSSU offers free textbooks to all undergraduate students
July 12, 2021
Winston-Salem State University has partnered with Barnes & Noble College to implement BNC First Day® Complete, a course material delivery model that will drive student success by ensuring all students are prepared to begin learning on the first day of class.
First Day® Complete, an innovative course material delivery model, addresses equitable access, convenience, and affordability across all courses at an institution by bundling the cost of course materials into tuition and ensuring students have all their materials for the semester available on or before the first day of class. WSSU will cover all associated expenses so that no additional costs will be passed on to students.
Persisting After the Verdict
April 21, 2021
With the guilty verdicts handed to ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd may come a variety of emotions within in our campus community.WSSU grad Johnson lands role with new United States Space Force
March 29, 2021
WSSU alum Tristen Johnson'16 becomes first lieutenant in the newly minted United States Space Force.
Letter from Chancellor Robinson: We Stand Against Hate
March 22, 2021
The unfortunate increase in violent incidents against our Asian, Asian American, and Asian Pacific Islander citizens has been alarming. The level of cruelty demonstrated is heartbreaking and should give each of us pause to reflect upon who we are as a community.STARTALK Chinese Language Program is back with new virtual format
March 08, 2021
WSSU Department of World Languages and Culture will now offer the STARTALK intensive Chinese summer program in a digital format. Beginning July 12, the three-week program that explores the Mandarin language and Chinese culture will be available to high school and college students from anywhere in the world.
First HBCU-based physical therapy residency program receives accreditation
March 08, 2021
WSSU-Novant Health Physical Therapy Neurologic Clinical Residency Program receives full accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education. WSSU is the first HBCU in the nation to offer a fully accredited PT residency program.
WSSU receives 2021-22 Military Friendly School designation
March 03, 2021
WSSU has been recognized once again as a Top 10 Military Friendly School for its caring and supportive learning environment for veteran and military students.
WSSU’s Red Sea of Sound to be featured on ABC
February 25, 2021
WSSU Red Sea of Sound Marching Band to be featured on ABC Network's “National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” on Feb. 28.
WSSU launches new virtual campus experience
February 11, 2021
WSSU’s newly launched Virtual Experience offers an innovative way to explore the campus without leaving home.WSSU alumna: Makeup artist behind VP Harris’ Vogue cover look
February 10, 2021
Marquia James became a part of history when she added her makeup artistry to Vice President Kamala Harris’ Vogue cover look last month. Read more as James gives an inside look at her evolution as a makeup artist, her memories of WSSU and what’s in store for 2021.
WSSU kicks off February with national appearances
January 29, 2021
WSSU kicks off its spring semester with the return of Future Focus Now and two appearances on national television.WSSU Chancellor receives coronavirus vaccine, encourages community to do the same
January 27, 2021
WSSU Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on camera during Novant Health visit.WSSU remembers alumnus and former trustee Victor Johnson
January 27, 2021
Former teacher, mentor, school administrator, school board member and Winston-Salem State University alumnus Victor “Vic” Johnson Jr.’61 dies of COVID-19 at age 85.
Letter from Chancellor Robinson – MLK Day 2021
January 15, 2021
On Monday, January 18, Winston-Salem State University, along with others across the nation, will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – as we have done for over thirty years.WSSU, UNCSA and Wake Forest to celebrate MLK Day with joint read-in day
January 14, 2021
WSSU, UNCSA and Wake Forest University to celebrate MLK Day with joint virtual read-in day on Saturday, Jan. 23.Ronnie Long Project culminates with pardon by governor
January 14, 2021
Ronnie Long, a North Carolina man who served over 40 years in prison after being wrongly convicted in 1976 and the focus of WSSU Justice Studies’ Ronnie Long Project, has been pardoned by N.C. Governor Roy Cooper.
Former WSSU SGA president awarded the Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
December 19, 2020
Mona Zahir, WSSU’s 2016-17 student body president, was recently awarded the U.S. Department of State Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.
2020: A year of perseverance at WSSU
December 16, 2020
As the first year of this new decade comes to an end, here’s a look back at some of the year’s most memorable WSSU news stories.
WSSU receives $30 million gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
December 15, 2020
WSSU receives $30 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
WSSU raises $3.3 million for student financial aid
December 11, 2020
WSSU’s Million Dollar Match campaign exceeded its $2 million goal by more than 60 percent - providing almost $3.4 million for student scholarships.Department of Rehabilitation Counseling receives Department of Education grant
December 07, 2020
WSSU Department of Rehabilitation Counseling receives a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Service Administration, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative ServicesWSSU justice studies students created Ronnie Long Project, campaigned for exoneration of wrongly-convicted N.C. man
December 07, 2020
WSSU justice studies faculty and students help exonerate Ronnie Long, a North Carolina man who served 44 years in prison after being wrongly convicted.Physical therapy students win second place for falls prevention video
December 06, 2020
Five WSSU DPT students won second place for their falls prevention video in the American Physical Therapy Association of North Carolina Special Interest Group’s 3rd Annual Falls Prevention Challenge.WSSU alumnus Miles Timmons lands dream opportunity as Global Graduate at Reynolds American
November 24, 2020
WSSU graduate and former Rams quarterback Miles Timmons joins Reynolds American's Global Graduate Program, a year-long training program designed to give recent graduates international exposure and fast-track their global careers.WSSU to celebrate International Education Week virtually
November 12, 2020
WSSU’s Office of International Programs to celebrate International Education Week virtually, Nov. 16 - 20, to bring awareness to the art, culture, and perspectives of its international students and partners.WSSU secures $100,000 Nationwide partnership
November 09, 2020
Nationwide partners with WSSU to provide $100,000 sponsorship over the next four years for ongoing support of Computer Science and Information Systems and Analytics programming.
WSSU secures $100,000 Nationwide partnership
November 09, 2020
Nationwide partners with WSSU to provide $100,000 sponsorship over the next four years for ongoing support of Computer Science and Information Systems and Analytics programming.
NBA star Chris Paul teams up with fellow Rams to encourage early voting
October 30, 2020
NBA star and WSSU student Chris Paul teamed up with WSSU Student Government Association to organize “March to the Polls Pt. 2,” on Oct. 27.
White named deputy chief of WSSU Police and Public Safety department
September 23, 2020
Kelly White, a native of Hertford, North Carolina, has joined Winston-Salem State University’s Police and Public Safety department as deputy chief.
WSSU to celebrate Founder’s Day with virtual celebration
September 23, 2020
Winston-Salem State University will honor its 128th year and founder Dr. Simon Green Atkins with a virtual celebration on Sept. 28.WSSU awarded $1.5M grant to establish new Center for Applied Data Science
September 03, 2020
WSSU has been awarded a $1.5 million grant funded through the UNC ROI to establish an applied data science center.WSSU remembers Elizabeth Barker Johnson
August 25, 2020
Elizabeth Barker Johnson’49, World War II Army Veteran and the first woman to enroll in the university on a GI Bill, passed away on Aug. 23 at the age of 100.
Former teacher named associate dean of education at WSSU
July 31, 2020
Dr. Ereka Williams joins WSSU as the associate dean of education, quality assurance, and community engagement as of July 1.
WSSU receives grant funding for behavioral health support
July 30, 2020
WSSU is one of nine UNC System institutions awarded funding as part of the Behavioral Health Initiatives Grant.Eight questions with … Chief Amir Henry, director of campus police
July 27, 2020
Eight questions with … Chief Amir Henry, director of campus police
WSSU student receives unexpected job opportunity on golf course
July 26, 2020
Justin Ross, a business administration major, finance minor from Philadelphia, has secured a full-time, post-graduation job with Vanguard, one of the world’s largest investment management companies.
School of Health Sciences program helps community stay balanced during pandemic
July 21, 2020
Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences offers its fall prevention program virtually.Six WSSU students become You Can Vote Civics Fellows
July 02, 2020
Six WSSU students accepted into the North Carolina You Can Vote Civics Fellowship Program, an eight-week program that develops community leaders that educate, register and mobilize voters.
WSSU’s research portfolio tops $51 million
June 24, 2020
Winston-Salem State University has had a stellar year of grant funding. Over 12 months, more than $27 million has been awarded, bringing the university’s total portfolio to just over $51 million, in support of new and ongoing research projects.
WSSU cancels Homecoming 2020
June 18, 2020
Based on guidance from public health officials, feedback from our alumni, and our overriding concern for the health and well-being of the Ram Family, WSSU has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Homecoming event.
School of Health Sciences secures over $5 million in grants to support students
June 17, 2020
WSSU’s School of Health Sciences has secured just over $5 million in grants to directly support students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Occupational Therapy departments.
WSSU rolls out new campus safety app
June 16, 2020
Rave Guardian is WSSU’s official campus safety app for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.Clark elected vice chair of Council of Student Body Presidents
June 16, 2020
WSSU’s Je’den Clark has been named vice chair of the Council of Student Body Presidents.WSSU receives $1 million in funding to fight COVID-19
June 11, 2020
WSSU will receive $1 million from the UNC Board of Governors and the N.C. Policy Collaboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill to fight COVID-19.WSSU students selected for the NC Governor’s HBCU Internship Program
June 04, 2020
Two WSSU students will be interning this summer through North Carolina Governor's Historically Black Colleges and Universities Internship Program.
WSSU Career Services secures $1.1 million Job Corps grant
June 02, 2020
WSSU Job Corps Scholars Program has secured a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps Scholars grant for $1,186,900. The grant will allow the university to enroll 40 students per year in an intensive two-year career preparation program.
WSSU names new chief of police
May 27, 2020
WSSU has named Amir Henry to be the next Director of Police and Public Safety, succeeding Chief Patricia Norris, who retired in December 2019. His appointment will be effective on July 1, 2020.WSSU sees 15% increase in Summer I enrollment
May 18, 2020
Despite a global pandemic, summer session enrollment at WSSU has reached its highest level in at least five years. More than 1,500 students are registered for Summer I this year — a 15% increase from last year.WSSU Class of 2020: Where are they headed?
May 08, 2020
Check out WSSU's newest class of graduates. Here's a look at where a few students from the class of 2020 are headed.WSSU Launches New Webcast: Future Focus Now
May 04, 2020
Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson's radio show, Future Focus, is back on a new platform with a new name: Future Focus Now.“After Nine” senior online art exhibition
April 22, 2020
WSSU students express who they are as developing artists through their senior projects. Selections range from photography, painting, watercolor chalk, and even hand-crafted furniture making.WSSU alumna helps fight COVID-19 in New York City hospital
April 22, 2020
WSSU alumna Kayla Cummins’16 packed her bags and headed to New York City to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic during a time when the city was a hotspot for the virus. Check out eight questions with Kayla Cummins.Betz wins 2020 governors teaching award
April 08, 2020
WSSU Professor Scott J. Betz, chair of the Arts and Visual Studies Department, is the winner of the 2020 Board of Governors Teaching Award.WSSU offers Ram Relief funds to students affected by COVID-19
April 08, 2020
WSSU offers Ram Relief funds to students affected by COVID-19Bagby wins census competition
April 01, 2020
Freshman Lauren Bagby took home first place in the #MakeNCCount video competition jointly sponsored by NC Campus Compact and NC Counts Coalition.Vote to #RetoolYourSchool 2020
March 11, 2020
WSSU is competing for up to $50,000 in grants as part of Home Depot’s 2020 Home Depot Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program.
Research for the heart, from the heart
February 27, 2020
Dr. Mesia Steed, associate professor of cell and molecular biology at WSSU, discusses heart health and how she uses her heart disease research to inform others.Future soldiers sworn-in from space at WSSU
February 26, 2020
Twelve future soldiers took the oath of enlistment on Winston-Salem State University’s campus during a mass Future Soldier Swearing-in Ceremony administered from space by Army astronaut Col. Andrew Morgan on Feb. 26.
WSSU, WFU honor Winston-Salem sit-in participants
February 25, 2020
More than 200 Winston-Salem residents gathered to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Winston-Salem sit-in on Sunday, Feb. 23.Haley Gingles joins WSSU as Director of Communications and Media Relations
February 25, 2020
Haley Gingles will be joining WSSU’s Office of Integrated Marketing Communications as the Director of Communications and Media Relations effective March 2, 2020.
WSSU, WFU mark 60th anniversary of Winston-Salem sit-ins with community event
February 14, 2020
A community commemoration vigil will be held in downtown Winston-Salem to mark the 60th anniversary of the event. The event is free and open to the public.
Healthy relationships and the psychology of the heart
February 14, 2020
Dr. Naomi Hall-Byers, a faculty expert in relationship formation and maintenance, sheds some light on the importance of healthy relationships and their effect on college students’ mental, academic and physical health.Celebrate Black History Month with WSSU
February 06, 2020
Check out how you can celebrate Black History Month with WSSU the month of FebruaryBusiness 40 reopens after a nearly two year closure
February 05, 2020
Business 40 reopens as Salem Parkway after being unavailable to motorists for nearly two years.
Two WSSU students flex their multimedia skills at Adobe World Sales Conference
January 23, 2020
Two WSSU students had the experience of a lifetime last month when they were selected to participate in the Adobe World Sales Conference 2020 in Las VegasWSSU’s Office of Integrated Marketing Communications wins four CASE awards
January 22, 2020
WSSU wins four awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in this year’s regional competition recognizing the best communications and engagement from educational institutions.WSSU, Wake Forest celebrates 20th anniversary of MLK Day partnership
January 21, 2020
Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University collaborate to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 20 year anniversary of their partnership.Student ambassador offers future Rams a genuine tour
January 15, 2020
WSSU junior Naviyea Adams has conducted dozens of campus tours since becoming a Campus Ambassador his freshman year. Get to know him with WSSU News' 8 Questions with ... .Chancellor Elwood Robinson named one of 10 most dominant HBCU leaders
January 13, 2020
WSSU Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson has been named one of the ten most dominant leaders of 2020 by HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF).
Top 10 WSSU news stories of 2019
December 18, 2019
Here are WSSU's Top 10 news stories for 2019.WSSU Police and Public Safety building to be renamed in honor of Police Chief Pat Norris
December 12, 2019
WSSU's Police and Public Safety building to be renamed in honor of first female chief of police.WSSU student shares her master packing tips
December 12, 2019
WSSU sophomore, a world-renowned master packer, shares her packing tipsWSSU: A decade of progress
December 12, 2019
The last decade has seen incredible milestones at WSSU. Here are some of the highlights from 2010 to today.
WSSU receives nearly $2 million in new NSF grants
December 03, 2019
WSSU has received nearly $2 million in new grants from the National Science Foundation NSF that will expand research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at the university.
24-year-old will become WSSU’s first early assurance DPT graduate
December 03, 2019
Alexis McCrea ‘17 will make history as the first WSSU student to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree through the Early Assurance Program.
Spatial Justice Studio announces 2019-20 grants
November 27, 2019
The Spatial Justice Studio at the CDI has awarded $12,500 in grants for projects that focus on developing meaningful solutions to spatial justice issues in Winston-Salem.
Alumna helping WSSU students see the world
November 27, 2019
WSSU Alumna Sloane Holmes inspires international travel with passport sponsorships.Psychology student is first from WSSU to attend HRC HBCU summit
November 21, 2019
Ericka Hurt recently became the first WSSU student to participate in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) annual HBCU Leadership Summit.In Brief: New leadership for WSSU's Board of Trustees announced
November 21, 2019
Leaders were elected during the regular Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 20.WSSU Giving Tuesday: 5 Things You Should Know
November 20, 2019
WSSU is again joining thousands of organizations across the globe in participating in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3. Here are five things you should know.
Department of Rehabilitation Counseling receives $1.75 million in DOE grants
November 19, 2019
The grants will pay for tuition, stipends and professional development activities for students in WSSU's master's in rehabilitation counseling program.