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WSSU receives 2 Inspiring Programs in STEM awards
August 16, 2019
WSSU's North Carolina Math and Science Network pre-college program and the School of Health Sciences have both received national recognition for their efforts to inspire a new generation to consider careers in STEM.
Hooper named interim School of Health Sciences dean
August 14, 2019
The dean emerita for the School of Health Sciences at UNCG will step into the role while Dr. Peggy Valentine serves as interim chancellor of Fayetteville State University.
WSSU welcomes class of 2023
August 13, 2019
Ramdition, WSSU's weeklong orientation for first-time freshmen, got underway on Sunday, Aug. 11.
Study finds WSSU’s annual impact on Triad is nearly $500 million
August 13, 2019
A new study finds that WSSU has an annual economic impact of $494 million on the Piedmont Triad and generates more than 8,400 jobs.
New ranking: WSSU’s RN-to-BSN #3 online program in nation
August 13, 2019
WSSU's online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program has received another accolade.
Rams football, basketball returning to WSNC 90.5 FM
August 08, 2019
Rams football, and men’s and women’s basketball will have a new broadcast home starting this fall, WSNC 90.5 FM, the university’s radio station.
School of Health Sciences receives $147,000 grant to launch fall prevention program
August 05, 2019
The fall prevention program will be introduced at fall screening screenings at four YMCA of Northwest North Carolina locations starting on Aug. 7
Social work, Diggs Gallery win 2019 HBCU Awards
August 05, 2019
WSSU’s social work program and the Diggs Gallery are named best among nation’s HBCUs for 2019. WSSU was a finalist for 10 of the awards, which are presented by HBCU Digest.
WSSU names Board of Trustees appointees
August 02, 2019
WSSU has announced the appointment or reappointment of six trustees to the university’s Board of Trustees, effective July 1. All will serve four-year terms.
WSSU, Forsyth Tech sign new transfer partnership agreement
August 01, 2019
This is the second signing for WSSU academic leaders over the past month, as WSSU expands opportunities for area community college students seeking to pursue baccalaureate degrees in critical workforce areas, such as STEM, healthcare, and early childhood and K-12 education.
Ranking: WSSU has #1 online nursing program in North Carolina
July 30, 2019
WSSU has also received several recent accolades for its nursing, healthcare management and art programs.
Kudos for July: Faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
July 16, 2019
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements for July 2019.2 recent WSSU graduates participate in Yale art institute
July 15, 2019
Two recent WSSU art graduates recently took part in an art program at Yale University.
WSSU’s GEMS: 10 years of empowering girls in STEM
July 15, 2019
GEMS academy is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month with a special two-week camp. Over the past 10 years, more than 1,500 girls have participated in the program.
Online healthcare programs highlighted during U.S. Senate committee meeting
July 05, 2019
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks spoke about how WSSU has used the power of broadband to create healthcare and educational opportunities during his remarks before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on June 12.
8 Questions with … John Lavender, head athletic trainer
July 02, 2019
Get to know John Lavender, head athletic trainer in WSSU Sport Medicine Department.
WSSU, DCCC sign two transfer partnership agreements
July 02, 2019
Two new transfer agreements will create opportunities for Davidson County Community College graduates to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology from WSSU.
Kudos for June: Faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
June 19, 2019
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements for June 2019.
Brown makes history as American Library Association president
June 18, 2019
Here are eight questions with Wanda Brown, a WSSU alumna and director of library services. Later this month she will become the first ALA president who is a librarian at an HBCU.
WSSU a finalist for 10 HBCU Digest Awards for 2019
June 18, 2019
For the second consecutive year, WSSU is a finalist for the two top HBCU Awards, "HBCU of the Year" and "Male President of the Year." The awards are presented by HBCU Digest.
2 WSSU students receive fellowships to study in China
June 17, 2019
Two WSSU students have been awarded fellowships to study in China this summer.
Jordan Brand Wings Scholar finds home at WSSU
June 17, 2019
A year ago, Javondre' Cole was selected to receive a scholarship to the college of his choice through the Jordan Brand Wings Scholar program. Read more about his journey.Spring 2019 Dean's List announced
June 06, 2019
More than 1,600 Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) students made the spring 2019 Dean's List, according to the Office of the Registrar.Letter from Chancellor Robinson – Athletics Director Search
May 30, 2019
Update on the search process for the director of athletics position.
WSSU library helping to tell story of Winston-Salem’s Union Station
May 24, 2019
WSSU's C.G. O’ Kelly Library is helping tell the history of Winston-Salem’s Union Station.
WSSU recognizes faculty excellence and service during 2019 awards ceremony
May 21, 2019
WSSU recognized faculty for excellence in teaching, research and service during the annual Faculty Awards Luncheon on May 15.
Former Ram quarterback opens up about career-ending concussion in new film
May 21, 2019
Film produced by WSSU Doctor of Physical Therapy students details how Rod Tinsley has battled back after experiencing a career-ending concussion.
WSSU's 2019 graduates: Where are they headed?
May 15, 2019
Here's a glimpse of where a few of the students from the Class of 2019 are headed.
WSSU Commencement 2019: The 10 boldest moments
May 11, 2019
From bold new regalia to a degree 70 years in the making, Winston-Salem State University’s 2019 Commencement Ceremony was one for the record books. Here are 10 of the boldest moments.8 earn Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from WSSU
May 08, 2019
Eight nurse scholars have earned their Doctor of Nursing Practice and will receive their hoods during the 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10.
Beyonce sends Insta love to WSSU’s Powerhouse cheerleaders
May 07, 2019
The Ramily is buzzing after Winston-Salem State’s Powerhouse cheerleaders were featured in a video on Queen B’s Instagram story.
Championship spring: Ram softball, women’s track win CIAA titles
May 06, 2019
The Rams have won two CIAA championships in less than a week.
Alumna, WWII vet will have her wish granted at WSSU’s 2019 Commencement
May 02, 2019
PFC Elizabeth Barker Johnson, a 1949 WSSU graduate and retired teacher, was surprised with the news on her 99th birthday.
WSSU wins $100,000 AHA grant to address food insecurity in Winston-Salem
April 30, 2019
A proposal developed by WSSU students to address food insecurity in Winston-Salem has been awarded a $100,000 American Heart Association grant.
Students bring enhanced visibility to Renaissance East Corridor
April 25, 2019
The Renaissance East Corridor, a historic business area near WSSU's campus, is seeing a rebirth thanks to the work of business students.
Philanthropist, investor, artist Kwanza Jones named 2019 Commencement speaker
April 25, 2019
Kwanza Jones, a Los Angeles-based recording artist, producer, impact investor and philanthropist, will be the speaker at WSSU's 2019 Commencement Ceremony on May 10.
Director of athletics finalists to visit WSSU
April 20, 2019
The finalists for director of athletics will visit WSSU starting on April 22. Learn more about the candidates.
Forty Under 40 alumni class raises $54,000 for scholarships
April 18, 2019
The alumni honorees gave back, raising more than $54,000 for scholarships for WSSU students, a record for the event.
Kudos for April: Faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
April 16, 2019
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements for April 2019.Chris Paul Family Foundation makes $50,000 donation to WSSU Athletics Team 250
April 11, 2019
A $50,000 donation from The Chris Paul Family Foundation is helping Winston-Salem State University Athletics move closer to its spring fundraising goal.
Get ahead this summer with WSSU
April 10, 2019
With classes starting May 15, now is the time to prepare. Here’s what you need to know to get ahead this summer.
WSSU biology professor wins UNC System teaching excellence award
April 09, 2019
Stephanie T. Dance-Barnes, associate professor of cell and molecular biology at WSSU, is a recipient of the 2019 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.
WSSU Scholarship Day 2019 set for Thursday
April 08, 2019
Scholarship Day, set for Thursday, April 11, highlights the advanced level of graduate and undergraduate scholarship and research at WSSU and recognize the scholars who do the work.
5 years in a row: Occupational therapy grads again receive 100% certification pass rate
April 08, 2019
For the fifth consecutive year, new graduates of WSSU's master's in occupational therapy program have received a 100% passage rate on their national licensure exams.
Aaron Jackson: Young leader, eager to serve
April 02, 2019
Aaron Jackson oversees the Rams Know H.O.W. Mobile Unit at WSSU, the nation’s only HBCU-based mobile clinic.
WSSU to realign athletics program
March 15, 2019
WSSU has announced a realignment of its athletics programs that will return men’s golf as a varsity sport and eliminate baseball.
WSSU to host Social Mobility Summit, April 2-3
March 15, 2019
WSSU will bring together academic, community leaders, researchers and students to share knowledge at the Social Mobility Summit 2019. The summit, themed “Innovative Approaches on Campus and in the Community,” is April 2-3.
WSSU unveils red graduation cap and gowns
March 06, 2019
WSSU’s undergraduate commencement cap and gowns will feature a new look that highlights the university’s colors, red and white.
8 Questions with … Constance Mallette, vice chancellor for Finance and Administration
March 05, 2019
Learn more about Constance Mallette, WSSU's chief financial officer and vice chancellor for Finance and Administration.
WSSU receives $78,000 grant to offer STARTALK summer Chinese program
March 04, 2019
WSSU has been awarded a $78,579 federal grant to offer an intensive Chinese summer language program for high school and college students.In Brief: WSSU to compete for Honda Campus All-Star Challenge national title
February 26, 2019
WSSU has the opportunity to win the HCASC top prize – a $75,000 institutional grant from Honda.February Kudos: Faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
February 26, 2019
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements for February 2019.
Food Lion restocks WSSU’s student food pantry
February 22, 2019
WSSU student volunteers went to work on Tuesday, Feb. 19, restocking the shelves of the pantry, which provides in-need students with healthy, culturally appropriate emergency foods.
WSSU highlighted as nation's top social mobility HBCU
February 15, 2019
Technology provider CollegeNET is saluting WSSU as the top ranked HBCU on its Social Mobility Index.
Miss WSSU competing for Miss CIAA 2019
February 06, 2019
You can help Miss Winston-Salem State University Christina Harris in her quest to become the next Miss CIAA and also support the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina.
First Spatial Justice Fellows announced
January 31, 2019
The Spatial Justice Studio at CDI has awarded $12,500 in grants for projects that focus on developing meaningful solutions to spatial justice issues in Winston-Salem.
New CSEM report provides glimpse of struggles facing Winston-Salem bus riders
January 31, 2019
Report from WSSU’s Center for the Study of Economic Mobility or CSEM documents the opportunity costs of long bus commutes.SECC update: WSSU raises nearly $28,000 for charities
January 24, 2019
WSSU's faculty and staff donated nearly $28,000 for charities through the 2018 North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign or SECC.January Kudos: Faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
January 24, 2019
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements for January 2019.
MLK ‘Building the Dream’ award winners named at WSSU
January 24, 2019
WSSU and Wake Forest University partnered to celebrate the life legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events throughout the holiday weekend.
Dr. Mel C Norwood II to lead student development and engagement at WSSU
January 24, 2019
Dr. Mel C Norwood II, who most recently served as dean of students and chief student affairs officer for Reinhardt University, has been named associate provost and vice chancellor for the Division of Student Development and Engagement.YAC announces 2019 Forty Under 40 inductees
January 17, 2019
Alumni honorees will be recognized at a gala at the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem on Saturday, April 13.
Golden LEAF Foundation president visits WSSU
January 17, 2019
Winston-Salem State University students met with Golden LEAF Foundation President Dan Gerlach during a campus luncheon on Monday, Jan. 14.Ranking: WSSU’s online early childhood education program most affordable in nation
January 11, 2019
WSSU's Birth-Kindergarten Education (BKE) program is the most affordable in the nation, according to a new ranking from a national website.
Two industry veterans join WSNC’s staff
January 10, 2019
Two industry veterans have joined the administrative staff of WSSU-based WSNC 90.5 FM to kick off 2019.
WSSU Heritage Society inducts 17 new members
January 10, 2019
WSSU welcomed 17 new Heritage Society members during an induction ceremony on Dec. 4.
Old Nursing gets demolished
January 09, 2019
Demolition is underway on the Old Nursing Building, the previous home of WSSU nursing program.
Hanes Lecture Series schedule announced
January 09, 2019
Winston-Salem State University’s College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education (CASBE) will present three lectures this semester as part of the John W. and Anna Hodgin Hanes Lecture Series.
WSSU receives $600,000 Mellon Foundation grant for humanities
January 09, 2019
The three-year Mellon Foundation grant will provide the infrastructure to support faculty development and curriculum redesign for courses in art and visual studies, English, history, and music.
CNN’s Angela Rye to keynote 19th annual MLK Day address
January 09, 2019
WSSU and Wake Forest University are partnering to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events throughout the holiday weekend.
Looking ahead: Here are 8 things to expect in 2019
December 21, 2018
The new year promises exciting changes around campus and in classrooms at WSSU. Here are eight things to expect in 2019.2018: A breakthrough year for WSSU
December 21, 2018
From viral videos to historic firsts, 2018 was a breakthrough year for WSSU, its students, faculty and staff. As 2018 draws to a close, WSSU News takes a look at what was new and noteworthy with its annual top 10 list.
Mom finds success in WSSU’s healthcare management program
December 20, 2018
Courtney Johnson, who has two young daughters, juggled full-time employment – working third shift – along with her responsibilities as a mother. She earned her degree in healthcare management in December.WSSU, UNCSA create four research design studios at CDI
December 20, 2018
Faculty from WSSU and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts are partnering to create four interdisciplinary design studios that will tackle some of the biggest problems facing the region: equity, mobility, scientific literacy, education and environmental resilience.
RAMGuide, WSSU’s mobile advisor, has new name
December 19, 2018
EAB Guide, known as RAMGuide at Winston-Salem State University, is now EAB Navigate Student.
$100,000 gift helps bridge the gap at WSSU
December 13, 2018
The Dr. Paul and Marcia Meis Graduation Fund will provide need-based scholarships for up to 40 students over the next three years.WSSU’s Center for the Study of Economic Mobility awards $30,000 in research grants
December 12, 2018
WSSU’s Center for the Study of Economic Mobility has announced the selection of its 2018-19 faculty research fellows.
December Kudos: Faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
December 12, 2018
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements for December 2018.WSSU helps celebrate Chinese university’s 60th anniversary
December 06, 2018
Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson, along with administrators and students from the School of Health Sciences are sending birthday wishes to China’s Hubei University of Chinese Medicine.WSSU wins 3 HBCU best practices awards
December 06, 2018
WSSU won awards for its website, marketing and for military-friendly programs.
WSSU Giving Tuesday raises record $87,000
December 05, 2018
The WSSU Foundation has set a record for one-day giving for the university, raising more than $87,000 in 24 hours.
Whitt-Glover named executive director for health disparities research center
December 03, 2018
Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover, who brings nearly 20 years of experience in health disparities research, has been named the executive director for the Center of Excellence in Eliminating Health Disparities at WSSU.
Video: You're invited to the WSSU Choirs Holiday Concert
November 26, 2018
The University Choir's annual Holiday Concert, set for Dec. 2, is one of WSSU’s biggest events. Here's a preview of the concert.
WSSU receives grant to continue concussion research
November 21, 2018
WSSU is among 30 universities participating in the largest-ever study of sports-related concussions. The study was recently awarded $22.5 million in new funding from the Department of Defense and the NCAA.
WSSU becomes first HBCU Adobe Creative Cloud campus
November 20, 2018
WSSU has partnered with Adobe to offer the full collection of Creative Cloud software to all students, creating the first Adobe Creative Cloud Campus at a historically Black college or university (HBCU).
What people are saying about proposed upgrades to Bowman Gray Stadium
November 15, 2018
Officials announced a $9 million improvement package for Bowman Gray Stadium. Here’s what officials and media are saying about the proposal.
Frequently asked questions about the Bowman Gray Stadium improvement package
November 14, 2018
Let's look at the most frequently asked questions about the new plan.
City announces $9 million in improvements to Bowman Gray Stadium
November 14, 2018
Bowman Gray Stadium would remain in city hands and receive $9 million in improvements and renovations to better accommodate WSSU football under the proposal.
WSSU’s Sonja Harry serves students, serves country
November 12, 2018
Sonja Harry, an associate professor of social work at WSSU, has devoted nearly 20 years to educating students and serving her country.
2018 SECC employee giving campaign is underway
November 08, 2018
Winston-Salem State University employees are once again being asked to give back through the annual State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC), which runs through Dec. 7.
Miss WSSU competing in Ebony HBCU Campus Queens Contest
November 07, 2018
Miss WSSU is one of 66 HBCU campus queens competing in the 2018-19 Ebony HBCU Campus Queens Contest.
Rankings show WSSU’s commitment to placing graduates in high-paying jobs
November 07, 2018
WSSU is no. 7 on CollegeNET’s 2018 Social Mobility Index (SMI) rankings, which recognize colleges and universities that provide the best opportunities for underserved students.November Kudos Report: Awards, appointments and achievements
November 05, 2018
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements for November 2018.
'Thriller' Halloween flash mob: WSSU Style
November 01, 2018
WSSU students received a Halloween surprise when a flash mob broke out to Michael Jackson’s hit song “Thriller” in Kennedy Dining Hall on Oct. 31.
Business 40 closure now starts on Nov. 17
October 31, 2018
Construction on Business 40 in Winston-Salem will impact traffic around WSSU's campus for up to 18 months. Here are five things you need to know.
Homecoming tailgates at WSSU: Come all, come hungry
October 25, 2018
Pitched tents, aromas from outdoor grills, and upbeat music infused the atmosphere at Bowman Gray Stadium as tailgaters enjoyed the most flavorful part of WSSU's homecoming.
6 unforgettable moments from Homecoming 2018
October 23, 2018
Between the parties, the big game and the parade, Homecoming 2018 at WSSU had its share of big moments. WSSU News takes a look at six moments that you may have missed.
Record $2.3 million in NSF grants boost undergraduate research at WSSU
October 22, 2018
A record $2.3 million in new National Science Foundation grants will help to expand research opportunities for undergraduate students at WSSU.WSSU again ranks among top degree producers for African American students
October 22, 2018
According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education, WSSU again ranks among the top producers of bachelor’s degrees in the nation for African American students. WSSU also ranks in the top 10 nationally for rehabilitation or therapeutic professions and nursing.School of Health Sciences honors Healthcare Legends of East Winston
October 22, 2018
The School of Health Sciences honored six individuals who have made a positive impact on the health and wellness of the residents of East Winston during the Second annual Healthcare Legends of East Winston event on Oct. 17.