Research is a central part of the overall student experience at WSSU. All WSSU students have access and opportunity to experience high-quality research, scholarship, and creative activities. We're preparing the next generation of scientists, social scientists, visionaries and health practitioners.
- Dr. Tangela Towns
- 336-750-3386
- osr@wssu.edu

Students who engage in research at WSSU…
- Become part of a community of like-minded scholars.
- Build relationships with faculty mentors.
- Develop expertise in their areas of study.
- Are more likely to persist and graduate on time.
- Are better positioned for employment and/or admission to graduate school.
- Make an actual difference… WSSU research projects create new knowledge, solve real-world problems, and develop protocols that can impact our world.
Annual Figures for 2018-19
450 Students Supported
91 Awards
$52.9 M Awarded
11 Research Centers