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News for March

  • WSSU invites you to 'Paint the Town Red' in April

    March 27, 2018

    WSSU is looking to engage alumni, the community and prospective students with Paint the Town Red, which runs April 10-14. The weeklong celebration of all things WSSU includes one of the biggest academic events and one of the university’s biggest fundraisers.

  • Kenneth Raymond resigns from WSSU's Board of Trustees

    March 27, 2018

    Kenneth Raymond '87 resigns from the Winston-Salem State University Board of Trustees

  • WSSU students win $13,000 in CIAA essay contest 

    March 27, 2018

    Five Winston-Salem State University students have received a total of $13,000 in scholarships through a CIAA essay contest.

  • Stitts named an ACE Fellow

    March 23, 2018

    Dr. Doria “Kathy” Stitts, associate provost and dean of University College and Lifelong Learning and interim dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education, has been named an American Council on Education Fellow for the 2018-19 year. 

  • Get ahead this summer with WSSU

    March 23, 2018

    Summer classes at WSSU are just a few weeks away. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

  • Provost candidates to visit WSSU

    March 22, 2018

    Three candidates for WSSU’s next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs to visit WSSU starting on March 28. Read more about the candidates here. 

  • Video: Dancing WSSU police officer steals the show

    March 13, 2018

    A video of Officer Selana Ligons taking a moment from her policing duties during a WSSU home basketball game to dance the Shoot, by BlocBoy JB has captured more than a few hearts. 

  • VIDEO: Multi-agency emergency exercise conducted at WSSU

    March 09, 2018

    WSSU, in partnership with agencies in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, conducts large-scale emergency preparedness exercise on campus.

  • VIDEO: An Address from Chancellor Elwood Robinson

    March 07, 2018

    Chancellor Robinson’s address reaffirms WSSU’s rich history and mission as a comprehensive, historically Black  university. WSSU is a vibrant and dynamic learning community full of people who are committed to providing our students the very best education possible. 

  • WSSU awards surprise scholarships to 14 high school seniors

    March 02, 2018

    WSSU alumni visited high schools across North Carolina, surprising seniors with the news that they have received one of the university’s most prestigious scholarships.



  • WSSU’s graduate programs receive $2.4 million boost

    March 01, 2018

    A federal grant will provide scholarships and support for graduate students, helping to increase the number of African Americans in STEM and allied health graduate programs.

  • Emergency preparedness exercise planned at WSSU March 6

    March 01, 2018

    Nearly 200 emergency personnel, volunteers, and WSSU faculty, staff and students are expected to participate in a large-scale emergency preparedness exercise on campus on Tuesday, March 6.