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News for February

  • Lest We Forget: WSSU Black History Facts

    February 29, 2024

    As we honor Black History Month, we commemorate Winston-Salem State University’s long and distinguished list of firsts and its contributions to the transformative milestones of the collective African American journey.

  • WSSU receives grant to teach students how to use artificial intelligence responsibly and ethically

    February 29, 2024

    Winston-Salem State University is taking steps to ensure that students learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and ethically. More than 200 students are studying various ways to develop and use AI in courses such as art, world films, statistics, chemistry, English, business ethics, and exercise science.

  • Rams take charge at NBA HBCU All-Star Weekend

    February 22, 2024

    Not only did the WSSU Rams men’s basketball team win 64-47 over the Virginia Union Panthers in a game simulcast on three major networks – TNT, ESPN2 and NBA TV – but the once-in-a-lifetime experience spilled off the courts as well.

  • WSSU senior places second in PNC pitch competition

    February 22, 2024

    Winston-Salem State University student Vinsha Torain placed second in the PNC North Carolina HBCU Pitch Competition. The second annual competition was held in early February at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro.

  • Lest We Forget: WSSU Black History Facts

    February 21, 2024

    As we honor Black History Month, we commemorate Winston-Salem State University’s long and distinguished list of firsts and its contributions to the transformative milestones of the collective African American journey.

  • WSSU a partner in innovation engines program in North Carolina, awarded up to $160M in 10-year grant

    February 21, 2024

    Winston-Salem State University is a part of an inaugural U.S. National Science Foundation Engines Program award that provides $15 million for the first two years and up to $160 million for 10 years.

  • Lest We Forget: WSSU Black History Facts

    February 08, 2024

    As we honor Black History Month, we commemorate Winston-Salem State University’s long and distinguished list of firsts and its contributions to the transformative milestones of the collective African American journey.

  • WSSU senior selected to showcase artwork at NBA HBCU Classic weekend

    February 08, 2024

    The Winston-Salem State University Rams men’s basketball team won’t be the only ones showcased on a national stage at the third annual NBA HBCU Classic. Senior Sasha Williams has been selected to participate in its Student Art Design Showcase.

  • WSSU to host kickoff of HBCU Made book tour by NPR host Ayesha Rascoe

    February 01, 2024

    Author and National Public Radio host Ayesha Rascoe will launch her book tour on the campus of Winston-Salem State University during Black History Month. Author and National Public Radio host Ayesha Rascoe will launch her book tour on the campus of Winston-Salem State University during Black History Month.

  • Two 1-Day Research and Development Grant Writing Workshops – March 11 and May 14

    February 01, 2024

    In collaboration with our partners at the QEM Network, the WSSU Office of Sponsored Programs has scheduled 2 identical 1-day workshops focusing on NIH and NSF grants. These workshops will include intimate knowledge of the grant writing, submission, and review processes with experts.

  • WSSU purchases telescope, upgrades observatory

    February 01, 2024

    Grant award, $200,000. Observatory upgrades, $115,000. Attracting more African American STEM students to study astronomy, priceless. That’s the overall goal in the purchase of Winston-Salem State University’s new telescope inside its observatory perched atop Hill Hall, said Dr. Lei Zhang, physics professor since 2005.