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WSSU officially introduced Eric Burns as its new director of athletics and Jay Butler as head men’s basketball coach during a press conference Wednesday, signaling a bold, unified vision for the future of Ram athletics.

WSSU has named Eric Burns – an experienced leader with a background spanning athletics, academics, student affairs and fiscal management – as its director of athletics following a national search.

WSSU's Red Sea of Sound Marching Band will take center stage at the LA Clippers HBCU Night presented by AT&T on Thursday, April 2, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

The WSSU Lady Rams came oh, so close Monday in their bid to upset No. 1 seed Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earn a berth in the Elite Eight, losing 65-64 after IUP hit a 3-pointer to seal the deal.

The WSSU Lady Rams won their first-ever NCAA DII game Friday by defeating the Glenville State University Pioneers 88-71 in a wire-to-wire victory.

Members of the Winston-Salem State University golf team reveled in a “once-in-a-lifetime” golf trip at Sage Valley Golf Club, a world-renowned, private golf destination.

The WSSU Lady Rams were among the last two teams to hear their name called during Selection Sunday for the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament, which begins March 13.

Though his induction into the CIAA Hall of Fame came posthumously, WSSU alumnus Fred Whitted’s impact on CIAA and HBCU sports was unmistakable.

WSSU Chancellor Bonita J. Brown officially introduced the university’s new head football coach, Tory Woodbury, during a press conference Dec. 8 in the Anderson Center’s McNeill Ballroom.

WSSU proudly announces the appointment of Tory Woodbury as the next head football coach of the Rams. A distinguished WSSU alumnus and former student-athlete, he returns to his alma mater with a deep passion for the program.

The countdown to “Forever Red” has begun, and Winston-Salem State University’s “Forever Red Homecoming” website is now live, serving as the official one-stop hub for all things homecoming.

Winston-Salem State University is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Rajah Caruth, a standout graduate of its renowned motorsports management program and a rising NASCAR driver. Caruth will wave the checkered flag on his academic journey this Fall.

NASCAR announced the expansion of its Campus Lab Program Oct. 8 on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, making WSSU the first university in North Carolina to offer the program. The announcement was made from the Bowman Gray Field House at a Memorandum of Understanding ceremony.

Cam Witherspoon, a golfer for Winston-Salem State University, is featured on the Greensboro Six mural that was unveiled at the Gillespie Golf Course in Greensboro Aug. 6.

If there’s one thing Winston-Salem State University senior Ayanna Tewolde has learned, it’s the importance of networking and relationship building. Tewolde is spending her summer as a marketing intern with Team Penske as part of NASCAR’s Diversity and Inclusion Program.

Several students from Winston-Salem State University’s Sport Management program walked across the stage at commencement on May 10, 2024. Here are some success stories of these impressive scholars. 

Winston-Salem State University football wide receiver RJ Mobley has been selected to the Chicago Bears minicamp. Mobley, who played two seasons with the Rams, played in every game the last two seasons.

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.

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.

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.

Ask Virgil Bryant what he likes about motorsports racing and without hesitation he starts to rattle off: it’s the smell of the fuel, the revving of the engines, the squealing of the tires, the drivers – everything. Equally important, he said it was the most fun he had in years when he attended his first NASCAR race.

Oscar Ball III, Winston-Salem State University Class of 2009, is the creator of the 4th Quarter Scholarship Fundraiser. The event is a basketball game between current WSSU students and alumni and is held on the Sunday after each homecoming at the C.E. Gaines Center.

The NBA today announced that the Virginia Union University Panthers (VUU) and Winston-Salem State University Rams (WSSU) men's basketball programs have been selected to compete in the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic presented by ATT. 

Winston-Salem State University will host its first esports competitive event this month to further expose students to the growing gaming industry. WSSU Campus Clash will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the University Recreation Game Room and Salon on campus.

WSSU Motorsports Management student Rajah Caruth is the focus of Jack Gordon's “Outside Line,” a documentary short film. Making its North Carolina debut at the RiverRun International Film Festival, the film chronicles Caruth’s journey from virtual racing driver to professional driver in NASCAR’s national touring series.

Between the parties, the reunions and the game, Forever Red: Homecoming 2019 at WSSU had its share of unforgettable moments. As we close the book on this year’s event, WSSU News presents 10 must-see moments.

ESPN "First Take" celebrates HBCU Week with a live show featuring the Red Sea of Sound, and WSSU surprises alumnus Stephen A. Smith with a scholarship.

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.

The Ramily is buzzing after Winston-Salem State’s Powerhouse cheerleaders were featured in a video on Queen B’s Instagram story.

WSSU alumnus Lamar Smith ’17 dream became a reality when he was hired as a full-time video assistant with the Denver Broncos. 

Officials announced a $9 million improvement package for Bowman Gray Stadium. Here’s what officials and media are saying about the proposal.

WSSU's weeklong Homecoming celebration, Oct. 14-21, will feature concerts, reunions, step shows, coronations, parades, the big game and more.

After being WSSU's mascot since 1932, the Ram was named Amon during Homecoming week 40 years ago.

Students at WSSU – the only HBCU to offer a motorsports management program – say the success of Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. may open up new opportunities for them in motorsports.

WSSU Department of Athletics brings in the new year with a new look for www.WSSURams.com.

Concerts, reunions, step shows, coronations, parades and the big game are all part of the many offerings for WSSU’s 2017 Homecoming Celebration, which kicked off on Sunday, Oct. 22, and continues through Saturday, Oct. 28.

WSSU News will go behind the scenes during Homecoming week with a series of live videos.

Mascots from the two Winston-Salem-based University of North Carolina institutions teamed up for a short film to promote WSSU’s 2017 Homecoming.

Pat O’Conner, president of Minor League Baseball (MiLB), will be at WSSU on Thursday, April 20, to talk with students about careers and internships in professional sports.

WSSU’s Athletics Department celebrated female athletes at She’s Got It Covered – A Classy Hat Affair on Feb. 18. More photos from the event are available on WSSU’s official Flickr page.

The Winston-Salem State University football team captured the 2016 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championship with a 43-33 victory over Bowie State University on Saturday, Nov. 12 and, for the first time since the 2013 season, the Rams are playoff bound.

Rams give back at Virginia elementary school.

The Winston-Salem State University women’s cross country team has clinched its second straight Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women’s Cross Country Championship.

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) recently held its annual Spring General Assembly Meeting and End-of-Year Awards Reception in Charlotte, NC. Athletics administration representatives from each of the CIAA’s twelve member institutions joined members of the conference office for the recognition of more than twenty conference awards.