Media Relations
News and Information, part of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), is the primary media and public relations office for Winston-Salem State University. We are dedicated to distributing WSSU news and assisting journalists with information or faculty experts.
Our team can assist media with:
- Story ideas
- Reporting and filming on campus
- Public records requests
- Identifying faculty experts
- Facts about the university
- High-quality b-roll and photographs of the campus
Submit a news tip or story idea
Contact: General Media Inquiries
Director of Communications and Media Relations
Cell: 704-294-9431
harringtonkd@wssu.edu
Contact: WSSU Athletics
Aris D. Thomas
Sports Information Director
Office: 336-750-2143
thomasad@wssu.edu
Guidelines
Photos and Multimedia
WSSU welcomes news media to its public campus in Winston-Salem. Most exterior areas are accessible to reporters and photographers. All members of the media, however, are encouraged to contact us at 704-294-9431 prior to filming or photographing on campus. Access may be limited or denied during an emergency or other situations. WSSU is recognized for its iconic clocktower and pedestrian walkway.
Prior clearance is required to conduct interviews, film or photograph inside campus buildings, residence halls and classrooms or any other area that is restricted.
Commercial and non-WSSU student crews interested in filming on campus also should contact 704-294-9431.
A parking permit is required in most spots on campus, including visitor parking. Permits are not required for marked television trucks. However, parking is not permitted in fire lanes, handicapped spaces or reserved parking spots. To request parking, please contact News and Information at 704-294-9431.
WSSU’s photographers maintain a large library of stock images that is available for use by members of the WSSU community and the media. Also, recent photo shoots are regularly posted on WSSU’s SmugMug Page. WSSU retains the copyright to all images. Photos may be published for articles about WSSU as long as they are not altered. The photos must be credited to Winston-Salem State University.
WSSU has a library of b-roll, including campus shots and academic programs, that is available for use by the media. To request access to this footage, please call 704-294-9431.
WSSU welcomes news media to its public campus in Winston-Salem. Most exterior areas are accessible to reporters and photographers. All members of the media, however, are encouraged to contact us at 704-294-9431 prior to filming or photographing on campus. Access may be limited or denied during an emergency or other situations. WSSU is recognized for its iconic clocktower and pedestrian walkway.
Prior clearance is required to conduct interviews, film or photograph inside campus buildings, residence halls and classrooms or any other area that is restricted.
Note: Commercial and non-WSSU student crews interested in filming on campus should contact 704-294-9431.
Media Resources
News releases and announcements are emailed to media as news breaks. In addition, “In Brief,” a monthly compilation of news, is emailed once monthly. To be added to our distribution list, please call 704-294-9431, giving your name, job title, email address, news medium and location.
Press Release Feed
Campus Events
News Articles
Returning Together | A Message to Our Ramily from Chancellor Bonita J. Brown
November 09, 2026
Supporting Our Ramily Following Tragedy | Classes Canceled Nov. 9
November 08, 2026
A Message to Our Ramily from Chancellor Bonita J. Brown
November 08, 2026
From classroom setback to scientific success: WSSU alumnus, Antentor Hinton Jr., returns as convocation speaker
November 04, 2026
