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Odom named Director of Housing and Residence Life
June 01, 2022
Dr. Shawn Odom has been appointed Director of Housing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University.WSSU astrobotany students work with NASA and the Kennedy Space Center
May 18, 2022
Winston-Salem State University’s Astrobotany Lab provides undergraduates with opportunities to work with NASA and shadow scientists and researchers at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral.Dr. Cynthia Williams Brown to be honored with a Women of Vision Health Equity Advocate award
May 18, 2022
Dr. Cynthia Williams Brown is at the center of the fight against health inequities. On June 2 she will take center stage to be recognized for her work as the YWCA presents her with a Women of Vision award.WSSU Class of 2022: Where are they headed?
May 11, 2022
As Winston-Salem State University prepares for another commencement, here’s a glimpse of where a few of the 2022 graduates are headed post-graduation.WSSU’s Rajah Caruth to Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway May 27
May 11, 2022
Sophomore Rajah Caruth will be the first professional driver in a NASCAR series to represent an HBCU. Caruth will be racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27 as part of the Coca-Cola 600 weekend in Concord, N.C.WSSU awarded a $1.8 million grant to empower the next generation of Black STEM teachers
May 09, 2022
STEM careers generate more than two trillion dollars in revenue, support 67 percent of jobs in the United States, and Winston-Salem State University is leading the charge to prepare the next generation of STEM leaders.Gov. Roy Cooper appoints WSSU police chief Amir Henry to state commission
April 14, 2022
Last week Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to North Carolina Boards and Commissions. Winston-Salem State University's Chief of Police Amir Henry was appointed to the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.WSSU Center for the Study of Economic Mobility selected for prestigious Fair Housing Breaking Barriers Award
April 11, 2022
What began as a “startling” revelation to Winston-Salem State University economics professor Craig Richardson five years ago has developed into a community-changing program that has been selected for one of Winston-Salem’s most prestigious community awards.WSSU occupational therapy program offers one-of-a-kind mental health concentration
April 11, 2022
Occupational therapy involves the use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover, or maintain the meaningful activities, or occupations of individuals. All-to-often though, a key tool is missing for occupational therapists: mental health training.
PNC Entrepreneurial Fellows program prepares the next generation of business owners
April 01, 2022
The PNC Entrepreneurial Fellows program, administered by the Winston-Salem State University Center of Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (CFESI), is designed to help students learn critical aspects of new venture creation.Introducing Brilliance Lab
March 17, 2022
Winston-Salem State University is engaging in an exciting new venture that will provide the opportunity for every student to graduate with both a degree and a business plan.DeBono earns UNC Board of Governor’s Teaching Award
March 16, 2022
Amber DeBono, Ph.D, an associate professor of psychology at Winston-Salem State University, has been honored by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors as a recipient of the 2022 Awards for Excellence in Teaching.WSSU hosts its first faculty Fulbright Scholar Rita Ismailova
March 10, 2022
When Rita Ismailova was selected to be a Fulbright Scholar, she had the choice to pick most any college or university in the world to attend for almost a year of research.
WSSU Awarded $175,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to help improve adult college graduation rates in North Carolina
February 14, 2022
WSSU to host NC Governor’s School
February 07, 2022
The western campus of the North Carolina Governor’s school will have a new home beginning this summer, moving from High Point University, where it was located for the last three years, to Winston-Salem State University.WSSU announces MLK Building the Dream award winners
February 06, 2022
Awardees are recognized during the annual MLK celebration event that is co-sponsored by WSSU and Wake Forest University. The awards are presented to a professor or administrator and a student from each institution who exemplify Dr. King’s spirit of justice and equality for the betterment of the community as well as the institutions.
Winston-Salem State University to build new digital space with $1 million grant from Adobe
February 02, 2022
When Wanda White first saw the Adobe Digital Space at Clemson University a year or so ago, she knew Winston-Salem State University should have one.Wall named chief of staff
October 03, 2021
Letitia C. Wall has been named chief of staff and operations officer for Winston-Salem State University’s Office of the Chancellor.Isom named chief audit risk and compliance officer
October 03, 2021
Rod Isom has been elevated to chief audit risk and compliance officer at Winston-Salem State University, effective immediately.
Gingles named chief marketing officer
October 03, 2021
Haley Gingles has been appointed chief marketing officer (CMO) at Winston-Salem State University.
Woodley Named Director of Alumni Engagement
September 21, 2021
Thesha Woodley has been appointed director of alumni engagement for Winston-Salem State University, where she will lead the creation of programs and services to effectively manage and sustain relationships with the over 30,000 alumni.
Football & Homecoming Protocol Update
September 20, 2021
Winston-Salem State University is excited to welcome supporters back to campus for sports and other community events. To keep all our patrons safe, we will implement additional Covid-19 safety protocols. These protocols will be effective immediately for all WSSU events.WSSU Study Shows Minorities, Disabled Face Even Greater Health Care Barriers During COVID-19 Pandemic
June 30, 2021
It is no secret that underserved segments of the population … minorities and the disabled … face serious barriers when it comes to health care in this country.
A team of Winston-Salem State University faculty members – Dr. Tammara Thomas, Dr. Keisha Rogers, and Dr. Felicia Simpson – recently concluded research that showed those barriers were even more pervasive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WSSU aquatics director creates new water ballet class
May 26, 2021
Sometimes to move forward, you need to look back, or at least that’s according to the old adage.
It certainly rings true for Laura Garner, aquatics director at Winston-Salem State University.
CADS Research Showcase Highlights 6 Groundbreaking Student/Faculty Research Projects
April 30, 2021
Students and faculty affiliated with Winston-Salem State University’s Center for Applied Data Science (CADS) presented their research on COVID-19, spatial justice, and other key topics during a virtual departmental showcase on April 6, 2021.
Zubov earns UNC Board of Governor’s Teaching Award
April 26, 2021
Winston-Salem State University Professor Lynne Roche Zubov is the winner of the 2021 Board of Governors Teaching Award.Persisting After the Verdict
April 21, 2021
With the guilty verdicts handed to ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd may come a variety of emotions within in our campus community.WSSU rehabilitation counseling, on the road for recovery with new community support mobile unit
March 31, 2021
WSSU Department of Rehabilitation Counseling will be hitting the road with a new Behavioral and Health Community Support Unit (BeHCU).SBA grant to establish women’s business center at WSSU
March 29, 2021
The S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation has been awarded a grant by the Small Business Administration to establish the 6th Women’s Business Center in North Carolina and the second at a North Carolina historically black university.
Letter from Chancellor Robinson: We Stand Against Hate
March 22, 2021
The unfortunate increase in violent incidents against our Asian, Asian American, and Asian Pacific Islander citizens has been alarming. The level of cruelty demonstrated is heartbreaking and should give each of us pause to reflect upon who we are as a community.WSSU begins work on 2021-26 Strategic Plan
March 17, 2021
Winston-Salem State University’s Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) kicked off their planning process on Feb. 26. Their goal is to develop a realistic and measurable Strategic Plan 2021-26 that is in place by September.STARTALK Chinese Language Program is back with new virtual format
March 08, 2021
WSSU Department of World Languages and Culture will now offer the STARTALK intensive Chinese summer program in a digital format. Beginning July 12, the three-week program that explores the Mandarin language and Chinese culture will be available to high school and college students from anywhere in the world.
First HBCU-based physical therapy residency program receives accreditation
March 08, 2021
WSSU-Novant Health Physical Therapy Neurologic Clinical Residency Program receives full accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education. WSSU is the first HBCU in the nation to offer a fully accredited PT residency program.
WSSU’s Red Sea of Sound to be featured on ABC
February 25, 2021
WSSU Red Sea of Sound Marching Band to be featured on ABC Network's “National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” on Feb. 28.
WSSU kicks off February with national appearances
January 29, 2021
WSSU kicks off its spring semester with the return of Future Focus Now and two appearances on national television.WSSU Chancellor receives coronavirus vaccine, encourages community to do the same
January 27, 2021
WSSU Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on camera during Novant Health visit.Letter from Chancellor Robinson – MLK Day 2021
January 15, 2021
On Monday, January 18, Winston-Salem State University, along with others across the nation, will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – as we have done for over thirty years.WSSU, UNCSA and Wake Forest to celebrate MLK Day with joint read-in day
January 14, 2021
WSSU, UNCSA and Wake Forest University to celebrate MLK Day with joint virtual read-in day on Saturday, Jan. 23.2020: A year of perseverance at WSSU
December 16, 2020
As the first year of this new decade comes to an end, here’s a look back at some of the year’s most memorable WSSU news stories.
WSSU raises $3.3 million for student financial aid
December 11, 2020
WSSU’s Million Dollar Match campaign exceeded its $2 million goal by more than 60 percent - providing almost $3.4 million for student scholarships.WSSU justice studies students created Ronnie Long Project, campaigned for exoneration of wrongly-convicted N.C. man
December 07, 2020
WSSU justice studies faculty and students help exonerate Ronnie Long, a North Carolina man who served 44 years in prison after being wrongly convicted.Ranking: WSSU has #1 no GRE master’s in healthcare administration online program
November 19, 2020
WSSU has the no. 1 most affordable no GRE master’s in healthcare administration online programWSSU to celebrate International Education Week virtually
November 12, 2020
WSSU’s Office of International Programs to celebrate International Education Week virtually, Nov. 16 - 20, to bring awareness to the art, culture, and perspectives of its international students and partners.2021 Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15
October 07, 2020
The open enrollment period to update your State Health Plan and NCFlex benefits is Oct. 15 – 31.White named deputy chief of WSSU Police and Public Safety department
September 23, 2020
Kelly White, a native of Hertford, North Carolina, has joined Winston-Salem State University’s Police and Public Safety department as deputy chief.
WSSU to celebrate Founder’s Day with virtual celebration
September 23, 2020
Winston-Salem State University will honor its 128th year and founder Dr. Simon Green Atkins with a virtual celebration on Sept. 28.WSSU awarded $1.5M grant to establish new Center for Applied Data Science
September 03, 2020
WSSU has been awarded a $1.5 million grant funded through the UNC ROI to establish an applied data science center.Eight questions with… Dr. Ereka Williams, associate dean of education
September 02, 2020
Dr. Ereka Williams had several goals when she stepped into her new leadership role as the associate dean of education. WSSU News caught up with her to discuss her mission, goals and personal experiences. Here are eight questions with... Dr. Ereka Williams.
WSSU commends first Adobe Creative Campus faculty fellows
August 26, 2020
Eight WSSU faculty members and CITI fellows become Adobe Creative Campus Faculty Fellows after completing the Adobe Creative Campus Faculty Development Institute.
WSSU announces faculty promotion and tenure awards
August 18, 2020
WSSU rewards 16 faculty members for their outstanding performance with tenure and/or promotion in academic rank for the 2020-21 academic year.Mebane named associate vice chancellor of human resources
August 06, 2020
August Mebane joins WSSU as the associate vice chancellor of human resources. Her appointment began on July 13.
Former teacher named associate dean of education at WSSU
July 31, 2020
Dr. Ereka Williams joins WSSU as the associate dean of education, quality assurance, and community engagement as of July 1.
WSSU receives grant funding for behavioral health support
July 30, 2020
WSSU is one of nine UNC System institutions awarded funding as part of the Behavioral Health Initiatives Grant.School of Health Sciences program helps community stay balanced during pandemic
July 21, 2020
Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences offers its fall prevention program virtually.WSSU’s research portfolio tops $51 million
June 24, 2020
Winston-Salem State University has had a stellar year of grant funding. Over 12 months, more than $27 million has been awarded, bringing the university’s total portfolio to just over $51 million, in support of new and ongoing research projects.
WSSU cancels Homecoming 2020
June 18, 2020
Based on guidance from public health officials, feedback from our alumni, and our overriding concern for the health and well-being of the Ram Family, WSSU has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Homecoming event.
School of Health Sciences secures over $5 million in grants to support students
June 17, 2020
WSSU’s School of Health Sciences has secured just over $5 million in grants to directly support students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Occupational Therapy departments.
WSSU nursing renews major accreditation
June 17, 2020
WSSU's nursing program's accreditation has been renewed for an additional 10 years by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.WSSU receives $1 million in funding to fight COVID-19
June 11, 2020
WSSU will receive $1 million from the UNC Board of Governors and the N.C. Policy Collaboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill to fight COVID-19.WSSU names new chief of police
May 27, 2020
WSSU has named Amir Henry to be the next Director of Police and Public Safety, succeeding Chief Patricia Norris, who retired in December 2019. His appointment will be effective on July 1, 2020.WSSU sees 15% increase in Summer I enrollment
May 18, 2020
Despite a global pandemic, summer session enrollment at WSSU has reached its highest level in at least five years. More than 1,500 students are registered for Summer I this year — a 15% increase from last year.WSSU: An economic engine in the Triad
May 08, 2020
In a report recently released by Professor of Accounting, Economics, and Finance, Dr. Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi, and his students, WSSU proves to be a vital pipeline of economic opportunity.WSSU’s RN to BSN program ranks No. 1 in nation
May 08, 2020
WSSU’s online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is now the best in the nation after being ranked no. 3 in 2019.WSSU Launches New Webcast: Future Focus Now
May 04, 2020
Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson's radio show, Future Focus, is back on a new platform with a new name: Future Focus Now.WSSU helps with local PPE shortage
April 29, 2020
WSSU faculty and staff spearheaded a highly successful effort to collect personal protective equipment to go to local public health agencies. The university was able to donate more than 10,000 nitrile gloves and 300 disposable isolation gowns.“After Nine” senior online art exhibition
April 22, 2020
WSSU students express who they are as developing artists through their senior projects. Selections range from photography, painting, watercolor chalk, and even hand-crafted furniture making.Betz wins 2020 governors teaching award
April 08, 2020
WSSU Professor Scott J. Betz, chair of the Arts and Visual Studies Department, is the winner of the 2020 Board of Governors Teaching Award.WSSU offers Ram Relief funds to students affected by COVID-19
April 08, 2020
WSSU offers Ram Relief funds to students affected by COVID-19Vote to #RetoolYourSchool 2020
March 11, 2020
WSSU is competing for up to $50,000 in grants as part of Home Depot’s 2020 Home Depot Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program.
Research for the heart, from the heart
February 27, 2020
Dr. Mesia Steed, associate professor of cell and molecular biology at WSSU, discusses heart health and how she uses her heart disease research to inform others.WSSU, WFU honor Winston-Salem sit-in participants
February 25, 2020
More than 200 Winston-Salem residents gathered to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Winston-Salem sit-in on Sunday, Feb. 23.Haley Gingles joins WSSU as Director of Communications and Media Relations
February 25, 2020
Haley Gingles will be joining WSSU’s Office of Integrated Marketing Communications as the Director of Communications and Media Relations effective March 2, 2020.
WSSU, WFU mark 60th anniversary of Winston-Salem sit-ins with community event
February 14, 2020
A community commemoration vigil will be held in downtown Winston-Salem to mark the 60th anniversary of the event. The event is free and open to the public.
Healthy relationships and the psychology of the heart
February 14, 2020
Dr. Naomi Hall-Byers, a faculty expert in relationship formation and maintenance, sheds some light on the importance of healthy relationships and their effect on college students’ mental, academic and physical health.Celebrate Black History Month with WSSU
February 06, 2020
Check out how you can celebrate Black History Month with WSSU the month of FebruaryBusiness 40 reopens after a nearly two year closure
February 05, 2020
Business 40 reopens as Salem Parkway after being unavailable to motorists for nearly two years.
Two WSSU students flex their multimedia skills at Adobe World Sales Conference
January 23, 2020
Two WSSU students had the experience of a lifetime last month when they were selected to participate in the Adobe World Sales Conference 2020 in Las VegasWSSU’s Office of Integrated Marketing Communications wins four CASE awards
January 22, 2020
WSSU wins four awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in this year’s regional competition recognizing the best communications and engagement from educational institutions.WSSU, Wake Forest celebrates 20th anniversary of MLK Day partnership
January 21, 2020
Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University collaborate to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 20 year anniversary of their partnership.WSSU ranks high in giving during 2019 SECC campaign
January 17, 2020
WSSU faculty, staff and administrators raised $33,040 during the annual State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC), nearly $13,000 more than last year.
Student ambassador offers future Rams a genuine tour
January 15, 2020
WSSU junior Naviyea Adams has conducted dozens of campus tours since becoming a Campus Ambassador his freshman year. Get to know him with WSSU News' 8 Questions with ... .Chancellor Elwood Robinson named one of 10 most dominant HBCU leaders
January 13, 2020
WSSU Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson has been named one of the ten most dominant leaders of 2020 by HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF).
Top 10 WSSU news stories of 2019
December 18, 2019
Here are WSSU's Top 10 news stories for 2019.CSEM Announces 2019-20 Faculty Research Fellows
December 13, 2019
Three WSSU faculty members have been selected as the 2019-20 Center for the Study of Economic Mobility Faculty Research Fellows.
WSSU Police and Public Safety building to be renamed in honor of Police Chief Pat Norris
December 12, 2019
WSSU's Police and Public Safety building to be renamed in honor of first female chief of police.WSSU: A decade of progress
December 12, 2019
The last decade has seen incredible milestones at WSSU. Here are some of the highlights from 2010 to today.
WSSU receives nearly $2 million in new NSF grants
December 03, 2019
WSSU has received nearly $2 million in new grants from the National Science Foundation NSF that will expand research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at the university.
24-year-old will become WSSU’s first early assurance DPT graduate
December 03, 2019
Alexis McCrea ‘17 will make history as the first WSSU student to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree through the Early Assurance Program.
Spatial Justice Studio announces 2019-20 grants
November 27, 2019
The Spatial Justice Studio at the CDI has awarded $12,500 in grants for projects that focus on developing meaningful solutions to spatial justice issues in Winston-Salem.
Alumna helping WSSU students see the world
November 27, 2019
WSSU Alumna Sloane Holmes inspires international travel with passport sponsorships.Psychology student is first from WSSU to attend HRC HBCU summit
November 21, 2019
Ericka Hurt recently became the first WSSU student to participate in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) annual HBCU Leadership Summit.In Brief: New leadership for WSSU's Board of Trustees announced
November 21, 2019
Leaders were elected during the regular Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 20.WSSU Giving Tuesday: 5 Things You Should Know
November 20, 2019
WSSU is again joining thousands of organizations across the globe in participating in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3. Here are five things you should know.
Miss and Mr. WSSU competing for spot in Ebony magazine
November 18, 2019
Taylor Walker, the 80th Miss WSSU, and Kambre Stephens, the 46th Mr. WSSU, need your votes as they compete for a feature in Ebony magazine.Kudos for November: Faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
November 18, 2019
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements for November 2019.School of Health Sciences honors eight 2019 Healthcare Legends of East Winston
November 14, 2019
The event, held during Homecoming, honors those who have made a positive impact on the health and wellness of the residents of East Winston.2 WSSU students named Forbes Under 30 scholars
November 14, 2019
The students were among the 1,000 high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students from across the country selected to attend the Forbes Under 30 summit.WSSU featured on UNC-TV program
November 08, 2019
The segment featured a roundtable discussion with UNC Board of Governors members Harry Smith and Darrell Allison; Bill Roper, UNC System interim president; and six UNC System chancellors, including WSSU's Elwood L. Robinson.14 WSSU students attend TMCF Leadership Institute
November 07, 2019
Fourteen WSSU students were selected to attend the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 19th annual Leadership Institute.Etienne Thomas named athletic director at WSSU
November 07, 2019
Etienne Thomas, director of athletics at Kentucky State University, has been named the next director of athletics at WSSU. She will be officially introduced at a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 7.