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  • 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.
  • A Message from Chancellor Robinson

    January 09, 2023

    After a 39-year career in higher education, Chancellor Elwood Robinson announced today he will retire from Winston-Salem State University on June 30, 2023.
  • A Letter from Chancellor Robinson

    December 14, 2022

    As many of you know, there was an incident this morning involving a student and a faculty member that has escalated on social media. We now have more information regarding the event and want to share some key information with our campus community. 
  • Statement from WSSU Police: Events in Minneapolis

    May 31, 2020

    As your incoming Director of Police and Public Safety, I want to share with you my thoughts on the recent events in Minneapolis where George Floyd, an unarmed man, died while in police custody, says Amir Henry.

  • Letter from Chancellor Robinson – New Athletic Director Named

    November 06, 2019

    Etienne M.H. Thomas will be joining the Ram Family as the new director of athletics for Winston-Salem State University.
  • Statement from WSSU Police: Homecoming 2019 Safety

    October 25, 2019

    Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson and WSSU Police and Public Safety want to ensure that Homecoming is a safe experience for everyone. Here are some things to consider during your time at Homecoming events.
  • Chancellor Robinson: Welcome Back!

    August 19, 2019

    The beginning of a new academic year brings renewed energy and opportunities for us all, Chancellor Robinson says. 
  • Letter from Chancellor Robinson – Dr. Peggy Valentine

    July 12, 2019

    Dr. Peggy Valentine, dean of the School of Health Sciences, has been name interim chancellor of Fayetteville State University.
  • Letter from Chancellor Robinson – Athletics Director Search

    May 30, 2019

    Update on the search process for the director of athletics position. 
  • Letter from Chancellor Robinson – Events at UNCC

    May 01, 2019

    As fellow citizens of North Carolina and fellow members of the University of North Carolina family, our hearts are breaking following the news of a shooting at UNC-Charlotte last night.
  • Statement: Lockdown lifted on campus

    April 06, 2019

    WSSU's campus was placed on lockdown for about an hour early Saturday morning while university police and Winston-Salem Police responded to a call of a fight in Brown Residence Hall. No serious injuries were reported.
  • Chancellor's Thanksgiving Letter

    November 15, 2018

    This is a wonderful time of the year, with autumn leaves falling, cooler temperatures, and the bonds of friendship and community strengthened through the gathering of family and friends. Thanksgiving is the herald of the holiday season, a time when we celebrate the connections we have with those we love.
  • Statement from WSSU Police: Homecoming Safety

    October 11, 2018

    The chancellor and WSSU Campus Police and Public Safety want to ensure that Homecoming is a safe experience for everyone. Here are some things to consider during your time at Homecoming events.
  • Letter from Chancellor Robinson – Hurricane Florence

    September 17, 2018

    We are grateful that Winston-Salem State University has escaped this deadly storm relatively unscathed. While we have had some minor localized flooding and some downed tree limbs, our campus has fared remarkably well. Unfortunately, many others in the state have not been as lucky.