News for November

Gov. Cooper visits WSSU to talk diversity in education
November 29, 2023
N.C. Governor Roy Cooper visited Winston-Salem State University recently to discuss diversity in education. The visit on Nov. 17 was the final stop on the DRIVE Task Force’s statewide tour. DRIVE stands for Developing a Representative and Inclusive Vision for Education.
Winston-Salem State University awards Unleash the Genius grants to faculty and staff
November 29, 2023
In February 2023 the Winston-Salem State University Chancellor’s Executive Staff issued a request for proposals for faculty and staff to create programs designed to improve undergraduate student success outcomes focused explicitly on student retention, student engagement, student belonging, and student debt load.
Alumnus Oscar Ball III giving back one game at a time
November 21, 2023
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.
BIG WINS FOR WSSU IN NC STATE BUDGET
November 21, 2023
After months of diligent effort by our elected officials in the General Assembly, Governor Cooper, and our leadership at the UNC System and Board of Governors, a final state budget was adopted in early October.
WSSU in conjunction with 20 community organizations to partner in opening state-of-the-art center
November 15, 2023
The Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness (Generations Center), a state-of-the-art community center, will hold its ribbon cutting and open house on Friday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 114 West 30th Street, Winston-Salem.
WSSU fraternity to host the 27th annual Sleep-Out for the Homeless Campaign
November 14, 2023
Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated along with Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) students will brave the elements on Friday, Nov. 17, to shed light on the issue of homelessness in the community.
WSSU, Wake Forest honors healthcare legends of East Winston during annual luncheon
November 14, 2023
For the past seven years, WSSU, in partnership with Northwest Area Health Education Center (NW AHEC) of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, honors this history by hosting the Healthcare Legends of East Winston luncheon, said Cooper, who serves on the planning committee.
WSSU faculty member Dr. Keisha Rogers earns awards from two professional rehabilitation associations
November 14, 2023
Dr. Keisha Grayson Rogers, associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at Winston-Salem State University, has received awards from two professional rehabilitation counseling associations.
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY AND WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY TO PLAY IN 2024 NBA HBCU CLASSIC PRESENTED BY ATT ON FEB. 17
November 09, 2023
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 climbs to no. 1 in ESPN Band of The Year
November 09, 2023
The latest rankings for the ESPN Band of The Year HBCU band championship are in and Winston-Salem State University has made the leap to no. 1.
WSSU’s Global Understanding class helping homeless for the holidays with actions and words
November 09, 2023
Healthcare Management’s Global Understanding Class will be collecting items for gift bags through Nov. 15 to be presented to the homeless population. The bags will be delivered to the Samaritan Ministry on Nov. 17.
Winston-Salem State University receives $1.17M grant to help prepare special education teachers
November 09, 2023
The Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Department of Education was awarded $1,172,722 by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to recruit, prepare and support special education teachers.
Winston-Salem State University to beautify campus this week with Home Depot Retool Your School grant
November 01, 2023
The popular hammocks on the campus of Winston-Salem State University will soon have some competition. A $40,000 Home Depot Retool Your School improvement grant will add red Adirondack chairs and tables across campus this week.
The New York Times names Winston-Salem State University as top school in NC for economic mobility
November 01, 2023
The New York Times names Winston-Salem State University as the number one school in North Carolina for economic mobility based on the people’s choice.