News for February
A Ram in the 'Kitchen': WSSU alumnus Nathaniel Jones, hair and makeup supervisor for Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ talks about his craft from campus to Broadway
February 26, 2026
Before the bright lights of Broadway, there was Winston-Salem State University, the place where Nathaniel Jones sharpened his talent and learned to believe that anything was possible.
WSSU builds global-ready leaders at Duke–UNC China Leadership Summit
February 25, 2026
WSSU professor Dr. Wen Xiong led a delegation of three students to the 16th annual Duke–UNC China Leadership Summit in February.
WSSU receives $20K CVS Health grant to support food pantry, career closet
February 24, 2026
WSSU has received a $20,000 grant from CVS Health to support its Rams Helping Rams Food Pantry and Career Closet.
WSSU welcomes Dianne Pledger as new director of the Diggs Art Gallery
February 19, 2026
After an extensive national search, WSSU has named Dianne Pledger as the new director of the Diggs Art Gallery, the College of Arts, Sciences and Education announced.
Ten WSSU computer science students secure competitive Nationwide Insurance internships
February 19, 2026
Ten students from the WSSU Department of Computer Science have been selected for highly competitive summer internships at Nationwide Insurance Company.
WSSU senior and golfer featured in national Wilson Golf campaign
February 18, 2026
WSSU senior and men’s golf team member Ahmad Raoul is gaining national attention as the featured athlete in Wilson Golf’s newly launched branding campaign.
WSSU receives $50K Cisco grant that clears path to graduation and expands AI workforce training
February 13, 2026
Global technology leader Cisco is continuing its commitment to Winston-Salem State University with a $50,000 grant from its Community Enablement Team.
WSSU to host Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Qualifying Tournament Feb. 21
February 13, 2026
WSSU will welcome top scholars from 10 HBCUs as it hosts a regional qualifying tournament for the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Feb. 21.
WSSU launches Business Advisory Council to benefit students in new College of Business program
February 10, 2026
WSSU has formed a new College of Business & Entrepreneurship Advisory Council made up of business leaders, many of whom are alumni, that will guide, mentor and advocate for students in this career pathway.
Ashley Duggins named recipient of UNC System Staff Scholarship
February 05, 2026
Ashley Duggins, accreditation manager at WSSU Police and Public Safety, has been selected as one of 17 recipients statewide to receive the Janet B. Royster (JBR) Memorial Staff Scholarship.
WSSU advances commitment to entrepreneurship through Kerusso Scholar Bridge Program
February 02, 2026
WSSU continues to strengthen its commitment to entrepreneurship, experiential learning and workforce development through the Kerusso Scholar Bridge Program.
