News for April
WSSU names Eric Burns director of athletics
April 24, 2026
WSSU has named Eric Burns – an experienced leader with a background spanning athletics, academics, student affairs and fiscal management – as its director of athletics following a national search.
WSSU chancellor, students engage state leaders during Legislative Day visit
April 24, 2026
WSSU Chancellor Bonita J. Brown and three WSSU students visited the North Carolina Legislative Building Wednesday at the invitation of N.C. Sen. Paul Lowe Jr., D-Forsyth, to meet with state legislators.
WSSU Lady Rams honored by governor following historic championship season
April 23, 2026
A historic season for the WSSU women’s basketball team reached another milestone as the Lady Rams were officially recognized by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein during a visit to the Executive Mansion on April 21.
WSSU Lady Rams honored by City of Winston-Salem to celebrate historic season
April 21, 2026
The City of Winston-Salem honored the WSSU women’s basketball team by proclaiming April 20 as “Winston-Salem State University Lady Rams Day.”
WSSU students pitch businesses, win $15,000 to grow startups at RamPitch competition
April 16, 2026
WSSU students recently pitched businesses – including a custom jewelry company specializing in dental covers, in hopes of winning cash prizes to grow their enterprises.
WSSU, Forsyth Tech strengthen partnership to expand student pathways and workforce opportunities
April 15, 2026
WSSU and Forsyth Technical Community College today strengthened their partnership through the signing of seven academic pathway agreements designed to expand access to higher education and support the region’s workforce needs.
WSSU donors, scholars connect at Rams Rising luncheon highlighting impact of scholarships
April 13, 2026
WSSU administrators and student scholarship recipients showed their appreciation to donors at the Rams Rising Scholarship Luncheon April 9 in The Anderson Center’s McNeil Ballroom.
Coach Tierra Terry named Clarence "Big House" Gaines Coach of the Year by the National Sports Media Association
April 07, 2026
Winston-Salem State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tierra Terry has been named the Clarence “Big House” Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.
WSSU to showcase student discovery, creativity during Scholarship Week 2026
April 06, 2026
Winston-Salem State University will spotlight the power of student research, creativity and discovery during Scholarship Week 2026, set for April 6–10.
WSSU launches first Spring Day of Giving April 7–8
April 06, 2026
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is proudly hosting its inaugural Spring Day of Giving April 7 to 8 and invites alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends to support scholarships, programs and initiatives across campus.
WSSU’s NASCAR program brings rising star Rajah Caruth back to campus for marketing event
April 02, 2026
WSSU's NASCAR Campus Lab Program students got firsthand confirmation from one of their own that careers in the racing industry are available – even for newcomers to the sport.
