News for May

WSSU celebrates its largest spring graduating class in a decade
May 15, 2026
WSSU graduates were encouraged May 15 to walk confidently, trust themselves and live with purpose and integrity during Spring 2026 Commencement Exercises in Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Senior Spotlight: Through grief and grit, WSSU student earns her degree
May 13, 2026
In 2021, during her sophomore year at WSSU, Mikayla Courtney experienced the unthinkable. But despite her setbacks, she will among the 905 graduates crossing the stage on Friday.
WSSU introduces new athletics leadership and outlines bold vision at press conference
May 06, 2026
WSSU officially introduced Eric Burns as its new director of athletics and Jay Butler as head men’s basketball coach during a press conference Wednesday, signaling a bold, unified vision for the future of Ram athletics.