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WSSU awarded half-million-dollar grant for domestic violence awareness program
December 03, 2024
Winston-Salem State University received nearly half a million dollars to launch a new initiative focused on fostering a safe and supportive environment while addressing and preventing domestic violence. The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, awarded a $499,976 grant to RamsSafe.
WSSU Police earn 'gold standard' accreditation
December 03, 2024
Winston-Salem State Police and Public Safety earned its fourth reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the recognized gold standard in public safety accreditation.A Season of Progress: Celebrating WSSU’s Achievements Together
December 03, 2024
As I reflect on my first months as Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University, I am inspired by the incredible accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Homecoming was a highlight of my time here. It was incredible to watch generations of the Ramily come together to celebrate all that is wonderful about WSSU.
WSSU announces new university advancement leadership
November 27, 2024
Winston-Salem State University’s new advancement leadership team is poised to enhance alumni and community engagement, as well as philanthropic contributions. Kevan Turman is the new vice chancellor for University Advancement; and John D. Kirby Jr. is assistant vice chancellor.
WSSU announces strategic alliance with global tech leader Cisco
October 31, 2024
Winston-Salem State University has formed a groundbreaking alliance with Cisco, a global technology leader, that will enhance student employability, bolster faculty and staff resources, and strengthen the university’s infrastructure. The transformative agreement was officially signed Oct. 29 during an on-campus ceremony.
New renovated teaching center, mobile lab to better prepare education majors for careers
October 17, 2024
The Winston-Salem State University Department of Education hosted a grand opening of its newly renovated Curriculum Materials Center (CMC) and Innovative Teaching Lab on Oct. 3, as well as unveiled a new Mobile STEAM Lab: Bringing Classrooms to Communities.
WSSU awarded $400K to enhance computer science program using esports lab
October 16, 2024
Winston-Salem State University has received a $400,000 National Science Foundation grant that will integrate esports into its computer science education program. This project will help WSSU improve computer science education and attract new underrepresented minority students to pursue a computer science degree.
Dr. Rashunda Richardson awarded more than half-a-million dollar grant to advance research capacity at WSSU
October 10, 2024
Dr. Rashunda Richardson, associate professor of psychological science at Winston-Salem State University, was awarded $571,146 from the National Science Foundation as part of an HBCU collaborative to advance research capacity at HBCUs.HUD awards $4M to Winston-Salem State University to create Research Center of Excellence
October 03, 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded nearly $4 million to Winston-Salem State University to establish a Research Center of Excellence. Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman made the announcement during a press conference on WSSU’s campus following her visit with students.
WSSU emergency personnel deployed to UNC Asheville to help with hurricane aftermath
September 30, 2024
Winston-Salem State University Office of Emergency Management (OEM) personnel have been deployed to UNC Asheville to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene while the WSSU campus holds a drive to help peer institutions impacted by the storm. Jason Stogner, director of OEM, was deployed on Sept. 28, and Sarah Isom, assistant director, left Sept. 30.
WSSU chancellor, Liberian minister of education hold historic first meeting on bilateral collaboration
September 30, 2024
Winston-Salem State University is honored to announce a historic first meeting between Chancellor Bonita Brown and Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, Minister of Education of the Republic of Liberia. The meeting took place on Sept. 30 on the WSSU campus and marks an important landmark in fostering bilateral collaboration in higher education.
New chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society to hold first induction ceremony Sept. 29
September 26, 2024
The Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the S.G. Atkins Honor Society will host induction ceremonies for each group from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Dillard Auditorium in the Anderson Center. This will be the first induction ceremony for Phi Kappa Phi. WSSU's chapter was installed in January.
WSSU designated an official StormReady university
September 19, 2024
Winston-Salem State University officially became a StormReady campus during a Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 17. Nick Petro, warning coordination meteorologist of the National Weather Service (NWS), Raleigh office, read the official letter and designation during the program and presented it to Jason Stogner, director of the WSSU Office of Emergency Management.
WSSU Provost announces new and acting appointments
September 19, 2024
As Winston-Salem State University launches into the 2024-2025 academic year, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Anthony Graham, announced the following new and acting appointments in the Divisions of Academic and Student Affairs.
WSSU educator, Dr. Fran Oates, celebrates 50 years in classroom and as college graduate during same year
September 12, 2024
This is a special year for Dr. Fran Bates Oates, who has 50 reasons to celebrate. This year marks her 50th anniversary as an educator and is also her 50th class reunion at Winston-Salem State University as a member of the Class of 1974.
WSSU to become an official StormReady campus in ceremony Sept. 17
September 12, 2024
Winston-Salem State University will officially become a StormReady campus during a recognition ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Donald J. Reaves Center, Room 100A, featuring Nicholas “Nick” Petro, warning coordination meteorologist of the National Weather Service in Raleigh.
WSSU awarded $300K EPIIC grant to strengthen STEM workforce development
September 05, 2024
Winston-Salem State University was awarded a $370,000 grant to better prepare students for STEM jobs. The award is a part of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program.
WSSU professor, Dr. Keisha Rogers, awarded NEH grant to explore dynamics of Black faculty at HBCUs
September 05, 2024
Dr. Keisha Grayson Rogers, professor of rehabilitation counseling at Winston-Salem State University, was awarded a $299,989 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Collaborative Research grant. Rogers’ project was one of four funded in the state of North Carolina.WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown introduces herself to faculty, staff at kickoff assembly
August 15, 2024
Encourages campus to get excited about change
Employees of Winston-Salem State University got a chance to hear from its 14th Chancellor Bonita Brown during the annual faculty and staff kickoff Aug. 14 at Dillard Auditorium on the campus of WSSU. It was Brown’s first address to the campus community as it prepares for the new academic school year.
WSSU receives $1.2M DOE grant to support aspiring special education teachers
June 12, 2024
The Department of Education at Winston-Salem State University has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
WSSU’s Integrated Marketing team wins two Telly Awards
June 12, 2024
Winston-Salem State University’s Office of Integrated Marketing Communications has won two Telly Awards for a recruitment video in the record-breaking 45th Annual Telly Awards.
WSSU announces 14th Chancellor
May 29, 2024
Bonita J. Brown has been named the 14th Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University. She was elected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, following her nomination by University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans. Brown will assume her role on July 1, 2024.
WSSU Class of 2024 depart to serve with inspiring message from US Vice President
May 16, 2024
This class was unique as it was the class that felt the disruptions of the global pandemic as students transitioned from high school graduates to college freshmen. Their high school graduations were mostly likely in person and college orientations were shackled by social distancing.
CITI honors ACUE Faculty Class of 2024
May 16, 2024
The Center for Innovative and Transformative Instruction (CITI) recognized its Class of 2024 Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Credentialed Educators and micro-credential completers. The pinning ceremony was held May 14 at the Bermuda Run Country Club.
Winston-Salem State University partners with Wake Forest University School of Medicine to create pathway program for PA Students
May 02, 2024
Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Winston-Salem State University have created a pathway program to encourage more Winston-Salem State students to pursue careers as Physician Assistants (PA) and apply to Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s PA program.WSSU partners with baseball team for 'Night at the Dash'
April 23, 2024
Winston-Salem State University partners with the Winston-Salem Dash minor league baseball team for WSSU Night at the Dash on Thursday, April 25. The game will feature the WSSU band, Powerhouse cheerleaders and Amon the Ram. Admissions' representatives will also be on site.
WSSU IMC team wins three Collegiate Advertising Awards
April 17, 2024
Winston-Salem State University’s Office of Integrated Marketing Communications was named among the top in the nation in the 2023 Collegiate Advertising Awards Program.
Six Winston-Salem State students accepted into master-level athletic training programs
April 17, 2024
Six students from Winston-Salem State University’s Sports Medicine Department have been accepted into Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) programs at various universities, resulting in history-making admissions for two of the students and for WSSU.Virtual Reality revolutionizes nursing education with Patient Ready's innovative approach
April 05, 2024
In a groundbreaking development, the commercialization of Virtual Reality (VR) experiences in nursing education is poised to transform the landscape of skill acquisition for nursing students.WSSU to host author, actress Tabitha Brown in next Slater Speaker Series – ‘cause that’s our business’
March 21, 2024
Winston-Salem State University’s Slater Speaker Series, presented in partnership with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, will host author and actress Tabitha Brown. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on April 17 at the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem. It is free to attend; however, tickets are required.WSSU kicks off Scholarship Week “A Gallery of Genius” on April 1, 2024
March 21, 2024
On Monday, April 1 Winston-Salem State University kicks off Scholarship Week 2024: A Gallery of Genius. WSSU students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend biggest academic event of the year that shines a spotlight on how scholars from all disciplines Unleash their Genius.
WSSU to host second annual, two-day Cancer Awareness Event this week
March 19, 2024
Join us for the second annual Cancer Awareness Event. Thursday, March 21 will feature a panel discussion on the different types of cancer. The panelists will feature representatives from the local healthcare community. The following day, Friday, March 22 enjoy a variety of interactive events taking place at WSSU's practice field.
WSSU to host town hall, conference on the impact and recovery of COVID-19 among NC counties
March 19, 2024
Winston-Salem State University’s HBCU Research Consortium Team, in collaboration with the NC Counts Coalition, will host a two-day program on the impact of COVID-19 among counties in North Carolina.WSSU receives grant to teach students how to use artificial intelligence responsibly and ethically
February 29, 2024
Winston-Salem State University is taking steps to ensure that students learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and ethically. More than 200 students are studying various ways to develop and use AI in courses such as art, world films, statistics, chemistry, English, business ethics, and exercise science.
WSSU a partner in innovation engines program in North Carolina, awarded up to $160M in 10-year grant
February 21, 2024
Winston-Salem State University is a part of an inaugural U.S. National Science Foundation Engines Program award that provides $15 million for the first two years and up to $160 million for 10 years.Two 1-Day Research and Development Grant Writing Workshops – March 11 and May 14
February 01, 2024
In collaboration with our partners at the QEM Network, the WSSU Office of Sponsored Programs has scheduled 2 identical 1-day workshops focusing on NIH and NSF grants. These workshops will include intimate knowledge of the grant writing, submission, and review processes with experts.WSSU purchases telescope, upgrades observatory
February 01, 2024
Grant award, $200,000. Observatory upgrades, $115,000. Attracting more African American STEM students to study astronomy, priceless. That’s the overall goal in the purchase of Winston-Salem State University’s new telescope inside its observatory perched atop Hill Hall, said Dr. Lei Zhang, physics professor since 2005.WSSU celebrates Black History Month with host of events, film screenings, book tour
January 31, 2024
Winston-Salem State University will celebrate Black History Month with several events to elevate a consciousness of artistic excellence and civic engagement.WSSU’s marketing team wins Gold Medal award for digital marketing project
January 25, 2024
Winston-Salem State University’s Office of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) received a Gold Medal from the 11th Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards (EDMA) for its digital marketing efforts.WSSU emergency management team, Isom and Stogner, receive Certified Emergency Manager credential
January 25, 2024
Sarah Isom and Jason Stogner of Winston-Salem State University’s Emergency Management team were approved by the Certification Commission during its October and December review meetings to receive the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) credential.Physical Therapy seeks volunteers for student research dealing with back issues
January 24, 2024
Winston-Salem State University’s Department of Physical Therapy is looking for participants for a study titled: “Evaluation of segmental lumbar spinal motion and physiological responses following common spinal mobilization techniques.”
CollegeNET ranks WSSU No. 2 in the nation for being a social mobility innovator
January 18, 2024
Technology provider CollegeNET ranks Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) No. 2 in the United States for being a driver of social mobility for its students. Social mobility, as defined by CollegeNET, involves delivering a high-quality college education at an affordable price to create opportunities for students to move from one socioeconomic class to another.
WSSU Police Department honors outstanding officers, employees at first awards gala ceremony
January 18, 2024
Several Winston-Salem State University campus police officers and employees were recognized for their outstanding service and going above and beyond the call of duty during the inaugural WSSU Police and Public Safety Awards Gala Ceremony.WSSU: The Year in Review
January 01, 2024
There is a quote that goes, “the only time you should look back is to see how far you’ve come.” As 2023 ends, Winston-Salem State University looks back at the 15 most impactful news stories of the year that highlight progress, changes, trailblazers, national recognitions, innovation and engagement.WSSU shows you the money
December 21, 2023
It’s been three years since Winston-Salem State University announced its largest donation in the school’s history from a single donor. Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $30 million to WSSU in December 2020.Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Announced
December 08, 2023
University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans and Winston-Salem State University Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Kelly today announced the formation of a 13-member committee to launch the search for the next chancellor of the university. Kelly will serve as the chair of the committee.Winston-Salem State University, Southern University Law Center receive Gold Standard Accreditation from CEO Roundtable on Cancer
December 06, 2023
The schools, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Southern University Law Center (SULC) join more than 200 private, nonprofit and governmental organizations across the country that have received Gold Standard accreditation.
WSSU Nursing Honor Society receives international recognition for chapter excellence in outreach, leadership development
December 06, 2023
Winston-Salem State University’s Rho Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing was awarded the International Chapter Key Award for its excellence in service, community outreach and leadership development at the 47th Biennial Convention.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.
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 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.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 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.Safety Tips for Homecoming 2023
October 11, 2023
WSSU’s Forever Red Homecoming is the time to celebrate Winston-Salem State University’s spirit and respect some of our most beloved traditions. By celebrating all the wonderful things about being a Ram, it is advised to be cautious while enjoying the festivities of WSSU Homecoming.
NASA awards $1.3M to WSSU and two other NC HBCUs for data science and AI research
September 05, 2023
NASA has awarded $1.3 million to three N.C. HBCUs including Winston-Salem State University for data science and artificial intelligence research.Winston-Salem State University awarded $5M grant for quantum information science program
August 24, 2023
Winston-Salem State University is making a quantum leap into the future with a $5 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant award to establish and develop its Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) program.Winston-Salem State University announces new positions on Integrated Marketing and Communications team
August 23, 2023
Haley Gingles, chief marketing and communications officer of Winston-Salem State University, announces an addition and two promotions to the Integrated Marketing and Communications team that will enhance the university’s effectiveness in storytelling, marketing and branding.WSSU to host first esports competitive event Aug. 30
August 16, 2023
Winston-Salem State University will host its first esports competitive event this month to further expose students to the growing gaming industry. WSSU Campus Clash will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the University Recreation Game Room and Salon on campus.
Dr. Hossein Khalili as the Senior Associate Dean for the School of Health Sciences
August 03, 2023
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hossein Khalili as the Senior Associate Dean for the School of Health Sciences. Dr. Khalili is an internationally recognized scholar, expert, and leader in the field of interprofessional education. He has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, 15 of which are in higher education.
Winston-Salem State University incorporates 3D printing of splints into occupational therapy curriculum
August 01, 2023
Winston-Salem State University has become the first university in the country to partner with Spentys to use 3D printing technology to produce high-quality, economic orthotic splints and introduce that technology into its occupational therapy curriculum.
Dr. LaToya McNeill Wiley appointed as Interim Vice Chancellor for Financial Planning and Budget
August 01, 2023
I am especially pleased to welcome Dr. LaToya McNeill Wiley back to WSSU. Effective August 3, 2023, Dr. Wiley will serve as the Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Financial Planning and Budget.
Dr. Breonte Guy appointed as the Interim Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences
July 26, 2023
I am pleased to announce Dr. Breonte Guy has been appointed to serve as interim Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences. Dr. Guy, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, joined WSSU in the fall of 2014.Dr. Rachelle (Shelly) Barnes appointed as the interim Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
July 26, 2023
I am pleased to announce Dr. Rachelle (Shelly) Barnes has been appointed to serve as the interim Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.Dr. Jerrell W. Robinson selected as Associate Dean of New Student Experiences and Undergraduate Engaged Learning in University College
July 13, 2023
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerrell W. Robinson, who has been selected to serve as the Associate Dean of New Student Experiences and Undergraduate Engaged Learning in University College, effective August 1, 2023, after a national search.Dr. Tony Artimisi appointed as Associate Provost of Academic Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness
July 13, 2023
After a national search, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Tony Artimisi has been appointed the Associate Provost of Academic Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness effective July 1, 2023.Dr. Shawn Holt appointed as Associate Provost of Research and Innovation
July 13, 2023
After a national search, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Shawn Holt has been appointed the Associate Provost of Research and Innovation effective July 17, 2023.Chancellor Anthony Graham shares his vision for the upcoming academic year
July 13, 2023
I am honored to serve as the Chancellor during the 2023-24 academic year. I realize the responsibility before us to execute the audacious vision of our founder, Dr. Simon Green Atkins, who created an institution where every student would meet the challenges of the day equipped with an education designed to prepare the “head, hand, and heart.”WSSU professor Michele Lewis awarded a Fulbright Grant
June 19, 2023
Winston-Salem State University professor of psychological sciences Dr. Michele K. Lewis has been named a 2023-2024 Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair in Arts and Social Sciences in Canada and North America.
WSSU establishes a partnership with Academic Resilience Consortium (ARC)
June 07, 2023
I am pleased to share that WSSU has established a partnership with Academic Resilience Consortium (ARC). ARC is an association of faculty, staff, and students in higher education who are dedicated to understanding and promoting student resilience.WSSU awarded $2.26 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy
May 31, 2023
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has been awarded a $2.26 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop quantum information science and engineering (QISE) curricula to help grow a diverse workforce for the emerging field of technology in the Carolinas.Winston-Salem State University congratulates faculty who have earned tenure and promotions
May 15, 2023
Winston-Salem State University congratulates our talented faculty members who have been awarded endowed professorships, tenure, and been promoted to full professors.WSSU celebrates faculty excellence in research and teaching at annual banquet
May 12, 2023
On May 1, 2023 Winston-Salem State University celebrated its Faculty Awards and Research and Sponsored Program Banquet. WSSU honored faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, and procuring grant funding.
WSSU to celebrate the Class of 2023 at Commencement on Friday, May 12
May 11, 2023
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) will celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 at a Commencement Ceremony at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial (LJVM) Coliseum on Friday, May 12.
Class of Spring 2023 Where Are They Headed? Part Two
May 04, 2023
Another Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Commencement is upon us, as graduates depart to serve. Here's a glimpse of where a few students from the Class of Spring 2023 are headed.
Winston-Salem State University, UNCSA, and the North Carolina Collaboratory partner to launch virtual reality training for nursing students
May 03, 2023
Winston-Salem State University School of Health Sciences will be the first HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in North Carolina to incorporate virtual reality (VR) into the clinical training curriculum for nursing students.Dr. Elva Jones earns the UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching 2023
May 03, 2023
Dr. Elva J. Jones is professor and founding and current chair of the Department of Computer Science at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), a position she has held since 1991.
WSSU wins $40,000 from Home Depot® to retool our school
April 19, 2023
For the second year in a row, Winston-Salem State University has been selected for a Home Depot® Retool Your School Award. WSSU was in the top 10 HBCUs to win the award.
Winston-Salem State University is having a spectacular April 2023
April 19, 2023
We are only halfway through April 2023 and Winston-Salem State University students, faculty, and staff are unleashing their genius on our campus, at the North Carolina House of Representatives, and at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Here’s a quick overview.
Chancellor Robinson will receive the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award from the Old Hickory Council on April 27
March 21, 2023
The Hickory Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Distinguished Citizen Award event on Thursday, April 27, 2023, to recognize Dr. Elwood Robinson, chancellor of Winston-Salem State University, who has shown to personify the spirit of Scouting.
WSSU professor receives Professional Writing and Research Award from the North Carolina Counseling Association
March 21, 2023
Dr. Keisha G. Rogers, Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at Winston-Salem State University received the Professional Writing and Research Award at the North Carolina Counseling Association (NCCA) Annual Conference, held on February 10-11, 2023, in Durham, NC.
WSSU Center for Applied Data Science hosted a 2-day workshop for area high school students
March 14, 2023
The Center for Applied Data Science (CADS) at Winston-Salem State University hosted the 2023 Day Data Science Workshop for High School Students in early March. The workshop was funded by a grant from University of North Carolina System and received support from Hanes Brands, Inc.
Winston-Salem State University announces the Martin Luther King Jr. Building the Dream award winners
February 06, 2023
For the past 21 years Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University have collaborated on an event to celebrate the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. One of the traditions of this collaboration is naming winners of the “Building the Dream” award.McClinton Named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
February 02, 2023
Ms. Lisa McClinton has been named the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, effective April 1. “I am extremely excited to welcome Lisa to lead at her alma mater, “stated Chancellor Elwood Robinson.WSSU congratulates faculty who received promotions and tenure
January 18, 2023
Winston-Salem State University congratulates the faculty members listed below who received promotions and/or tenure in 2021-2022.
WSSU Foundation appoints new officers, members to its board of directors
January 17, 2023
The board’s mission is to foster and promote the growth, progress, and general well-being of the university and to support the financial needs of WSSU students.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.WSSU Provost Graham names Dr. Montrale Boykin as the Interim Dean of the Graduate College
December 05, 2022
After an internal search process, I am pleased to announce the interim appointment of Dr. Montrale Boykin as the interim Dean of the Graduate College effective December 1, 2022. Dr. Boykin’s appointment is for one year. We will conduct a national search for a permanent dean during the 2023 calendar year. Dr. Boykin previously served as the co-chairperson of the Department of Health Care Management in the School of Health Sciences at Winston-Salem State University since 2012.
WSSU ranks high on national lists in 2022-23
November 30, 2022
Winston-Salem State University ranks high on a diverse group of national lists, especially in the areas of value, affordability, and student success.
Here is a list of some of WSSU’s notable rankings for 2022-2023.
WSSU retools its campus with a grant from Home Depot
November 01, 2022
The campus of Winston-Salem State University has become even more beautiful, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Home Depot Retool Your School initiative. Home Depot is dedicated to giving back to the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to honor what HBCUs bring to their communities “a strong foundation, renewed purposed and distinctive character.”
WSSU earns high ranking for its online Master of Healthcare Administration program
October 26, 2022
Winston-Salem State University has earned a high ranking for its online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program. EduMed.org named the WSSU online MHA program no. 5 in the nation based on quality, accessibility, affordability and commitment to student success.
A Winston-Salem State University alum is making his mark in Hollywood on and off-screen
October 26, 2022
Winston-Salem State University alum actor Chris Greene portrays an assistant chaplain in the Netflix hit true crime drama “DAHMER – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” In the limited series, viewers are walked through the upbringing of one of the most notorious serial killers in history, the warnings neighbors made concerning his behavior, how he lured his victims, his capture, and ultimately, his trial.
WSSU employee honored with the Governor's Award for Excellence
October 25, 2022
Winston-Salem State University employee Tiffany Turner Lynch was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Award for Excellence in the category of Efficiency and Innovation.
WSSU awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health
October 12, 2022
Winston-Salem State University has been awarded a $525,658 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) led by Dr. Fenghai Guo Professor of Chemistry to develop and utilize highly selective metal-catalyzed carbon bond formation reactions that will lead to an efficient synthesis of novel selenium, sulfur, and oxygen-containing heterocycles with rich biological activities.
Winston-Salem State receives a grant from the Thurgood Marshall Foundation
October 12, 2022
Winston-Salem State University has been awarded a $30,000.00 grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund led by Dr. Karen T. Williams, Director of the A. H. Ray Student Health Center, to conduct rapid COVID testing of students who present with symptoms of COVID and testing of students who are exposed to COVID.
Yolanda McLean named Associate Director of Financial Aid
October 12, 2022
As the new Associate Director of Financial Aid at WSSU, McLean will lead the office's outreach efforts and serve as the point of contact for students in special populations like the band or athletic teams.Homecoming 2022 Cancellations
September 28, 2022
With great disappointment, we announce that due to the anticipated severe weather for this coming weekend and out of an abundance of caution for our students, staff, alumni, and fans, all university-sanctioned homecoming activities will be canceled after noon on Friday, September 30.WSSU Homecoming 2022 safety message from Chief Henry
September 23, 2022
Chancellor Robinson, Campus Police and Public Safety, and partners across campus are taking a proactive approach to ensure that Homecoming 2022 is a safe experience for everyone.WSSU Homecoming 2022 celebrates the university’s 130th anniversary
September 21, 2022
Here’s what you need to know.
WSSU Awarded Funding for NSF HBCU-UP Research Initiation Award: Environmental Factors Modulation of Structure-Function of Biological Systems
September 19, 2022
Winston- Salem State University has been awarded a $299,835 grant from NSF led by Dr. Sarah Adjei-Fremah, for Environmental Factors Modulation of Structure-Function of Biological Systems.