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News for November

  • WSNC radio is back at full power

    November 30, 2017

    Genuine Jazz WSNC 90.5 FM is airing at full power for the first time since the summer after the purchase of a new transmitter.

  • Video: Don't miss the WSSU Holiday Concert

    November 22, 2017

    WSSU's Department of Music will present the annual WSSU Holiday Concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at K.R. Williams Auditorium on WSSU's campus.

  • $325,000 grant will implement weight management program for African Americans

    November 22, 2017

    The two-year grant will fund the development of Weight Matters, an 18-week program that will provide complimentary health screenings, exercise classes, incentives for participation, and a small stipend for the completion of all required program activities. Researchers are recruiting now for the program, which will begin in January.

  • WSSU School of Health Sciences honors Healthcare Legends of East Winston

    November 21, 2017

    WSSU's School of Health Sciences honored six individuals and two organizations that have made a positive impact on the health and wellness of the residents of East Winston during the inaugural Healthcare Legends of East Winston.

  • Center for the Study of Economic Mobility announces first faculty research fellows

    November 21, 2017

    WSSU's new Center for the Study of Economic Mobility has awarded $60,000 in grants to support four faculty/student research projects that focus on identifying the barriers to economic mobility in Forsyth County.

  • Ram fans: Buy your CIAA tickets now

    November 20, 2017

    Tickets for the 2018 CIAA Basketball Tournament are now on sale for fans, alumni, students and supporters of Winston-Salem State University.

  • Chancellor's Thanksgiving Letter

    November 20, 2017

    At Winston-Salem State University, we strive to continually remain in a place of gratitude. We know how blessed we are to live in this time and to be in this place. Let’s use the holiday as a reminder to be thankful for all that we have and to commit ourselves to use our gifts to make the world better.

  • WSSU wins 4 HBCU best practices awards

    November 20, 2017

    WSSU collected four best practices awards – the most of any university – at the HBCUgrow Conference on Nov. 9 in Raleigh.

  • $385,000 grant will create HBCU model diabetes prevention program

    November 17, 2017

    Winston-Salem State University’s School of Health Sciences (SOHS) has been awarded a $385,000 research grant to carry out a model diabetes prevention program for high-risk, low-income communities.

  • SECC employee giving campaign underway

    November 16, 2017

    WSSU employees are once again being asked to give back through the annual State Employees Combined Campaign or SECC.

  • HBCU study: WSSU’s annual economic impact is $233 million 

    November 14, 2017

    Continually ranked among the top investments for college students, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is also a major economic engine in the local and regional economy. WSSU is responsible for pumping more than $233 million into the North Carolina economy, according to a study commissioned by UNCF.

  • WSSU featured on ESPN’s ‘First Take’

    November 14, 2017

    The Red Sea of Sound received national exposure as their original theme song aired during ESPN’s “First Take," with co-hosts WSSU alumnus Stephen A. Smith '91 and Max Kellerman.

  • WSSU fraternity raising awareness of homelessness with 21st annual sleep-out

    November 13, 2017

    WSSU Delta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. is helping to shed light on the growing issue of homelessness in the community through the 21st annual Homeless Awareness Week, Nov. 13-17.

  • Veterans Day: She protects and serves

    November 09, 2017

    In celebration of Veterans Day, WSSU News introduces you to two female student veterans.

  • WSSU celebrates International Education Week

    November 06, 2017

    The Office of International Programs will celebrate International Education Week with events highlighting the international scope of WSSU, Nov. 13-16.

  • Video: WSSU alumni return to serve

    November 01, 2017

    About 100 WSSU alumni were back on campus on Thursday, Oct. 26, serving as guest professors in classrooms, and participating in panel discussions and luncheons with current students as part of Return to Serve.