Facilities
WSSU’s student health center achieves AAAHC Accreditation
November 14, 2024
The Winston-Salem State University A.H. Ray Wellness Center has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes the WSSU student health center from many other outpatient facilities.
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.
Allegacy donates nearly $150K to expand WSSU’s food pantry, clothes closet
March 26, 2024
Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) food pantry and career closet is combining into a single larger space to better serve students, thanks to the generous grants from Allegacy Federal Credit Union.
WSSU hosts ‘We Built This’ exhibit that celebrates Black architects, builders in North Carolina through March at library
March 12, 2024
Preservation North Carolina presents “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina.” The exhibit will be held March 1-31 at the C.G. O’Kelly Library on the campus of Winston-Salem State University.
Lest We Forget: WSSU Black History Facts
February 29, 2024
As we honor Black History Month, we commemorate Winston-Salem State University’s long and distinguished list of firsts and its contributions to the transformative milestones of the collective African American journey.
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 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.
BIG WINS FOR WSSU IN NC STATE BUDGET
November 21, 2023
After months of diligent effort by our elected officials in the General Assembly, Governor Cooper, and our leadership at the UNC System and Board of Governors, a final state budget was adopted in early October.
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.
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.”
Role as Adobe Ambassador on WSSU campus gave Thompson an advantage when she began career search
February 22, 2022
When Martasia Thompson walked across the stage at Winston-Salem State University’s graduation last May, she was prepared to walk into a career. And she did.
Winston-Salem State University to build new digital space with $1 million grant from Adobe
February 02, 2022
When Wanda White first saw the Adobe Digital Space at Clemson University a year or so ago, she knew Winston-Salem State University should have one.
Football & Homecoming Protocol Update
September 20, 2021
Winston-Salem State University is excited to welcome supporters back to campus for sports and other community events. To keep all our patrons safe, we will implement additional Covid-19 safety protocols. These protocols will be effective immediately for all WSSU events.
WSSU: A decade of progress
December 12, 2019
The last decade has seen incredible milestones at WSSU. Here are some of the highlights from 2010 to today.
8 Questions with … Constance Mallette, vice chancellor for Finance and Administration
March 05, 2019
Learn more about Constance Mallette, WSSU's chief financial officer and vice chancellor for Finance and Administration.
Old Nursing gets demolished
January 09, 2019
Demolition is underway on the Old Nursing Building, the previous home of WSSU nursing program.
Looking ahead: Here are 8 things to expect in 2019
December 21, 2018
The new year promises exciting changes around campus and in classrooms at WSSU. Here are eight things to expect in 2019.2018: A breakthrough year for WSSU
December 21, 2018
From viral videos to historic firsts, 2018 was a breakthrough year for WSSU, its students, faculty and staff. As 2018 draws to a close, WSSU News takes a look at what was new and noteworthy with its annual top 10 list.
City announces $9 million in improvements to Bowman Gray Stadium
November 14, 2018
Bowman Gray Stadium would remain in city hands and receive $9 million in improvements and renovations to better accommodate WSSU football under the proposal.
Record $2.3 million in NSF grants boost undergraduate research at WSSU
October 22, 2018
A record $2.3 million in new National Science Foundation grants will help to expand research opportunities for undergraduate students at WSSU.
McMullen named associate vice chancellor for Facility Management
September 26, 2018
Timothy F. McMullen named associate vice chancellor for Facility Management at Winston-Salem State University.
WSSU hosts minority construction and supplier outreach
July 06, 2018
Nearly 100 representatives from certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), state agencies and universities attended the Eighth Annual Minority Construction and Supplier Outreach on June 14.
New master plan supports growth, campus life at WSSU
June 11, 2018
Architects have unveiled a long-term vision for WSSU’s campus that supports growth and offers enhanced amenities for students.Planned power outage scheduled June 1-3
May 24, 2018
Power to portions of the Winston-Salem State University campus will be shut off next weekend, while major repairs are made to the university’s electrical infrastructure. The scheduled power outage will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 1, and continue through the afternoon on Sunday, June 3.
WSSU 'retools' school through Home Depot grant
April 27, 2018
WSSU students and staff teamed up with Home Depot volunteers to 'retool the school' during a two-day beautification event, April 26-27.
Constance Mallette named vice chancellor for Finance and Administration
January 04, 2018
Constance Mallette has been named vice chancellor for Finance and Administration at WSSU.
New U.S. 52 interchange opening near WSSU
July 06, 2017
Changes are ahead for drivers who take U.S. 52 to WSSU's campus and Bowman Gray Stadium. The new Research Parkway interchange is expected to open on Wednesday, July 12, and the Rams Drive exit/entrance ramps will close permanently.
WSSU’s historic bell looking brighter after restoration
July 03, 2017
The historic bell has been restored just in time for the university’s 125th anniversary.
WSSU administrator recognized by Winston-Salem leadership program
May 06, 2017
Rosalba Ledezma, associate vice chancellor of facilities management at WSSU, has been recognized through the City of Winston-Salem’s Outstanding Women Leaders Program.
DJR Student Activities Center wins national design award
March 24, 2017
WSSU’s DJR Student Activities Center has been awarded a national design award.
Construction begins on new residence hall
January 19, 2017
Dillard Hall will be demolished as part of the first phase of construction on the five-story residence hall.
Bridge project to connect Lowery Street, main campus
August 12, 2016
If you have visited Winston-Salem State University in recent weeks, you would have noticed that as you turn left off of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive on to Cromartie Street behind K.R. Williams Auditorium, you saw bulldozers, cranes, and construction vehicles. They were all a part of a three-tiered construction project, which called for the building of a bridge, access road, and a 160-space parking lot.
