Winston-Salem State University has yet another claim to fame. The school has been named 2007 Educational Institution of the Year by the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA).
The award was presented to WSSU’s School of Business and Economics during the NBMBAA’s recent conference and exposition in Orlando, Fla. The Educational Institution of the Year Award is presented each year at the NBMBAA conference by the president & CEO to an individual or organization that has exceeded expectations in service to the NBMBAA; as well as to the college, university or organization that has made the greatest contribution toward encouraging African-Americans to enter the field of business.
Past awards have been presented to Clark Atlanta University, University of Chicago and Howard University.
Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to developing partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community. In alliance with more than 400 of the country’s top business organizations, the association has inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sector.
Organizers say the association gains its strength from a strong belief in community and a commitment to its development through economic and educational development initiatives that support the global African-American community.