Winston-Salem State University
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Fall semester University College and the division of Life Long Learning merged to form UCaLL. UCaLL is now a “one-stop shop” for freshman, transfer and nontraditional students said Doria Stitts, associate provost and dean of UCaLL. The reorganization of the two units has evolved into three distinct areas which […]
The “Hairpiece” scene is about a woman who becomes so caught up in her relationship, she changes her appearance. “It wasn’t hard for me to prepare for the scene because I have been a natural for three years now,” Wilson said. She said everyone should come to see the play, […]
Friday, Feb. 1 Larceny At 2:11 p.m., campus police received a report of a stolen book bag. A male student said he went to Whitaker Gym the day before and when he went to retrieve his book bag, it was no longer there. All items in the book bag […]
Fine arts majors at Winston-Salem State have one common goal – to exhibit their art in Diggs Gallery at the end of their senior year. Unfortunately, this year’s graduating art majors won’t be able to accomplish this feat. Fine arts majors are required to show their work in the senior […]
After receiving a $655,347 facelift, the Old Maintenance Building — the Winston-Salem State campus police building — reopened in December. The building had been unoccupied about a year. Old Maintenance has been the workplace for the campus police since 1988. Director and Chief of Police Patricia D. Norris said the […]
Unable to find a children’s book about string instruments for her 2-year-old daughter, a music professor partnered with a recent Winston-Salem State graduate. “I really wanted to find a book that would introduce instruments in a way that my daughter, Leena, would understand,” said Christina Placilla, associate professor of music […]
More than 400 Winston-Salem State students filled Dillard Auditorium to capacity Nov. 6, as they watched Barack Obama win a second term as president. The viewing party was presented by Campus Activities and the Voter Registration Education Committee. Chelii Broussard, marketing and promotions coordinator for Campus Activities, said the purpose […]
Retired faculty member the Rev. Cedric Sydney Rodney died Nov. 20; he was 88. The Rev. Rodney worked at Winston-Salem State for more than 40 years as a professor of religion and ethics, and as program coordinator for the annual James A. Gray Lecture Series. Although he was retired, Rodney […]
Various academic programs and departments in the College of Arts and Sciences have either joined other departments or become independent units effective fall 2012. These changes will give these majors an opportunity to establish and pursue their own interests and to better serve students, said Brenda Allen, provost and vice […]
Approximately 550 students are expected to graduate from Winston-Salem State this fall. This marks the second year the University has not held a formal commencement ceremony in December. The WSSU administration decided to cancel the fall commencement ceremony after considering several factors, including fiscal advantages. According to Nancy Young, director […]