A new member, Denise Pearson, was added to Winston- Salem State’s administrative team as assistant provost Jan. 4. Pearson was hired in the midst of state-wide budget cuts. Pearson said she has wanted to serve at a HBCU since she was a graduate student. “WSSU was on the top of […]
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University attracts student from nationally renowned high school
As a child, Charmaine Shuford decided failure was not an option for her. She grew up in Washington, D.C., where the urban life of many minorities often serve as a measure of how much they will achieve academically, and in life. Being a young, black girl in one of America’s […]
Alpha Phi Omega creates clean-up commitee
Winston-Salem State’s Tau Chi chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity, Inc. has been working to start the first campus clean-up committee. “We wanted to instill in the students the importance and awareness of the mistreatment of our campus, and that is why we created the committee,” said Jasmine […]
Honda Team brings home first-place trophy
After winning first place at the 5th annual Black College Quiz Show, Winston-Salem State’s Honda team returned to campus with a trophy almost four feet tall. WSSU was one of the eight HBCUs invited to the show Dec. 10-12 at Tennessee State in Nashville. The team beat Florida A&M […]
Reaves tackles budget
In the past four years, Winston-Salem State has totaled $21 million in cuts and revisions. The University must cut another $1.7 million by June and reduce between $7.3 million and $10.9 million. Chancellor Donald J. Reaves called a budget meeting Jan. 14 to come up with a solution to the […]
Fines to be enforced for vandalism in Gleason
Non-traditional Gleason–Hairston Terrace’s coed residents will be issued a $15 fine next semester for multiple events of vandalism this semester. Vandalism has been occurring in the Hall since August. The fine will be included with the regular school charges on all current GHT residents’ bills next semester. Infractions include improper […]
Video camera stolen from Mass Comm Department
A Canon XH-AI video camera was reported stolen from the Mass Communications Department’s equipment room in Hall-Patterson in November. The exact date of the theft has not been determined. The camera was purchased five years ago for about $5,000, and was primarily used for teaching students in the Department’s electronic […]
WSSU Nursing Program committed to excellence
The Nursing Program at Winston-Salem State is arguably one of the best in North Carolina. Nursing programs at HBCUs are slowly disappearing, so it makes some wonder just what it is that sets the Nursing Program at WSSU apart. “We have incredibly dedicated faculty who believe in what they do […]
Campus Crime Blotter 12/7
Tuesday, Nov. 16 At 3:15 a.m. speakers and an amp were stolen from an automobile in Lot W. There is no further information at this time. The case is closed. At 10:20 p.m. an individual was reported communicating threats at Wilson Hall. A housing report was generated regarding the […]
President Obama visits Forsyth Tech; talks education, technology
#8220;What’s snow doing on the ground? I remember warmer weather in North Carolina,” President Obama said, softly musing as he made his way into the Forsyth Technical Community College West Campus. Despite the cold weather, the president received a warm welcome from more than 350 students, staff and guests Dec. […]