Winston-Salem State is the only HBCU that is technically assisted by the U.S. Department of Justice to deter crimes. The recent fatal shooting of a Spelman student and the murder of a Yale coed grad student may have college campuses throughout the country concerned about their safety. Winston-Salem State, […]
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WSSU on alert for H1N1
Although there has not been an outbreak of H1N1 on Winston-Salem State’s campus, the University’s administration remains concerned about the possible spread of H1N1. “From a policy and procedure standpoint, we have developed a three-prong system,” said Jonathan Martin, executive assistant to the chancellor. The three prongs are prevention, treatment, […]
WSSU students adjusting to new housing lottery
In fall 2008 some students were assigned to live off campus in local hotels. This year, however, because only 800 freshmen were admitted to the University, there was adequate on-campus housing. This past spring semester, the Enrollment Management committee decided a lottery would be the best option for the […]
Winston-Salem State senior clinches nomination in local primary
Winston-Salem State student Derwin Montgomery, won the Democratic nomination for the East Ward seat on the Winston-Salem City Council. In the primary election Sept. 15, Montgomery, a senior majoring in political science became the first traditional student in WSSU history be nominated for that position. “I don’t know how to […]
WSSU mentoring partnership with local schools garnering successes
Winston-Salem State has been partnering successfully with schools in the community to mentor students K-12. The schools include North Forsyth High School, Carver High, Atkins High, and Ashley Elementary. Arthur Hardin, coordinator of Community Services, said that WSSU students mentored 43 potential high school dropouts in a graduation preparation program […]
Walking a mile ….in HER heels
On the morning of Sept. 19, approximately 100 men gave up their usual footwear and traded them in for women’s heels. These Winston-Salem State male students participated in “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” an international event to take a stand against physical, mental, and sexual violence committed against women. […]
SGA leader shares thoughts about recent Division I transition decision
As many of you know, Sept. 11, 2009, the Winston-Salem State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to support the recommendation from the Chancellor that WSSU remain a Division II athletic program in the NCAA. If you visit the University homepage, you will find more information on the NCAA Division […]
Dunston named starter; Rams fall to 0-2
After a competition for the starting position at quarterback, senior Jarrett Dunston was selected as the team’s signal caller. Freshman Jordan Reid from High Point Andrews and red shirt freshman Branden Williams were the other contenders. Coach Alan Hall, from Savannah State University, who took over as the Rams offensive […]
How ’bout a Ram-Aggie homecoming?
Homecoming for the Rams is scheduled for Oct. 31, but it should have been Sept. 5. Winston-Salem State took to the field against cross-town foe NC A&T the Saturday before Labor Day in front of a capacity of 22,000. The conflict for WSSU sharing the annual southern tradition with the […]
Division II move, with CIAA conference hopes
Winston-Salem State’s intercollegiate athletics program will remain a Division II institution. The decision was announced by Chancellor Donald J. Reaves Sept. 11. in a statement released to the media. The process to remain in Division II will begin immediately, but WSSU will continue to compete in the MEAC at the […]