For the second consecutive year, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in recognition of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. WSSU is the only historically Black college and university (HBCU) to receive the award this year. “We are honored to be selected… Read More »
Category: Talent & Workforce
WSSU Receives National Diversity Award for the Second Year in a Row
WSSU, Appalachian Partner to Provide Social Justice Course for Future Teachers
A new course is helping future educators at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Appalachian State University look at classrooms in a different way, with the goal of creating an environment in which all students thrive. Student diversity is increasing nationally and in North Carolina, according to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Research in… Read More »
Inaugural State of Education Event Focuses on Collaboration
All six leaders of Winston-Salem’s higher education institutions shared the stage for the first time at the Inaugural State of Education event. While it was their first public roundtable, all six agreed that it was not the first time they had worked together in various ways on efforts to improve their institutions and collaborate with… Read More »
School Performance Grades Show Improved Student Growth & Achievement in WS/FCS
North Carolina has released the 2018-19 School Performance Grades (SPG). These grades, ranging from A to F, reflect a combination of student proficiency (80%) and student growth (20%). The grades are designed to provide a brief snapshot of student academic performance. For 2018-19, 9 (12%) traditional schools in WS/FCS received an SPG of A, 18… Read More »
Rising Senior Gains Work Experience During Summer Internship at the Chamber
WS/FCS Features Chamber Intern Steven Thon on the School System’s Blog, Your Permanent Record. Stephen Thon is a senior at Carver High. There, he plays three varsity sports and participates in the school’s IT Academy. This summer, Thon served at an intern with the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce. Josh Tan, who is a Systems Manager… Read More »
WSSU is Money Magazine’s #1 Public HBCU in the Nation for 2019
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is the no. 1 public HBCU in the nation, according to the magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money” 2019-20 rankings, which were released on Monday, Aug. 12. The rankings identify colleges that have a strong record of helping students graduate and preparing them for jobs at which they’ll earn enough to… Read More »