Winston-Salem State University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/winston-salem-state-university/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:40:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 Winston-Salem State University Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/winston-salem-state-university/ 32 32 235275373 Winston-Salem State’s Band Director Appointed President of HBCU-NBODC https://hbcubuzz.com/104689/winston-salem-states-band-director-appointed-president-of-hbcu-nbodc/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104689/winston-salem-states-band-director-appointed-president-of-hbcu-nbodc/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104689 The HBCU National Band and Orchestra Directors’ Consortium has appointed Winston-Salem State University’s director of bands, Dr. Michael Magruder, as its president. In this prestigious role, Magruder leads the only national conference specifically tailored for HBCU band directors and students for a two-year term, which started in 2024. The HBCU-NBODC is committed to advancing musical […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104689/winston-salem-states-band-director-appointed-president-of-hbcu-nbodc/feed/ 0 104689 HBCU to Celebrate Black History Month with Hip-Hop Icon Pete Rock https://hbcubuzz.com/104498/hbcu-to-celebrate-black-history-month-with-hip-hop-icon-pete-rock/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104498/hbcu-to-celebrate-black-history-month-with-hip-hop-icon-pete-rock/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:20:15 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104498 Winston-Salem State University will honor Black history in an engaging way this February. The university will welcome renowned hip-hop artist and producer Pete Rock as the featured speaker for its annual Black History Month celebration. The event, “The Miseducation of…,” will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, in Dillard Auditorium on the […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104498/hbcu-to-celebrate-black-history-month-with-hip-hop-icon-pete-rock/feed/ 0 104498 HBCU Achieves Record-Breaking Graduate Enrollment Following College Reinstatement https://hbcubuzz.com/104384/hbcu-achieves-record-breaking-graduate-enrollment-following-college-reinstatement/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104384/hbcu-achieves-record-breaking-graduate-enrollment-following-college-reinstatement/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:40:22 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104384 Winston-Salem State University is celebrating a historic milestone as it announces its highest graduate student enrollment, reaching 590 students for the Fall 2024 semester. This achievement reflects a remarkable 14.3% increase from the previous year’s enrollment of 516 students and signifies a significant turnaround following the reinstatement of its graduate college in December 2022. Dr. […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104384/hbcu-achieves-record-breaking-graduate-enrollment-following-college-reinstatement/feed/ 0 104384 NC State Treasurer Returns $200K in Unclaimed Funds to HBCU https://hbcubuzz.com/103733/nc-state-treasurer-returns-200k-in-unclaimed-funds-to-hbcu/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103733/nc-state-treasurer-returns-200k-in-unclaimed-funds-to-hbcu/#comments Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:57:10 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103733 On Friday, Dec. 13, Winston-Salem State University marked Commencement Day with a unique and heartfelt contribution from a familiar face—State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA. The event not only celebrated the achievements of graduates but also served as a poignant homecoming for Folwell, who once walked the university’s halls as a nontraditional student. Folwell returned […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103733/nc-state-treasurer-returns-200k-in-unclaimed-funds-to-hbcu/feed/ 1 103733 NASCAR Driver Rajah Caruth Graduates from HBCU Motorsports Program https://hbcubuzz.com/103715/nascar-driver-rajah-caruth-graduates-from-hbcu-motorsports-program/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103715/nascar-driver-rajah-caruth-graduates-from-hbcu-motorsports-program/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:30:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103715 As Winston-Salem State University geared up for its Fall Commencement Ceremony on December 13, it celebrated the remarkable achievements of Rajah Caruth. Caruth was a standout student in its unique motorsports management program and an emerging star in NASCAR. The ceremony, which began at 9 a.m. at the Lawrence J. Veterans Memorial Coliseum, marked the […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103715/nascar-driver-rajah-caruth-graduates-from-hbcu-motorsports-program/feed/ 0 103715 HBCU Foundation Acquires 42 Acres for Campus Expansion  https://hbcubuzz.com/103668/hbcu-foundation-acquires-42-acres-for-campus-expansion/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103668/hbcu-foundation-acquires-42-acres-for-campus-expansion/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:30:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103668 The Winston-Salem State University Foundation has successfully acquired a 42-acre parcel of land for $7.5 million. The move signifies a major advancement in the university’s ongoing commitment to enhance student support and facilitate future growth. The newly purchased land is located at 2900 Reynolds Park Road. It is set to play a pivotal role in […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103668/hbcu-foundation-acquires-42-acres-for-campus-expansion/feed/ 1 103668 HBCU Joins Innovative Initiative to Revamp Biology Education https://hbcubuzz.com/103575/hbcu-joins-innovative-initiative-to-revamp-biology-education/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103575/hbcu-joins-innovative-initiative-to-revamp-biology-education/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103575 Saint Augustine’s University is set to revolutionize its introductory biology education through participation in the Science Education Alliance program. The initiative aims to enrich students’ academic experience in the scientific disciplines. This transformative program will replace the traditional year-long biology laboratory curriculum with a hands-on research project, allowing students to engage in meaningful scientific exploration […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103575/hbcu-joins-innovative-initiative-to-revamp-biology-education/feed/ 1 103575 HBCU Secures $500K to Combat Domestic Violence on Campus https://hbcubuzz.com/103567/hbcu-secures-500k-to-combat-domestic-violence-on-campus/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103567/hbcu-secures-500k-to-combat-domestic-violence-on-campus/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:37:24 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103567 Winston-Salem State University has been awarded a substantial grant of $499,976 by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women, which will fund a new initiative designed to foster a safer and more supportive environment while addressing domestic violence and related issues in the community. The program, named RamsSafe—short for Rams Stop Abuse […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103567/hbcu-secures-500k-to-combat-domestic-violence-on-campus/feed/ 0 103567 HBCU Entrepreneur Spotlight: Jeskell Creecy, Winston-Salem State  https://hbcubuzz.com/103524/hbcu-entrepreneur-spotlight-jeskell-creecy-winston-salem-state/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103524/hbcu-entrepreneur-spotlight-jeskell-creecy-winston-salem-state/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:33:49 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103524 Jeskell Creecy is a passionate fashion content creator and proud alumna of Winston-Salem State University. The Durham native has carved her niche by celebrating the unique styles within the HBCU community through her creative brand, Sit With Skell. Creecy is on a mission to highlight the vibrant fashion at HBCU events, significantly impacting how style […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103524/hbcu-entrepreneur-spotlight-jeskell-creecy-winston-salem-state/feed/ 1 103524 HBCU Students Create Innovative Ergonomics Program for Mothers https://hbcubuzz.com/103369/hbcu-students-create-innovative-ergonomics-program-for-mothers/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103369/hbcu-students-create-innovative-ergonomics-program-for-mothers/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:56:45 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103369 Two graduate students from Winston-Salem State University, Cristina Sorensen and Stefanie Ramsey, have developed a unique ergonomics training program to help mothers reduce the physical strain of caring for young children. Their innovative project was recognized with the 2024 Future Healthcare Legend Award during the recent Healthcare Legends of East Winston Awards Luncheon. Sorensen is […]

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