Tag: Winston-Salem State University

Three African American Women Earn Promotions in University Administrations

The three African-American women earning promotions are Carmen Wigfall at Winston-Salem State University, Betty Roberts at Alcorn State University, and Lisa McKay at the State University of New York.

Faculty From Five HBCUs Chosen to Participate in a Leadership Development Program

The Association of American Colleges and Universities program seeks to prepare women of color in STEM disciplines for academic and administrative leadership positions.

College Sophomore Honored for Her Work With Children Whose Parents Are in Prison

Olivia Stinson, a sophomore at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina, was recognized as a 2012 L'Oreal Paris International Woman of Worth for establishing a nonprofit organization that distributes books and other supplies to children whose parents are incarcerated.

New Student Success Center Planned at Winston-Salem State University

Fundraising for the $13.5 project is still underway but significant support from corporations including Reynolds Aluminum, BB&T Bank, and Wells Fargo has already been received.

In Memoriam: Cedric Sydney Rodney, 1924-2012

Until his recent retirement, he was the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religion and Ethics at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.

Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Two Students at Winston-Salem State University Win National Award in Radio

Breanna Holmes and Iveon Sprangle will each receive a $3,000 scholarship for their winning public service announcement on free speech. In addition, their winning announcement will be made available to radio stations across the country.

Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Winston-Salem State University Honors Two Former Chancellors

A new residence hall on campus will be named to honor Harold L. Martin Sr. who served from 2000 to 2006 and Alvin J. Schexnider who was chancellor from 1996 to 2000.

Yolanda Edwards Honored for Innovative Curriculum Development in Rehabilitation Counseling

She is an associate professor of rehabilitation counseling in the School of Education at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.

HBCU Agrees to Accept Transfer Nursing Students From Hubei University in China

Students will complete two years of study at Hubei University in Wuhan City, China. They will then transfer to Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina to complete their bachelor's degree program in nursing.

Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

In Memoriam: H. Douglas Covington, 1935-2012

He was president of three HBCUs before becoming the first African American to lead a predominantly white, state-operated university in Virginia.

Five African Americans Named to Top Administrative Posts in Higher Education

Keith W. McIntosh, Shakeela J. Hunter, Wanda S. Mitchell, Sharon T. Stoddard, and Deborah F. Dent will be assuming new duties.

A Trio of Black Professors Win Awards

The honorees are Geralyn Stephens of Wayne State University, Donald Anadu of South Carolina State University and Lee David Legette of Winston-Salem State University.

Awards for a Trio of Black Scholars

Allissa Richardson, Damien Ejigiri, and Candace Jolly are honored with prestigious awards.

Winston-Salem State University to Eliminate Three Men’s Sports Teams

The director of athletics stated that the cuts will enable the university's remaining sports teams to be more competitive.

Three African American Men Honored for Their Work in Higher Education

Lonnie Norris, Azeez Aileru, and James Rosser win prestigious awards.

University Study Finds That Black Children Are Diagnosed With Autism Later Than White Children

The authors state that the discrepancy is probably due to unequal access to quality healthcare and a possible reluctance of Black parents to accept a diagnosis of autism.

Six African Americans With New Roles in Higher Education

Here is new of six appointments of African Americans to administrative positions.

Notable Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants won by historically black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Honors and Awards

A summary of this week’s significant awards bestowed on Blacks in higher education.

Honors and Awards

Four awards of note relating to African Americans in higher education.

Grants and Gifts

This week’s grants to HBCUs or for programs relating to African Americans.

African Americans Named to Administrative Posts in Higher Education

Seven black administrators are taking on new duties at colleges and universities across the nation.

Grants and Gifts

This week’s news of important grants to HBCUs or to programs on concern to African Americans.

Appointments, Promotions, and Resignations

• Esther S. Powell, director of nontraditional adult student services at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina, was elected vice president of the Alpha Sigma...

Appointments, Promotions, and Resignations

Michael Dawson, Bernadine Duncan, Herman Frazier, Sandra DeLoatch, Cornelius Graves, Mark Coleman, and Patricia C. Hodge...

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