Monday, May 4, 2009

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University is located in Winston-Salem North Carolina. It has a 117 acre campus in the middle of the city. The University has almost 6,000 students on campus. The school motto is "Enter to learn, Depart to serve." The school's colors are red and white. the school's mascot is a ram.

The University was founded in 1892. It was established by doctor Simon G. Atkins. It was originally named Slater Industrial and State Normal School in 1897. It was the first college to give degrees in elementary education to African Americans. The school is also a member of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship fund that raises money for African American students in 54 schools.

By: Caitlyn Connell

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