News
Salem Adds New Majors, Minors and Concentrations
New programs in several disciplines among the offerings for the Fall 2011 semester.
Salem Names New Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of the College
Dr. Susan Calovini will be the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of the College at Salem College.
Salem's Center for Women Writers Announces Literary Award Winners
The Salem College Center for Women Writers announces the winners of their annual International Literary Awards.
Salem Welcomed Feminist Majority Foundation President to Commencement
Feminist Majority Foundation President and activist Eleanor Smeal delivered the Commencement address on May 21.
Composition Competition Honors Beloved Salem Alumna
The Margaret Vardell Sandresky Composition Competition, which honors the Salem alumna and renowned composer’s 90th birthday, is now accepting submissions of new works by composers who have not reached their 30th birthday by December 31, 2011.
The Salem College Athletic Department Celebrates 2010-2011 Seasons
The Salem College Athletic Department celebrated an excellent 2010-2011 school year with the 2011 Salem College Athletic Awards Ceremony in a packed Club Dining Room. The ceremony highlighted three department awards, NC All-State Awards, Great South Athletic Conference (GSAC) awards, and team awards and letter winners. The three department awards are voted on by the entire athletic department at Salem.
Salem Named Groundbreaking Women's College by USA TODAY College
Salem ranks second on the USA TODAY College 10 Groundbreaking American Women's Colleges list.
Race for the Cure Draws Record Crowd to Salem's Campus
This year's event drew the second-largest crowd ever, with more than 10,000 participants.
Salem Students Beat Exam Stress
Salem's Stress Fest helps students beat end-of-year stress.
Salem College Hosts Race for the Cure
Salem College will host the Susan G. Komen NC Triad Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 7.
Salem Spring Dance Concert
Salem's Dance Department presents its Spring Concert on May 10.
Williams Hired as New Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
Director of Athletics Melissa Barrett announced the appointment of Jamie Williams as the head coach of the Salem College Cross Country and Track & Field teams.
Salem Admissions Posts Record Attendance at Spring Visits
Salem College Admissions reported record attendance at three spring visitation events.
Senator Richard Burr Visits Salem
Senator Richard Burr was invited to Salem's campus on Monday to talk with a group of students about financial aid funding.
Salem Students Create Art Bowls for Food Bank Fundraiser
Salem College students glazed and decorated bowls for the Second Harvest Food Bank's Empty Bowls fundraiser on April 27.
Salem Hosts North Carolina Premier of Eco Documentary
Salem hosts the North Carolina premier of the documentary Green Fire on May 2.
Salem Among Piedmont Earth Day Fair Sponsors
Salem College sponsors the annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair, April 16.
Salem Receives Donation from Targacept, Inc.
Targacept, Inc., recently donated a FlexStation2 to Salem College for use in the biology and chemistry laboratories.
Denerson named to NCCSIA All-State Second Team for basketball
Eleven players representing ten different North Carolina Colleges and Universities have been named to the 2010-11 North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State Teams. Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) of Salem College was selected to the College Division All-State Second Team.
Salem College Receives $265,000 in Grants
The Cobb Foundation of Boca Raton, Florida has awarded Salem College a $50,000 grant in support of the new, college QUEST program, quantitative tutoring in math, science
The Women of the Civil Rights Movement Tell Their Story
In celebration of Women's History Month, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College and Wake Forest are presenting events March 29 and 30 on women's contributions to the Civil Rights Movement as they relate to "Hands on the Freedom Plow," a book published in 2010 featuring personal accounts of women involved with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
Elliott and Whitener selected as GSAC Doubles Players of the Week
The Great South Athletic Conference has named its women's tennis Players of the Week in singles and doubles with Melody Mitchell (Piedmont), Katherine Elliot (Salem), and Summer Whitener (Salem) all making the list. Mitchell took home the singles honor while Spirits partners Elliot and Whitener were given the league's doubles honors.
"What Will Women's Equality Look Like" Panel Event
Each year around the world, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8, and events occur throughout college campuses to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.
Co-Founder of CNBC and Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI), Inc. to Speak at Salem
Susan Packard, co-founder of CNBC and Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI) Inc., will speak at Salem on women's leadership in the cable TV industry on Tuesday, March 8.
Barrett to Become New Director of Athletics
Salem College proudly welcomes Melissa Barrett, who replaces Dr. Kim Fierke as Director of Athletics.
