News
Salem Hosted Race for the Cure
Salem hosted the annual breast cancer awareness event.
Salem Alumna and Trustee Honored with Awards
Gwynne Stephens Taylor C'72 received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award and the Distinguished Alumna Award.
Students Honored During Annual Leadership Banquet
Several students receive awards during the banquet, held during Salem's Celebration of Academic Excellence.
Salem Celebrates its 240th Founders Day
Salem will mark the historic occasion on April 27 with several events.
Salem Receives $3 Million Gift
The gift from Robert E. Elberson is one of the largest in school history.
Salem Welcomes Author Charlaine Harris
The acclaimed author of the Sookie Stackhouse series visits Salem on May 7.
Anita Howard Hired as New Basketball Head Coach
The Salem College Director of Athletics, Melissa Barrett, has announced that Anita Howard will become the second basketball coach in the NCAA era of the Salem Basketball Program. Howard will replace Jim Jackson, who retired at the end of the 2011-2012 season.
Salem Staffers Appointed to NCICU Committees
Student Affairs staff members appointed to two of the organization's committees.
Salem Students Participate in National Model UN Conference
The Salem Model UN Club earned two awards at the event in New York City.
Enron Whistleblower to Speak at Salem
Former Enron VP, Sherron Watkins, will speak about ethics and leadership on April 12.
Salem Celebrates Professor Barbara Lister-Sink's 25th Anniversary
The School of Music Director was honored with a surprise reception.
Auction of Historic Property to Benefit Salem
Historic farm and antiques donated by Salem alumna to be sold.
Professor and Students Speak at Women's Achievement Awards
Salem professor Krishauna Hines-Gaither and a group of students will participate in the event on March 27.
Rotaract Club Sponsors Book Drive
The service club's 240 Books for 240 Years project will benefit local schools.
Professor Wins Faculty Research Award
Professor Amy Knox Brown won the 2012 Faculty Research Award.
Softball Team Dines with Special Olympics Participants
The Salem College softball team went out to dinner with six physically and mentally challenged students this week during a dinner sponsored by the Special Olympics of Forsyth County.
Salem to Offer Archaeology Field School
The class will be held this summer through Salem's Historic Preservation Certificate program.
Rotaract Club Plans Dominican Republic Service Trip
The Salem Rotaract Club will help build a playground for special needs children.
Softball Ends First Day of NCAA Play with Exciting Win
The Salem College softball team began their NCAA era with an exciting come from behind victory against William Peace University in the second game of the double-header. Salem College President Susan Pauly started off the day by throwing out the first pitch to Amber Bass (Clinton, NC). After losing the first game 2-0 to the Pacers, Salem used a 12 run inning to erase a 12 run deficit on route to winning the second game 19-18. Salem's record currently stands at 1-1, and Peace holds a 3-3 record.
Salem Hosts Regional Science Fair
Science fair winners from elementary, middle, and high schools will bring their projects to Salem for the NC Region V competition.
Salem's New Softball Team Makes Debut
Salem's newest NCAA sport will open its inaugural season on Feb. 18.
Salem Students Competed in Ethics Bowl
Five Salem College students competed in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) inaugural Ethics Bowl.
Salem Professor Co-Edits New Book
"The Impact of Gender Quotas," co-edited by professor Jennifer M. Piscopo, was recently released.
Salem Students Participated in Institute for Emerging Issues Forum
Two students represented Salem in a forum on "Generation Z."
Salem Co-Sponsored Organ Competition
Salem partnered with UNC School of the Arts to sponsor the High School Organ Competition.



