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Basketball dominates second half in win against Bennett
The Salem College basketball team mounted a comeback at the beginning of the second half and never looked back in a 63-54 non-conference win against Bennett College. Amber Miller (Mebane, NC) led the Spirits with 14 points, 6 assists, and 14 rebounds. The Spirits improve to 2-13 on the season with the win.
Salem Students to Participate in Institute for Emerging Issues Forum
Two students will represent 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.
Salem Names School of Music Director
Barbara Lister-Sink named director of the Salem College School of Music.
Basketball swept by Agnes Scott in loss
he Salem College basketball team lost their second game on their weekend Great South trip to Agnes Scott 66-41. Lasashia Connelly (Morganton, NC) led the Spirits with 12 points. Salem falls to 0-9 in conference and 0-13 overall, and Agnes Scott improves to 5-3 in conference and 6-9 overall.
Basketball struggles from field in loss at Wesleyan
The Salem College basketball team struggled from the field in their second straight loss to Wesleyan (GA) in a 59-44 game. Amber Miller (Mebane, NC) poured in 18 points to lead the Spirits. Salem falls to 1-12 overall and 0-8 in the conference.
Basketball loses to Wesleyan
The Salem College basketball team lost to Wesleyan (GA) 47-32 at home in a Great South game. Stephanie Hubbard (Sanford, NC) led the Spirits with 8 points and 15 rebounds. Salem falls to 0-7 in conference and 1-11 overall, and Wesleyan improves to 1-8 overall and 1-7 in conference play.
Salem Students Find Wellness in Nature
The new Women in Nature program promotes wellness and a connection to the natural world.
Basketball loses at home to Piedmont
The Salem College basketball team could not hang with the 18th nationally ranked Lions of Piedmont today at home in a 73-51 loss. Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) led Salem with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Salem falls to 0-6 in the Great South and 1-10 overall, and Piedmont improves to 5-1 and 13-1 overall.
Basketball falls in overtime game against Spelman
The Salem College basketball team pulled off an impressive rally to force an overtime game, which they would drop to Spelman 61-58. Sarah Smith (Hays, NC) led Salem with 10 points and 12 rebounds in the Great South game. The Spirits fall to 1-9 overall and 0-5 in the GSAC, and Spelman improves to 1-8 and 1-5 in the GSAC.
Basketball drops conference home game to Agnes Scott
The Salem College basketball team had a strong comeback bid against Agnes Scott, but fell in the end 53-45 to Agnes Scott in a Great South game. Sarah Smith (Hays, NC) and Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) each had 10 points for the Spirits. Salem falls to 0-4 in the Great South and 1-8 overall, while the Scotties improve to 2-2 and 3-8 overall.
Salem College Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Salem College president Dr. Susan Pauly, professor Sharee Fowler and SGA president Love' Lemon will speak at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast.
Basketball drops first game of 2012 at Huntingdon
The Salem College basketball team fell in a Great South game today at Huntingdon, 60-49. Amber Miller (Mebane, NC) led the Spirits with 13 rebounds. Salem drops to 1-7 overall and 0-2 in the Great South, and Huntingdon improves to 7-4 and 2-0 in conference.
Students Break from the Norm during January Term
Salem's January Term allows students to expand their educational horizons.
Salem Professor Featured at Environmental Event
Professor Dane Kuppinger joined filmmaker and photographer to discuss coal mining and mountaintop removal.
Salem President Joined Dignitaries for Global Colloquium
Dr. Susan E. Pauly joined Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and other dignitaries for The Women in Public Service Project Colloquium.
Salem Receives Science Grant
Salem received a major gift to upgrade and buy new equipment for labs and classrooms.
Hubbard Becomes First Salem Athlete to Receive All-South Region Honors
Stephanie Hubbard (Sanford, NC) became the first student-athlete from Salem to ever receive All-South Region Honors for her play this season with the soccer team. She was selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) NCAA Division III South Atlantic Third-Team. The NSCAA South Atlantic Region stretches from New Jersey to Mississippi.
Salem Receives Scholarship Award
Salem College was chosen by the Hattie M. Strong Foundation to participate in the Strong Scholars Program.
Basketball can't pull off season sweep of William Peace at home
The Salem College basketball team could not pull off the season sweep of William Peace University in a 71-58 home non-conference loss. The Spirits defeated Peace just under 3 weeks ago. Jojo Hall (Concord, NC) had a very strong game with a season-high 25 points and 5 rebounds. Salem falls to 1-6 overall, and William Peace improves to 1-7.
Soccer Earns 2011 NSCAA Team Academic Award
The Salem College soccer team was awarded the 2011 Team Academic Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). To receive this honor, a soccer team must have above a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for an entire school year (2010-2011).
Basketball drops Great South home game to LaGrange
The Salem College basketball team lost their second straight conference game at home to LaGrange 94-61. Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) had a game-high 23 points and she added 9 rebounds. Salem drops to 0-2 in the Great South and to 1-5 overall, while LaGrange improves to 2-0 in the GSAC and 5-2 overall.
Basketball falls at home to Covenant 58-41
The Salem College basketball team struggled to score tonight in a 58-41 loss against Covenant College. Jojo Hall (Concord, NC) led the Spirits with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Salem falls to 1-4, while Covenant improves to 2-3.
Salem Professor Named Educator of the Year
Dance professor Heidi Echols named College Dance Educator of the Year.
Basketball loses on road at Guilford 80-65
he Salem College basketball team lost on the road in a non-conference game to Guilford 80-65. Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) led the Spirits with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Salem drops to 1-3 with the loss, and the Quakers improve to 4-2.
