September 16, 2022
Teacher Quality Partnership Federal Grant Announcement
Winston-Salem State University, Wake Forest University, Salem College and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS), have been awarded a $4.7 million Teacher Quality Partnership federal grant by...
Salem Socials
September 15, 2022
This Fall is Filled with Salem Academy and College Socials!
There are several upcoming opportunities for Salem Academy and College graduates to get together, have some fun and learn more about what’s happening at Salem.
September 12, 2022
Salem College Ranked No. 1 in U.S. News & World Report Social Mobility Ranking
U.S. News & World Report ranked Salem College No. 1 among all National Liberal Arts Colleges in America as a Top Performer on Social Mobility.
photo of President McGee
September 9, 2022
Salem Academy and College President to Participate in State of Education Discussion
President Summer J. McGee, Ph.D. will join other thought leaders as a panelist at the State of Education in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
Angela Gallagher, C22 Brown University Master's in Healthcare Leadership Program
September 8, 2022
Fleer Student Angela Gallagher to Continue Study at Brown University Master’s in Healthcare Leadership Program
Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education student Angela Gallagher will become Salem College’s first health humanities graduate later this year.
September 7, 2022
Salem College Adds Three Faculty Members to Support Health Leadership Focus
Salem College has added three new faculty members for fall 2022. Jason Robertson, Ph. D, Dale Sanders, and Chris Simon, Ph. D.
September 1, 2022
Salem Academy and College Elects Beason, Craven-Howell, Darden, Gianopulos and McConnell to Board of Trustees
Sallie Smalley Beason A’85, Akeshia Craven-Howell, Linda W. Darden, Beth Mabe Gianopulos C’97 and Dr. John D. McConnell have been elected to serve on the Salem Academy and College board of trustees....
Salem College Class of 2026 in front of Main Hall
August 23, 2022
2022 Salem College Incoming Class Size Doubles
This year’s incoming class of first-year and transfer students at Salem College, is 109 percent larger than the incoming class size last year.
students at orientation in front of the Student Center
August 19, 2022
Welcome Home Salem!
We are so delighted to welcome our incoming first-year and transfer students and to welcome back our returning students.
SC Spirits Logo
August 17, 2022
Salem Soccer Releases 2022 Schedule
The soccer and volleyball programs return to action under second-year head coaches Robin Ramirez and Barry Rymer…
Gretchen Wampler Welch C'66 (Orientation Chair in 1965)
August 17, 2022
Salem College Receives $3.6 Million Gift from Estate of Gretchen Wampler Welch
Welch received a Bachelor of music degree from Salem College and later directed the Shenandoah Valley Choral Society…
students taking a campus tour
August 16, 2022
2022-2023 Orientation a Soaring Success for Salem College
Kicking-off the 2022-2023 school year, 100 students from 15 different states joined a distinguished panel of Salem College administrators, educators and resource officers for in-depth orientation...
August 12, 2022
Salem College Announces Two Promotions and One New Team Member
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AUGUST 12, 2022)—Salem College has promoted two team members and added one to its staff for
Academy Robotics team working together at LOKI tournament wearing pink shirts
August 5, 2022
Salem Academy Hosts Loki 2022 Robotics Scrimmage
Salem Academy hosted Loki 2022 on Saturday, July 30, 2021. Loki is an offseason robotics scrimmage for students who want to interact with other FIRST® Tech Challenge teams.
scene from "Too Heavy for Your Pocket"
July 29, 2022
Salem Celebrates the National Black Theatre Festival
Salem Academy and College welcomes three performances of the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) to campus in August 2022.
Shelley Wallace in front of RG House
July 28, 2022
Winston-Salem Native Shelley Wallace Fell in Love with Salem College, Now on a Path to Becoming a Physician’s Assistant
Graduated Salem College in 2020 with Biology DegreeWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (JULY 28, 2022)—Shelley Wallace grew up in Winston-Salem and, at first planned to move away from her hometown.
Daniel Prosterman
July 15, 2022
Salem College announces well-deserved Research Leave for Dr. Daniel Prosterman
Noted Salem College historian Dr.
Salem Seal
July 11, 2022
2021 – 2022: Year in Review
An overview of the successes from the past year.
July 8, 2022
Salem College to Welcome First-Year Students and Families at Orientation
Salem College will hold its first summer orientation for more than 100 first-year students and their families at three upcoming in-person sessions.
July 5, 2022
Coveted National Scholarships Awarded to Two Students at Salem Academy and College’s Fleer Center for Adult Education
Salem College Students Receive Two of the Twenty-One Scholarships Nationwide
June 17, 2022
Honoring Juneteenth
This Sunday, June 19 marks 157 years since the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced, freeing the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas from bondage.
AJ Mazaris in the Salem Square
June 2, 2022
Salem Academy and College Names AJ Mazaris Vice President for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Salem Academy and College has named AJ Mazaris (they/them/theirs), Ph.D., vice president for equity, diversity and inclusion.
Gary Daynes-courtesy Salem Academy and College
May 10, 2022
Dr. Gary Daynes Joins Salem College as Interim Dean and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (MAY 10, 2022)—Salem Academy and College has announced the appointment of Dr.
Pamela Oliver
April 26, 2022
Novant Health’s Dr. Pamela Oliver to Speak at Salem College’s Commencement
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (APRIL 26, 2022)—Pamela Alston Oliver, MD, MPH will offer the commencement address at Salem College’s commencement on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in the May Dell on the school’s...
April 22, 2022
Salem Academy and College Marks 250th Anniversary - Oldest Educational Institution for Girls and Women in America
Salem Academy and College celebrated its 250th anniversary and inaugurated its 22nd president, who ushers in a new focus for the historic institution.
Painting by Susan Maley Rash, C'80
April 6, 2022
Alumnae Art Exhibition on Display at Salem Academy and College
As part of its 250th anniversary celebration, Salem Academy and College is hosting an alumnae art exhibition on display at Salem’s Elberson Fine Arts Center.
March 24, 2022
Salem Academy and College Inaugural Health Leadership Forum to Feature Mayo Clinic Health System President Prathibha Varkey MBBS, MPH, MBA, MHPEd
Three panels to highlight the work of women health leaders who are widely recognized experts and innovators at Salem Academy and College’s inaugural Health Leadership Forum on Thursday, April 21,...
March 16, 2022
Bookmarks and Salem Academy and College Present Chelsea Clinton in Conversation with Dr. Summer J. McGee
As part of its 250th anniversary celebration, Salem Academy and College and Bookmarks will host author Chelsea Clinton in conversation with Salem President Summer McGee on April 4 at 7 p.m. in the...
December 14, 2021
Hope Named Director of Human Resources at Salem Academy and College
Salem Academy and College has named Orielle Hope director of human resources.
December 10, 2021
The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem Awards Grant to Salem Academy
The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem has awarded a $4,850 grant to Salem Academy for its Girl Up Mentor Program.
November 17, 2021
Salem Academy and College to Host Christmas Candlelight Worship Service
Salem Academy and College will host its annual Christmas candlelight worship service on Thursday, December 2 from 4:30 to 5:30.
October 14, 2021
Salem Academy and College to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Salem Academy and College, which is celebrating its 250th anniversary this academic year, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Friday, October 22 from 10 a.m. until noon.
September 28, 2021
Salem Academy and College to Recreate Historic 500-Mile Journey from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to North Carolina
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (SEPTEMBER 28, 2021)—In conjunction with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Salem Academy and College, alumnae, staff, and friends will recreate the...
September 14, 2021
U.S News & World Report Ranks Salem College 4th Nationally on ‘Social Mobility’
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (SEPTEMBER 14, 2021)—In its 2022 Best Colleges rankings released yesterday, U.S.
The Single Sisters Kitchen-courtesy of the Wachovia Historical Society
September 2, 2021
The Anna Maria Samuel Project at Salem Academy and College to Present Two Events in September
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (September 2, 2021)—In conjunction with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Salem Academy and College, the Anna Maria Samuel Project: Race, Remembrance, and...
August 5, 2021
Antoine Named Director of Athletics at Salem Academy & College
Jacquelyn Jeanne “JJ” Antoine has been named as the Director of Athletics for Salem Academy and College after a national search.
July 21, 2021
Webinar: Salem Ready, Salem Strong Return to Campus Fall 2021
Dear Salem College Students,We are gearing up for the fall 2021 semester with great excitement! In just a few short weeks, we will welcome you back to Salem’s beautiful campus.
June 10, 2021
Introducing President McGee
Salem Academy and College is pleased to announce the appointment of Summer Johnson McGee, Ph.D., CPH as the 22nd President of the institution. Dr. McGee is currently the Founding Dean of the School...
June 10, 2021
Salem Academy and College Shepherds in a New Era with Appointment of President Dr. Summer McGee
Salem Academy, a school for girls grades 9 through 12, plans to hold its Graduation Ceremony on May 29 at 10 a.m. on Salem’s campus at its outdoor venue known as the May Dell.
April 20, 2021
Chauvin Verdict
Nearly a year ago, on May 25, 2020, a man named George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We learned then exactly how long each minute can be…
April 16, 2021
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones—Noted for Her Body of Work Regarding the Impact of Racism on Health—to Speak at Salem College Commencement
Camara Phyllis Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, will be the speaker for Salem College’s in-person Commencement on Saturday, May 8 at Truist Stadium in downtown Winston-Salem.
main hall with blue balloons
March 25, 2021
$5 Million Gift to Salem College for Health Leadership
Largest Donation in School’s History
March 17, 2021
Return to Campus for Fall 2021
Salem College is working on a plan to open campus—your campus—for residential learning beginning with the fall 2021 semester. 
March 17, 2021
Salem Academy and College Plan to Hold In-Person Commencement, Graduation
Salem College plans to hold an in-person Commencement Ceremony for graduating students on Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m. at Truist Stadium in downtown Winston-Salem.
March 15, 2021
In-person College Commencement
I am delighted to share Salem College’s plans to honor you, our 2021 graduates. Your Commencement will be held in-person at Truist Stadium in Winston-Salem.
February 24, 2021
Salem College Makes Groundbreaking Move to Focus on Women’s Leadership in Health
On Salem’s 250th anniversary, the historic women’s college becomes the first liberal arts institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of leaders in health.
February 11, 2021
Salem Academy and College Promotes Tanner
Salem Academy and College has promoted Ray Celeste Tanner to assistant director of admissions and communication.
February 1, 2021
Salem Academy and College Offering Admissions Events during February
Free FAFSA Guidance Open to the Public, Including Spanish Session
January 19, 2021
Message from the President: Inauguration
As the United States moves towards January 20, the date on which presidential inaugurations occur, we approach a core moment in American democracy.
December 11, 2020
Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives at Salem Academy and College
An update on the work that has been conducted at Salem on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Salem Academy and College Logo
December 2, 2020
Kris Sorrells Named Head of School at Salem Academy
Kris Porazzi Sorrells (C’96) has been named the Head of School at Salem Academy.  Sorrells came to Salem Academy in 1998 to teach math and has served as Acting Head of School since June 2020.
November 9, 2020
Salem Academy Day Students to Return to Campus for Spring—Salem Academy Boarding and Salem College Students to Continue Remote Learning
After extensive discussion and deliberation, we have decided that the answers are not the same for our College and Academy students. Salem College students will continue remote learning for the...
November 5, 2020
Salem College: Spring 2021
As was the case last summer and during the fall semester, the leadership of Salem Academy and College has very carefully and thoughtfully reflected on our circumstances as we continue to face a...
November 3, 2020
Message from the President: Election Day
I know I already wrote urging those who can to vote - and asking all of us to remember that civility is one of our highest values. I write this morning to remind us that this semester - this year -...
October 30, 2020
Message from the President: The Right to Vote
I cast my first vote in a presidential election in 1976 while attending college and living in North Carolina.
truth initiative - inspiring tobacco-free lives
September 25, 2020
Salem College Receives Truth Initiative Grant and Pledges to Go Tobacco and Vape Free
Salem College was one of 14 colleges and universities to be awarded a grant from Truth Initiative®  to adopt a 100 percent tobacco/vape-free campus policy.
Women's College Coalition
September 20, 2020
WCC Mourns the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
September 20, 2020, LOS ANGELES – The Women’s College Coalition issued the following joint statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
September 14, 2020
Salem College Places in Top 10 Nationwide Among “Top Performers on Social Mobility” in U.S. News & World Report Ranking
U.S. News & World Report ranked Salem College tied for No. 10 nationwide as a Top Performer on Social Mobility among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
September 2, 2020
Salem Academy and College Names Prosterman Interim Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Salem Academy and College announced that Daniel Prosterman, Associate Professor of History and Race and Ethnicity Studies, has accepted the position of Interim Vice President for Academic and Student...
September 1, 2020
Now is Our Time
Salem’s history has been distinguished, not by those taking the easiest path, but by those who made wise decisions at difficult moments and then supported their principles with their time, talent,...
photo of Dr. Susan Henking square cropped
August 28, 2020
Susan Henking: Building a future of equality
Interim President Susan Henking wrote a guest column about Women’s Equality Day that was included in the Winston-Salem Journal on August 25.
August 4, 2020
Salem Academy and College Shifts Online for Fall Semester
Salem will operate remotely with online classes for the Fall 2020 semester.
SC Spirits Logo
July 28, 2020
Salem College Supports USA South Athletic Conference Decision to Postpone Fall Sports
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (JULY 28, 2020)—Salem College, an NCAA Division III member of the USA South Athletic Conference, is supportive of the conference’s decision to postpone all fall sports.
July 27, 2020
July 27, 2020 Letter
Today, I write to bring you up to date on some of the ways those headlines have affected the financial standing of Salem Academy and College.
July 16, 2020
July 16, 2020 Message from Interim President Susan Henking regarding Fall
We have created a new Salem Ready, Salem Strong (salem.edu/readystrong) section of our website that is a central resource for information about our fall 2020 plans.
June 26, 2020
Salem Academy and College Announce Preliminary Plans for Return of Students to Campus for Fall 2020
Salem Academy and College has recently released its preliminary plan for the 2020–2021 academic year, which enables students to return to campus during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing for their...
June 23, 2020
Salem Academy and College Elects Dr. Judith Simpson White and Dr. Eileen B. Wilson-Oyelaran to its Board of Trustees
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (JUNE 23, 2020)—The Salem Academy and College Board of Trustees elected two new board members, Dr. Judith Simpson White and Dr. Eileen B. Wilson-Oyelaran, effective May 21, 2020.
June 18, 2020
Betty Telford Named Dean of the Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education
Betty Telford was recently named Dean of the Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education after serving as Interim Dean of the Fleer Center for several years.
June 15, 2020
Message from Interim President Henking About Dismantling Systemic Racism
Systemic racism must be dismantled. This is crucial for Salem and for us all.  
June 4, 2020
Message from Interim President Susan Henking
May 2020 was a troubling month. Ahmaud Arbery. George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. May 2020 also was an ordinary month. That very contradiction is why…
June 3, 2020
Statement From Winston-Salem Area Law Enforcement Officials
After watching the tragic events and reactions unfold across the United States, we, the Winston-Salem area college and university police chiefs, in collaboration with local law enforcement, want to...
May 31, 2020
Message from President Doran
Today, I wish to lend my voice to the conversations surrounding the heartbreaking events that are occurring in our nation, the latest of which is the death of George Floyd. This is a sad reminder...
May 11, 2020
Salem Academy and College Names Henking Interim President and Vinson Interim Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Salem Academy and College announced today that current Interim Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of the College Susan Henking, Ph.D. will become Interim President when...
April 3, 2020
Salem Academy & College to Honor Seniors with Virtual Celebrations
Salem College has postponed its in-person commencement ceremony and will hold a virtual conferring of degrees to celebrate the Class of 2020 on May 23 at 10 a.m.
February 27, 2020
Salem President Announces Departure - Salem to initiate National Search
Sandra J. Doran, the president of Salem Academy and College, announced today that she is concluding her tenure at the end of the academic year.
Camille Brown; photo credit: Josefina Santos
February 18, 2020
Salem College Presents Camille A. Brown and Dancers on March 27
Salem College is presenting a performance by the renowned Camille A. Brown and Dancers on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in Hanes Auditorium.
Andrea Arévola performing in front of an orchestra
February 17, 2020
Arévola Performs and Teaches in Peru
Andrea Arévola, a graduate piano student in the Master of Music in Performance and Pedagogy program at Salem College, was featured performer and teacher at the IV Piano Festival of the Higher...
Salem Graduate Students at the MTNA Symposium
February 17, 2020
Salem College Chapter of the Music Teachers National Association Selected to Present Research and Presentations at the State and National Levels
The Salem College Chapter of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) was selected to present current research at recent state and national MTNA symposia.
February 14, 2020
Salem College’s Pierrette Players Present “Julius Caesar” March 5-7
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FEBRUARY 14, 2020)—The Pierrette Players at Salem College will present Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” March 5, 6, and 7 at 8 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m. 
Ami Vitale on location in waist-high water
January 28, 2020
Ami Vitale, Renowned Photojournalist and Documentary Film Maker, to Speak at Salem College Commencement
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (JANUARY 28, 2020)— National Geographic magazine photographer, filmmaker and explorer Ami Vitale, who has traveled to more than 100 countries, will be the 2020 commencement speaker...
SC Spirits Logo
January 15, 2020
Salem Receives NADIIIAA Community Service Award
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Salem College athletic department received an NADIIIAA Community Service One Time Project / Activity Award from NACDA on Jan. 15, 2020.
December 10, 2019
The Future Shines Bright for Salem Academy and College: SACSCOC Removes Probation, Deeming College Fully Compliant
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (DECEMBER 10, 2019)—The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which accredits colleges and universities in 11 Southern states, has deemed...
Suffragette Film Screening flyer, see event page for details
November 4, 2019
Salem College to Screen “Suffragette” on Election Day
Salem College will host a special screening of “Suffragette” on campus in recognition of Election Day.
October 28, 2019
Salem Academy to Host Halloween Party for Local Foster Families
Student organizations at Salem Academy will host a Halloween party and dinner for foster families from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area.
October 21, 2019
Salem College Seeking Entries for Juried Art Exhibition
Salem College invites artists to submit entries for a juried art exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment
Salem Montessori School Logo - Learning by heart and hand
October 16, 2019
Salem Montessori School to Expand Programming with Help of Salem College
Salem Montessori School, which operates from space at Home Moravian Church and serves children ages 6 months through 6 years, is expanding its educational programming thanks to a partnership with...
October 14, 2019
Salem Academy & College Presents an Update on Old Salem Museum & Gardens’ “The Hidden Town Project” Initiative
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (OCTOBER 14, 2019)—The Commission on Slavery and Its Legacy at Salem Academy & College will host a presentation at 7 p.m.
October 10, 2019
Salem College and Forsyth Technical Community College Signed new transfer agreement on October 10, 2019
Salem College today announced a new co-admission agreement with Forsyth Technical Community College (Forsyth Tech) to facilitate degree completion and student success by improving access to...
October 3, 2019
Salem College Center for Women Writers Presents “Embodiment: the Body in Space” on October 18
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (OCTOBER 3, 2019)—The Center for Women Writers at Salem College will present a panel discussion called “Embodiment: the Body in Space” on Friday, October 18 from 12:30 until 2:30 p....
Collective Rage Play Poster; see page for details
September 25, 2019
Salem College’s Pierrette Players Present Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties
The Pierrette Players will present Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties the first weekend of October at the Drama Workshop in Salem College’s Elberson Fine Arts Center. Performances will take place...
photo of President Sandra Doran by the RG House
September 18, 2019
Doran Becomes 21st President of Salem Academy and College
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (SEPTEMBER 18, 2019)—The Salem Academy and College Board of Trustees has voted to transition Dr. Sandra J. Doran from interim president to president.  Dr.
September 13, 2019
U.S. News & World Report Gives High Marks to Salem College—No. 4 Nationwide Among “Top Performers on Social Mobility”
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (SEPTEMBER 13, 2019)—In its annual listings release this week, “U.S. News & World Report” ranked Salem College tied for No.
Dr. Richard E. Johe speaking at the podium
August 6, 2019
Salem College Honors Dr. Richard E. Johe
Retired Assistant Professor in the Department of Business and Economics
July 31, 2019
Salem College Faculty Member Nora Doyle Receives Mary Kelley Prize
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (JULY 31, 2019)— Nora Doyle, Ph.D, Chair of the Department of History & Political Science at Salem College, recently was awarded the Mary Kelley Prize from the Society for...
June 13, 2019
SACSCOC Continues Accreditation and Deems Salem College Compliant in Three of the Four Requirements
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which accredits colleges and universities in 11 Southern states, has deemed Salem Academy and College compliant on...
May 9, 2019
Salem College Introduces Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Salem College’s Department of Teacher Education and Graduate Studies in Education will introduce a Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree in the fall of 2019
headshot photo of Stephanie Wilson
May 3, 2019
Astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson to Speak at Salem College Commencement
Stephanie D. Wilson, a NASA astronaut who is a veteran of three spaceflights and has logged more than 42 days in space, will be the 2019 commencement speaker for Salem College.
Thank You for Stepping Up!
April 3, 2019
Salem Exceeds Goals for First Phase of Strategic Plan
Leaders at Salem Academy and College are heralding the successes of phase I of the institution’s strategic plan, which included a $10 million campaign called Step Up for Salem. 
photo of Quntashea Lewis
March 28, 2019
Former Spirits Standout Quntashea Lewis Named Head Basketball Coach
Salem College Director of Athletics Trish Hughes announced today the hiring of former Spirits standout Quntashea Lewis as the head women’s basketball coach for the Spirits.
March 15, 2019
Salem College Signs Articulation Agreement with Community Colleges
In addition to granting junior status to any graduate of a North Carolina community college who holds an associate in arts or an associate in science degree, Salem College has signed two new...
February 28, 2019
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Salem College National Poetry Series on April 25
Salem College will present the National Poetry Series with Ruth-Ellen Kocher, Raquel Salas-Rivera and Salem College alumna Morgan Christie on April 25…
February 27, 2019
Salem College Presents the Beverly Pritchard Lecture Series on March 1
Salem College will present a lecture by award-winning writers Natalie Eilbert and Mecca Jamilah Sullivan on March 1…
Celebrity and Youth book cover
February 12, 2019
New Book Entitled “Celebrity and Youth” from Salem College Professor Spring-Serenity Duvall
“Celebrity and Youth: Mediated Audiences, Fame, Aspirations and Identity Formation” is the latest book from Salem College Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies Spring-Serenity Duvall...
January 30, 2019
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Steps Up for Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (JANUARY 30, 2019)—The Z.
Shot of Downtown Winston-Salem with Salem College in the foreground.
January 22, 2019
Gregoria Arreola-Meza and Karen Guadalupe Cruz-Ruiz Announced as Women as Leaders Scholarship Winners
Gregoria Arreola-Meza and Karen Guadalupe Cruz-Ruiz named Women as Leaders Scholarship Winners
December 18, 2018
Salem Academy and College Establishes Athletics Hall of Fame
Salem Academy and College has established an Athletics Hall of Fame to honor exemplary former student athletes, administrators and others who have been integral to the school’s athletics program.
Biz 40 Renderning
October 17, 2018
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Business 40 to Close on Nov. 17
 
Trish Hughes
October 15, 2018
Salem Athletic Director Named All-Time Soccer Team for Coker College
 Earlier this month, when Coker College athletics announced the all-time women’s and men’s soccer teams,
Novant Sports Medicine
October 9, 2018
Novant Health to provide sports medicine care to Salem Academy and College student-athletes
WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Novant Health has partnered with Salem Academy and College to provide advanced sports medicine care to the college’s student-athletes.
Jeopardy Champ Butner
October 5, 2018
Salem Alum Wins Jeopardy
Sara Butner C’04 won more than $32,000 in her first appearance on the game show “Jeopardy,” which aired Thursday evening, and she will return at 7:30 p.m. today locally on WFMY CBS-2. 
BB&T Matching Grant Award
September 28, 2018
Salem Academy & College Awarded $2 Million Matching Grant by BB&T Charitable Fund
Salem announced BB&T’s generous $2 million matching grant at a board event Thursday night at 500 West 5th Street in downtown Winston-Salem.
Sonja Sepulveda
September 23, 2018
Sepulveda chosen to perform for American Choral Director's Association
Dr. Sonja Sepulveda, director of Choral Activities at Salem College, was chosen by the American Choral Director’s Association to perform at the South Carolina ACDA Conference on October 5 at St.
Elon Law School Logo
September 21, 2018
Salem Launching Partnership With Elon Law
Salem is launching a new 3+2.5 Program partnership with Elon University School of Law that will offer Salem students the opportunity to earn a law degree on an accelerated schedule
Salem Seal
September 17, 2018
Message from President Doran in the Aftermath of Hurricane Florence
Dear Members of the Salem Family,We are very thankful that we will be welcoming our students back to campus today, but we know that life is still very difficult for many members of the Salem...
US News & World Report BEST COLLEGES Rankings
September 10, 2018
Salem Remains No. 2 Nationally Ranked Liberal Arts College in North Carolina
For the third year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Salem College as the No. 2 liberal arts college and the No.
Zini Clemmons First Year Read
August 29, 2018
Acclaimed Author Zinzi Clemmons to Speak at Salem on September 6
Who: Salem Academy and College Community and the general public. Media outlets are invited to attend.
art from Kevin Calhoun
August 29, 2018
The Department of Art, Art History and Design Kicks Off Fall Season
The Department of Art, Art History and Design presents: Kevin Calhoun and Eric G. Wilson: Attractive Opposites, Paintings and Readings.
2018 Washington Monthly Cover
August 29, 2018
Washington Monthly Names Salem College 24th Among U.S. Liberal Arts Schools
 
photo of Daniel Prosterman
August 16, 2018
Introducing Salem Impact
Dr. Daniel Prosterman — Salem Impact DirectorSalem’s undergraduate core curriculum, known as the Salem Signature program, is undergoing significant change under a new name — Salem Impact.
Colleges of Distinction
July 23, 2018
Salem College Named a 2018-19 College of Distinction
Salem College was one of only four North Carolina colleges that ranked in every category in College of Distinction’s Innovative Learning Programs.
Katherine Knapp Watts Admissions Table
July 17, 2018
Staff changes announced at Salem College
Salem College has announced three administrative changes, including the appointment of the college’s newly created vice president for strategic planning.
Kenneth Frazelle and Jodi Burns
July 14, 2018
Music Carolina Summerfest will include Appalachia-themed
 Pianist composer Kenneth Frazelle and soprano Jodi Burns will perform an evening of Frazelle’s Appalachia-inspired music 7:30 p.m.
A Place to Start
July 5, 2018
Salem Art Major Commissioned to Paint Mural in Downtown High Rise
Mary Vecellio C’18 knew she had a story to tell. But she wasn’t sure how to sell it.
International Literary Awards banner
June 22, 2018
2018 International Literary Award Winners Announced
The Salem College Center for Women Writers has announced the winners of its annual International Literary Awards, celebrating excellence in poetry, nonfiction, and fiction from writers across the...
Dr. Andrew Thomas
June 19, 2018
Thomas Named Study Abroad Coordinator
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Andrew Thomas, associate professor of History, will be serving as the Study Abroad Coordinator for the College starting next academic year.
Francisco Flow Building
June 8, 2018
Salem College preparing to show the glass ceiling who's boss in downtown high rise
Salem’s Center for Women in Business has decided it’s time to adjust its name and go with the “Flow.” 
Keep Winston Salem Beautiful
May 31, 2018
Salem Recognized for Spreading Beauty
 If you asked a visitor to describe Salem’s campus in a single word, there would be no surprise if the reply was — “beautiful.” It’s a point of pride for both alums and students that the
photo of the back of the Student Center from the Pauly Pavilion
May 30, 2018
Salem College Student Center Receives Community Appearance Award
The modern, open space was outfitted with classic details that reflect the campus’ nearly 250-year legacy. Several historical pieces are used throughout the building…
The White House Easter Egg Roll book cover
May 29, 2018
White House Children's Book Illustrated by Salem Professor Wins International Book Award
 LOS ANGELES – A children’s book illustrated by beloved Salem Art History Professor John Hutton has won an International Book Award.
April 26, 2018
Salem Acknowledges History with the Institution of Slavery
In the past year, Salem Academy and College has been examining its history with the institution of slavery.
April 25, 2018
Salem History Professor's Groundbreaking Book About American Motherhood Published
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Sandra J. Doran
April 18, 2018
Sandra J. Doran Appointed Interim President of Salem Academy and College
Sandra J. Doran has been named the Interim President of Salem Academy and College, effective May 1, 2018. Doran will serve in the role while a nationwide search is conducted for a new permanent...
John Hutton Easter Egg Roll Cover
March 29, 2018
Salem Art History Professor Participating in White House Easter Egg Roll
John Hutton, Salem College professor of art history and the creator of Sister Maus, Salem’s beloved unofficial mascot, will have a front-row seat on the lawn of the White House for this year’s Easter...
March 20, 2018
Update on the Interim President search process
This communication is to update the greater Salem community on progress to date and the process being deployed by the Interim Presidential Search subcommittee of the Transition Team to ensure that we...
American College Dance Association
March 1, 2018
Dance Studies Attending American College Dance Association Conference
Salem College Dance Studies will be performing and teaching at this year’s American College Dance Conference at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.
Salem Seal
February 27, 2018
Message from the Board of Trustees Sallie Craig Huber
Dear members of the Salem community,
February 19, 2018
Salem College: Back-to-Back State Ethics Bowl Champs
C-SPAN American History TV
February 16, 2018
Salem Academy and College to be in National Spotlight
C-SPAN to showcase Salem Academy and College history and highlights during weeklong visit to Winston-Salem
Salem Seal
February 6, 2018
Message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees Sallie Craig Huber
Dear Faculty and Staff,
Salem Seal
January 26, 2018
Salem Academy and College President Lorraine Sterritt to Take New Post in Vermont
Dear members of the Salem community,I am writing to let you know that President Lorraine Sterritt has accepted a position as President of Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester, Vermont,  beginning...
Karen Korematsu
November 13, 2017
2018 Commencement Speaker Announced
Karen Korematsu, the founder and executive director of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, will be Salem College’s commencement speaker on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
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October 17, 2017
Salem Joins Universities Studying Slavery
The Salem Academy and College Board of Trustees at its meeting on October 13, 2017, voted to have Salem join the consortium
Salem Seal
October 16, 2017
New College Council on Diversity and Inclusion
Dear Salem College students, faculty, and staff,
Salem Seal
October 16, 2017
New Diversity Appointment and New Position Announced in Student Affairs
Dear Salem students, faculty, staff, and administrators, I am very pleased to announce some important advances in our ongoing efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion on our campus.
SC Spirits Logo
September 20, 2017
Salem Soccer Ranked No. 9
KANSAS CITY, MO—The Salem College soccer team is ranked 9th in the most recent NCAA DIII United Soccer Coaches South Atlantic Region poll.
US News & World Report BEST COLLEGES Rankings
September 12, 2017
Salem Continues to Advance in U.S. News & World Report National Ranking
For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Salem College as the No. 11 women’s college in the nation.
September 5, 2017
Statement on White House decision to end the DACA program
Trish Hughes
August 29, 2017
Trish Hughes Named Salem Director of Athletics
WINSTON-SALEM—Salem Academy and College President D. E. Lorraine Sterritt named Patricia (Trish) Hughes as director of athletics for Salem College. 
Salem Seal
July 5, 2017
Message from the President Concerning Student Killed in Fatal Traffic Accident
It is with great sadness that I am writing to inform you of the death of one of our students.
Salem Seal
June 23, 2017
Message from the President Concerning Historic Yearbook Contents
Many of you may have seen the national news story about Wesleyan College, a women’s college in Macon, Georgia, and racist content in its yearbooks from the early-twentieth century.
Salem Seal
May 19, 2017
President's Baccalaureate Speech
Good evening, class of 2017. I am very honored by your invitation to speak with you this evening.
Salem Seal
May 5, 2017
Associate Athletic Director Betsy Pryor to serve as interim director of athletics
We are writing to let you know that Director of Athletics Melissa Barrett will be leaving Salem…
entrepreneurship panel at venture cafe
May 4, 2017
Salem Joins Local Colleges to Support Alumnae and Student Startups
In an unprecedented and historic demonstration of solidarity, Salem College joined with five Winston-Salem-based colleges and universities on the Inmar stage in support of the entrepreneurial efforts...
International Women's Day flag in the breeze
March 3, 2017
Salem Academy and College to Host International Women's Day Celebration
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2017, Salem Academy and College, Home Moravian Church, the Unity Women’s Desk of the Moravian Church, and Group 42 of the Women’s Fund are...
Salem leadership holding a 2016 Downtown Excellence Award
February 23, 2017
McHugh Sisters Flats Wins Downtown Excellence Award
McHugh Sisters Flats has received a third award, a 2016 Downtown Excellence Award. This award was presented by Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines at the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership annual...
Yong Im Lee Federle
February 15, 2017
Salem Piano Professor Named Steinway & Sons Top Teacher
Adjunct Professor of Piano Dr. Yong Im Lee Federle is a recipient of the Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award for 2016. The Steinway Piano Galleries in Greensboro and Charlotte selected Dr.
2017 Salem College Debate Team Ethics Bowl Champions
February 14, 2017
Salem Wins NCICU Ethics Bowl
Salem College came out the victor over Meredith College in North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities’ Ethics Bowl. This was the first time that two women’s colleges have faced each other...
Salem Seal
January 31, 2017
Letter from Board Chair Sallie Craig Huber and President Lorraine Sterritt to the Salem Community
Office of the PresidentSalem Academy and College601 South Church StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101 Dear members of the Salem community,
photo of Susan Goldberg
December 9, 2016
Editor in Chief of National Geographic to be Salem College's 2017 Commencement Speaker
Susan Goldberg, the first woman to serve as Editor in Chief of National Geographic Magazine, will address the Class of 2017 at Salem College’s Commencement exercises…
November 11, 2016
Post Election Statement from SGA
In the wake of what has been one of the most divided elections in United States history, Salem’s student body has expressed a variety of emotions…
Salem Seal
November 11, 2016
Statement from the Board Chair and President Regarding the Presidential Election
The events that have occurred around the nation in the last few days have underscored the divisions that exist within our country and have heightened tension and anxiety on our own campus…
Salem Seal
November 10, 2016
Statement from the President Regarding the Presidential Election
This week, a long, hard-fought presidential campaign drew to an end. As is the case with any campus in this country, some members…
photo of Dr. Sydney Richardson
October 10, 2016
Article by Dr. Sydney Richardson Published in Journal
An article written by Dr. Sydney Richardson, dean of Salem College's Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education, has been published in the Journal of Adult and Continuing Education.
US News & World Report BEST COLLEGES Rankings
September 14, 2016
Salem College Moves Up in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
In its 2017 listing of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges,” U.S. News & World Report has ranked Salem College as the Number 11 women’s college in the nation.
Washington Monthly with 2016 College Rankings Coverpage
September 1, 2016
Salem College Scores Big in New Washington Monthly Rankings
Salem College ranks among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation, and is recognized regionally as one of the best returns on investment, according to new college rankings released this week by...
photo of Amy Rio
August 29, 2016
Sermon Written by Salem Chaplain Amy Rio Published in New Journal
A sermon written by Salem Academy and College chaplain Amy Rio has been published in a new journal called 
ribbon cutting at for the new tennis courts paving project
August 24, 2016
Salem Academy and College Dedicates New Tennis Center
On August 23, 2016, the eve of the first day of classes, the Salem Academy and College community was invited to a campus-wide picnic followed by the official dedication of the Bert Lain Tennis Center...
Merridith Cho - Salem Spirits - Lacrosse
July 27, 2016
Salem Hires First Ever Lacrosse Coach
Salem College Director of Athletics Melissa Barrett has announced that Merridith Cho has been hired as the first lacrosse coach in Salem history.
Dr. Andrew Thomas
July 22, 2016
Salem College Professor Chosen for Harvard Seminar in DC
Salem College is pleased to announce that Andrew Thomas is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Center for Hellenic Studies...
Winston-Salem Community Appearance Award
June 8, 2016
Salem College's McHugh Sisters Flats Receives Community Appearance Award
Salem College's McHugh Sisters Flats was recognized with a Community Appearance Award at a ceremony held in the James A.
D. E. Lorraine Sterritt, PhD
June 1, 2016
A Spring-Term Letter from President D. E. Lorraine Sterritt, PhD
The 2015–16 academic year has come to a close, and we are saying “au revoir” to our Academy and College graduates…
May 11, 2016
Faculty Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness
The following statement was approved by the Salem College faculty at a meeting on May 3, 2016.
April 14, 2016
Update from Dr. Jennings and Dr. Sterritt Regarding House Bill 2 following governor's executive order
We reaffirm the values of Salem Academy and College, including our longstanding commitment to nondiscrimination, and we therefore oppose HB2 and urge our legislators to repeal it.
Dr. Atala on stage demonstrating advanced medicine
April 9, 2016
Salem College Partners With Wake Forest and Atala for Must-See Innovation Panel Discussion
A panel of experts will present leading-edge innovation research including a presentation titled “regenerative Medicine” in a free event that is open to the public on April 12.
April 7, 2016
Statement from Dr. Stephen G. Jennings, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and President D. E. Lorraine Sterritt Regarding House Bill 2
Statement from Dr. Stephen G. Jennings, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and President D. E. Lorraine Sterritt Regarding House Bill 2
photo of Erika James
March 7, 2016
Salem College Selects Erika James, Dean of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, as 2016 Commencement Speaker
Dr. Erika James will address the Class of 2016 at Salem College’s Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 10:00 am in the May Dell.
February 22, 2016
Salem College Faculty to Participate in Ruby Slipper Fringe Festival
Three Salem College faculty members are joining more than 60 female writers, playwrights, dancers, choreographers, filmmakers, musicians and craftswomen for the inaugural Ruby Slipper Fringe Festival...
Salem College Ethics Bowl Semi-finalist team 2016
February 9, 2016
Salem College Debate Team Makes It to Final Four at NCICU Ethics Bowl
The Salem College Debate Team advanced to the semi-final round as one of four colleges with the most wins at North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities’ fifth annual Ethics Bowl held...
February 2, 2016
Salem Academy and College to Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
In honor of the 30th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day, female athletes of all ages and abilities will be recognized during half-time of the Salem College vs. Mary Baldwin College...
Helen Simoneau Danse postcard; see page for details
January 26, 2016
Helen Simoneau Danse Company to Hold Open Rehearsal at Salem College February 6th
Helen Simoneau Danse, a Winston-Salem-based dance company with strong New York City ties and an international presence, will be holding an open rehearsal at the Salem College Dance Studio on February...
MORE movement poster; see page for details
January 19, 2016
Come Experience Special Interactive Dance Events at Salem
You are warmly invited to experience three unforgettable, interactive dance events which will be held at the Elberson Fine Arts Center at Salem College.
December 24, 2015
Condolences to Winston-Salem State University Community
Our hearts go out to the Winston-Salem State University community as it grieves the loss of first-year student Kari Watson, who died as the result of a shooting in Raleigh, NC on Wednesday night.
December 11, 2015
Fall-Term Community Letter
President D. E. Lorraine Sterritt shares a fall-term letter with the Salem Academy and College community.
Sister Maus tennis center celebration art by John Hutton
November 30, 2015
Salem Academy and College to Break Ground for New Tennis Center
A groundbreaking for the Bert Lain Tennis Center will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.
photo of D.E. Lorraine Sterritt
November 11, 2015
Panel Discussion to Feature Leaders of Salem College, UNCSA
President Sterritt will speak on a November 17 panel at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter.
photo of D.E. Lorraine Sterritt
November 6, 2015
President Sterritt Named One of Triad’s Most Influential People
D. E. Lorraine Sterritt has been named to the list by the Triad Business Journal.
November 1, 2015
Winston-Salem State University Shooting
We are very deeply saddened to learn of the tragic shootings on the campus of Winston-Salem State University early this morning.
photo of student athletes, including the Salem College soccer team posing for a group shot at Second Harvest food bank
October 30, 2015
Spirit of Service: Salem Athletes Teach Children About Nutrition
The Salem College soccer team attended a special Nutrition Day event on October 16 to teach Triad children about the importance of nutrition.
students dressed in traditional garb at the 2015 international dinner
October 30, 2015
International Dinner and Show to Showcase Salem Diversity
The annual International Dinner and Show will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015.
soccer ball in the air at home
October 28, 2015
Salem Soccer Claims Fourth Straight GSAC Win
The Salem College soccer team is leading the Great South Athletic Conference for the fourth year in a row.
photo of Dr. Ammina Kothari
October 2, 2015
Visiting International Scholar to share address on Mobile Technology and Healthcare
Salem College will host a public address by Dr. Ammina Kothari, assistant professor of communication at the Rochester Institute of Technology, on Monday, October 12, 2015.
Winston-Salem's Architectural Heritage by Heather Fearnbach cover
October 2, 2015
Historic Preservation Professor Receives Awards for Career Professional Achievement
Professor Heather Fearnbach has received two awards for professional achievements in her career. She released "Winston-Salem's Architectural Heritage" in the summer of 2015.
photo of Dominique Daniel and Carolina Ovando
September 25, 2015
Salem Students Join Undergraduate Fellows Program for Student Affairs
Two Salem College students have become members of an undergraduate fellows program that is sponsored by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
dancer falling to the ground
September 15, 2015
Salem College Dance Collaborates on Dance Movement Project
Attend the first MoRe meeting of the fall on September 21, 2015.
Salem College Association for Women in Mathematics display at the career fair
September 11, 2015
Salem College Opens Chapter of Association for Women in Mathematics
Salem College now hosts a chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics.
photo of Nova Ren Suma
September 4, 2015
Young Adult Author Nova Ren Suma to Speak at Salem College
Nova Ren Suma will discuss her young adult book, "The Walls Around Us," on Tuesday, September 8.
photo of Jenni Lynch
August 30, 2015
Salem Welcomes New Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Jenni Lynch is Salem Academy and College's new vice president for institutional advancement.
photo of McHugh Sisters Flats
August 18, 2015
Salem College to dedicate McHugh Sisters Flats
McHugh Sisters Flats, the first new College residence in fifty years, will be dedicated on Sunday, August 23, 2015.
The Chronicle - Salem College is a Great College to work for®
July 20, 2015
Salem is a 2015 Great College to Work For®
'The Chronicle of Higher Education' has named Salem College a&#xD; 2015 Great College to Work For®.&#xD;
photo of D.E. Lorraine Sterritt
June 30, 2015
President Sterritt to Speak at Fourth of July Naturalization Ceremony
D. E. Lorraine Sterritt, PhD, will be the keynote speaker at a Fourth of July Naturalization Ceremony, hosted by Old Salem Museums and Gardens.
Women of Purpose logo - the BREAKTHROUGH CAMPAIGN for SALEM ACADEMY and COLLEGE
June 17, 2015
Salem's Women of Purpose campaign receives $1.5 million from Reynolds American Foundation
Salem Academy and College has received a gift of $1.5 million from the Reynolds American Foundation to help fund the Women in Science and Mathematics initiative, one of Salem’s highest priorities in...
photo of Bert Lain in one of his many hats
May 21, 2015
Naming of the new Tennis Center at Salem Academy and College
A message from Board of Trustees Chair Stephen G. Jennings reveals the naming of the new Tennis Center.
April 28, 2015
A Message from President Sterritt: Salem Outreach to Nepal
President Sterritt discusses Salem Academy and College outreach to Nepal.
photo of Fareena Bacchus with President Sterritt
April 27, 2015
Winner of the Salem College 2015 Oesterlein Award is recognized for her contributions to the campus community
Fareena Bacchus is the recipient of the 2015 Elisabeth Oesterlein Award.
April 26, 2015
A Message from President Sterritt: The Earthquake in Nepal
President Sterritt addresses the Salem community regarding the earthquake in Nepal.
Women of Purpose Poster with logo and leaping silhouette
April 20, 2015
A spring-term letter from President D. E. Lorraine Sterritt, PhD
Dr. Sterritt sends a spring-term letter to members of the Salem Academy and College community.
photo of D.E. Lorraine Sterritt
April 13, 2015
Announcing the Inauguration of President D. E. Lorraine Sterritt, PhD
The Board of Trustees will inaugurate D. E. Lorraine Sterritt, PhD, as the twentieth president of Salem Academy and College on Friday, April 24, 2015.
40 under 40 - Inspiring professor photo of Dr. Laura Watts
April 7, 2015
Salem College Professor named to List of ‘40 Under 40 Professors Who Inspire’
Laura Watts, assistant professor of biology at Salem College, has been named on the 2015 list of ‘40 Under 40: Professors Who Inspire’ by NerdScholar.
photo of Alumna Ronda Zelezny-Green receiving TOYA Award
April 7, 2015
Salem College Alumna receives Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award
Salem College Alumna Ronda Zelezny-Green has been named a 2015 recipient of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) Award.
photo of Susan M. Cameron
April 1, 2015
Reynolds American President to Speak to Salem College Students
Susan M. Cameron is currently leading what is reported to be the largest acquisition ever made by a female CEO.&#xD;
Women of Purpose logo - the BREAKTHROUGH CAMPAIGN for SALEM ACADEMY and COLLEGE
March 25, 2015
Student Scholarships to be Funded Through Wells Fargo Campaign Gift
A grant of $200,000 from Wells Fargo will provide scholarships for twenty Salem College students over the next two years.&#xD;
Women of Purpose logo - the BREAKTHROUGH CAMPAIGN for SALEM ACADEMY and COLLEGE
March 25, 2015
New Psychology Laboratory to Open at Salem College
A grant from the Cobb Foundation will fund a state-of-the-art laboratory for the study of psychology.&#xD;
photo of Lucy Rose
March 25, 2015
Future Sciences/Mathematics Building Receives $1 Million
A gift of $1 million will name the biology and environmental studies wing in the new sciences/mathematics building in honor of esteemed college alumna and trustee Lucy Rose C'76.
photo of D.E. Lorraine Sterritt on stage
March 25, 2015
Salem Academy and College Launches Women of Purpose Campaign
The Women of Purpose Campaign will support Salem students in their journey to become confident, capable, and principled women of purpose.
photo of Lucy Rose with President Sterritt holding flowers
March 18, 2015
Naming of Biology and Environmental Studies Wing in new sciences/mathematics building
In a letter to the Salem community, Dr. Sterritt announced a $1 million gift to name a wing of the new sciences and mathematics building.
March 10, 2015
Salem partners with Bookmarks to host Writing for Young Adults event
Kami Garcia, Stephanie Perkins, Brendan Reichs, and Carrie Ryan will speak about writing for young adults.
photo of Freda C. Lewis-Hall
March 9, 2015
Dr. Freda C. Lewis-Hall to Deliver 2015 Commencement Address
Dr. Lewis-Hall is the Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Pfizer, Inc.
March 4, 2015
A Message of Support for Sweet Briar College
A message of support to the Sweet Briar College community from Salem president D. E. Lorraine Sterritt.
photo of Salem College's Main Hall with Home Moravian Church spire in the background
February 25, 2015
Study identifies economic value of Salem College in North Carolina
Salem College in Winston-Salem created $59.4 million of added economic value during the 2012-13 fiscal year.
photo of the Flentrop Organ in the Fine Arts Center
February 23, 2015
Salem College Showcases the 1965 Flentrop Organ in Month-Long Recital Series
The School of Music at Salem College will present a month-long organ recital series in March 2015.
February 20, 2015
Salem College Professors Awarded Summer Faculty Research Grants
Dr. Traci Porter and Dr. Elroi Windsor have received grants to complete research during the summer of 2015.
photo of Salem Education students in classroom with Edyta Oczkowicz
February 19, 2015
Salem English Professor Selected for Big Read Program Keynote
In January 2015, Associate Professor of English Dr. Edyta Oczkowicz traveled to Columbus, MS, to present a keynote lecture for the Big Read Program.
February 11, 2015
New program aids students in selecting a major and career path
The Women's Economic Empowerment Success Program was launched in January 2015.
February 11, 2015
Students explore the science behind food quality and safety in new college course
A special topics chemistry course in food science is offered for the spring 2015 semester.
work by Jade Ramey
February 9, 2015
New Exhibits celebrate the art of printmaking and the triumphs of an artist who is color blind
Works by George Lockwood and Jade Ramey will be featured in the Elberson Fine Arts Center at Salem College this spring.
Change This World boxes filled by Salem students in Bryant Hall
January 19, 2015
Salem Students Serve Local, International Communities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Salem College students participate in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
photo of Spring SerenityDuvall
January 19, 2015
Salem College adds Fulbright Canada Scholar to Communication Faculty
Dr. Spring-Serenity Duvall is a member of the 2014 - 2015 Fulbright Canada cohort.
December 18, 2014
Salem College Students Enjoy Autonomy through Self-Scheduled Exams
Salem College students have enjoyed self-scheduled final exams for more than forty years.
photo of Kelly Bouldin Darmofal writing
December 12, 2014
Alumna’s book raises awareness for traumatic brain injury (TBI) support
Kelly Bouldin Darmofal C’00 has published Lost in My Mind: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) to generate awareness and understanding regarding TBI and to elevate the need for training...
photo of Virginia Sparkes carrying food trays
December 11, 2014
Salem College Joins Food Recovery Network to Benefit Local Outreach
Salem College is the first educational institution in Forsyth County to become a member of the Food Recovery Network.
photo of Margaret Mueller with Barbara Lister-Sink and her husband, John Mueller
December 10, 2014
Beloved Organist Celebrates 90th Birthday at Salem College
Margaret Mueller, Professor Emerita of Salem College, celebrated her 90th birthday on campus with friends from the Salem College School of Music.
photo of Patricia Hall in the sound booth
December 5, 2014
Salem Student Garners National Recognition with Black Women in Jazz & the Arts Award Nomination
Patricia Hall, a student in Salem's Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education, has been nominated for awards from the Black Women in Jazz & the Arts.
December 5, 2014
NCAA All-Region Honors Awarded to Salem College Athletes
Morgan Canepa and Taylor Norman have earned NCAA All-Region Honors.
photo of the Great Room with students seated around the room on comfortable couches
December 5, 2014
Salem College Student Center Receives National Award
The Salem College Student Center has received the Outstanding Design Award in the Post-Secondary category by 'American School and University' magazine.
December 3, 2014
Salem Academy and College announces campaign initiatives
Salem Academy and College, the oldest continuously operating women’s educational institution in the country, will officially launch a $60 million campaign at an event in February 2015.
Evolution of a Criminal community cinema cover photo
December 2, 2014
Salem College hosts RiverRun film screening of 'Evolution of a Criminal'
‘Evolution of a Criminal’ will be screened at the Salem College Huber Theater at 7:30 pm on December 3.
photo Krispin Barr with her children after completing the Philadelphia Marathon
November 26, 2014
Completing the Philadelphia Marathon: Check
Dr. Krispin Barr, Dean of Students at Salem College, has completed her first marathon.
students discussing policy seated in desks at the Center for Women in Business
November 26, 2014
Regional College Students Engage in Career Development at Annual Conference
The third annual Women's Conference welcomed nearly 250 attendees for a day of networking with business leaders.
photo of Celia Weston
November 25, 2014
Salem Alumna Honored By Sonnet Repertory Theatre
Celia Weston, class of 1970, has been honored by Sonnet Repertory Theatre in New York City.
photo of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Inductees, 2014; see names in page
November 24, 2014
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Inducts New Adult Students
Eleven adult students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society in the fall of 2014.
photo of iconoc Milo chair, white leather, modern against a royal blue background
November 21, 2014
New acquisition for Salem’s SIDE Chair Library defines Mid-Century Modern
Milo #951 joins an extensive collection of chairs in the SIDE Chair Library at Salem College.
John Hutton water color with Sister Maus: Salem College Under Construction
November 14, 2014
Salem College announces residential expansion
Ground breaking for a new college residence hall will be held December 5, at 4:00 pm.
soccer and college teams posing with GSAC plaques
November 10, 2014
Salem College Soccer, Volleyball Take home GSAC Tournament Titles
The Salem College Soccer and Volleyball teams have earned 2014 GSAC Tournament titles and will advance to the NCAA DIII tournament.
watercolor from John Hutton with Sister Maus on move-in day to PhD!
November 4, 2014
Campus Community Receives Special Announcement
President Sterritt shares news from Salem's Board of Trustees regarding the Master Campus Plan.
photo of President Sterritt at the podium, on stage
November 3, 2014
President Sterritt sends Fall-term Letter to the Salem Community
Dr. D. E. Lorraine Sterritt summarizes her first several months as President of Salem Academy and College and outlines several opportunities for Salem's future in her fall-term letter, sent October...
MAKERS - movie poster: Women in the productive world
October 27, 2014
RiverRun Hosts Community Cinema Selections at Salem College
Three installments of 'Makers' to screen at Salem College in the Huber Theater.
Exercise Science lab; jogger on CO2 sensors, observed by 2 women
October 16, 2014
Growing Exercise Science Program Expands to a New Home
The Exercise Science program at Salem College has relocated to a new, bigger space underneath Corrin Refectory.
Salem College dancers holding a sign reading: Salem College Department of DANCE Founded Oct 14, 2014
October 15, 2014
New Degree Program in Dance Studies Announced
The Department of Dance Studies at Salem College announces the launch of a new degree program, approved for the fall of 2015.
black and white photo of Twyla Tharp in artistic black frame
October 14, 2014
Acclaimed Choreographer Twyla Tharp to Host Evening at Salem
Twyla Tharp will host an evening event on Saturday, October 18, featuring a discussion from her book "The Creative Habit," a performance by members of the Salem College Dance Company, and a...
photo of Margaret Vardell Sandresky
October 10, 2014
Audio archives recount early days of music theorist, alumna Margaret Vardell Sandresky
Margaret Sandresky, class of 1942, has been recognized by the Society for Music Theory.
photo of Jay Callahan
September 29, 2014
Coach Jay Callahan Achieves 100th Win at Salem College
Jay Callahan, coach of the Salem Spirits soccer team, achieved his 100th career win at Salem College.
photo of Sarah DaVanzo
September 25, 2014
Salem College to Host Third Annual Women's Conference
The Salem College Center for Women in Business will host their third annual Women's Conference on Saturday, November 8, 2014.
September 25, 2014
Salem College Launches Sandresky/Lister-Sink Steinway Piano Restoration Project
The Sandresky/Lister-Sink Steinway Piano Restoration Project will raise funds to restore Salem's collection of 17 Steinway pianos.
photo of Salem's Rotaract Club 2014
September 12, 2014
Salem's Rotaract Club Receives Presidential Citation Award
Megan Taylor, class of 2015, accepted Rotary Club's Presidential Citation Award for the work Salem College's Rotaract Club completed during the 2013-2014 academic year.
September 12, 2014
Salem Academy and College Celebrates 265th Birthday of First Teacher, Elisabeth Oesterlein
Sister Elisabeth Oesterlein, first teacher of Salem Academy and College, was born on September 12, 1749.
photo of Main Hall as you approach from the North-East corner of the Salem Square
September 9, 2014
Salem College continues forward in U.S. News National Best
Salem College ranks in U.S. News & World Report 2014-15 annual guide
abstract painting, colorful but blocky suggesting nature trees and leafs
September 4, 2014
Salem College Showcases Acclaimed Artists this Fall
'The Alchemy of Painting' and 'Harvest Blessings' run through October 17 and 'ArtMix' ends on October 26.
photo of Amy Zigler
September 2, 2014
Assistant Professor of Music Receives National Honor
Dr. Amy Zigler, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Salem College, will serve a three-year term on the American Musicological Society's Committee on Women and Gender.
Alumnae board and students on the stairs of the Student Center
August 29, 2014
Pat Rather Retreat Encourages Salem Leaders
Students and alumnae gathered together in mid-August for the annual Pat Rather Leadership Retreat at the Salem College Student Center.
photo of Salem student with her mother grasping arms in the May Dell
August 25, 2014
Salem College Class of 2018 is largest in 243-year history
The incoming class of 2018 is the largest in Salem's 243-year history.
photo of Sutton, Otero and Jacobsen in the Salem Chair Library
August 14, 2014
Salem's Chair Library Shared with Reynolda House Guests
Items from the Sutton Initiative for Design Education Chair Library appeared at the Reynolda House opening of “The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design.”
photo of Britni Mohney
August 13, 2014
Salem Welcomes New Coach for Basketball, Cross Country, Track
Britni Mohney will join the Salem College Athletics coaching staff for the 2014-2015 school year.
photo of John Hutton's water color with Sister Maus
August 13, 2014
Salem Professor Featured in Local Art Exhibit
Dr. John Hutton will have his work featured in the Sawtooth School for Visual Art's “Picturing This” exhibit.
July 30, 2014
Dean of Students Selected for Leadership Program
Dr. Krispin Barr has been selected to participate in a year-long Senior Leadership Academy, hosted by the Council of Independent Colleges.
photo of Dr. Krispin Barr
July 10, 2014
Dean of Students Selected for Senior Leadership Academy
Dr. Krispin Barr, Dean of Students at Salem College, has been selected as a participant in the Council of Independent Colleges' Senior Leadership Academy.
photo of Salem College Choirs on tour
June 25, 2014
More Summer Travel for the Salem College Choirs
This summer, the Salem College Choirs visit Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; and Tuscaloosa, Ala.
First Cohort Graduates from online-only degree program in cap and gown
June 25, 2014
First Cohort Graduates from Online-Only Degree Program
The online-only Master of Education in School Counseling degree program graduated its first cohort in May, 2014.
June 20, 2014
Dr. John Hutton Named Ivy May Hixson Chair
Dr. John Hutton, Associate Professor of Art, has been named the next Ivy May Hixson Chair.
June 16, 2014
More than $1 million in Merit Scholarships Awarded to the Class of 2018
More than $1 million in Merit Scholarships has been awarded to the Salem College Class of 2018.
Salem students studying Teacher Education
June 9, 2014
Grant Continues to Support Future Teachers
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust has renewed their grant to assist the Department of Teacher Education and Graduate Studies at Salem College.
Salem Alumna, Beth Mabe Gianopulos, C'97
May 27, 2014
Salem College Alumna Wins Triad Business Leadership Award
Beth Mabe Gianopulos, Salem College class of 1997, is the recipient of a 2014 Triad Business Leadership Award.
May 24, 2014
Judith S. White Gives 2014 Commencement Address
Judith S. White, President and Executive Director of HERS: Higher Education Resource Services, gave the 2014 Commencement address for Salem College.
ribbon cutting in front of the new student center
May 15, 2014
New Student Center Opens on Salem College Campus
The new Student Center was dedicated and opened on May 13, 2014, after an eighteen month build.
photo of Salem College Model UN team
May 9, 2014
Model United Nations Delegates Awarded at National Conference
Salem College delegates received the Distinguished Delegation award at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City.
photo of Salem students who affirm the charter for compassion
May 8, 2014
Salem College Becomes First N.C. School to Affirm Charter for Compassion
Salem College has become the first school in North Carolina to affirm the Charter for Compassion.
Dr. Lorraine Sterritt with 2 students
May 2, 2014
Lorraine Sterritt selected as 20th president of Salem Academy and College
Dr. Lorraine Sterritt will serve as the 20th president of Salem Academy and College, beginning July 1, 2014.
Salem alumna Liz Baird at the podium
April 30, 2014
Alumna Liz Baird Reflects on Family Trees in Founders Day Address
Elizabeth Denton Baird, Salem College class of 1983, was the 2014 Founders Day Convocation speaker.
photo of Dana Lu Bryson
April 30, 2014
Salem College Alumna Wins Triad Business Leadership Award
Dana Lu Bryson, class of 1994, was an honoree at the Triad Business Journal's 2014 Women in Business Awards.
photo of Salem students in the Dominican Republic
April 30, 2014
Salem Students Serve during Spring Break
Students from Salem's Rotaract Club traveled to Dominican Republic for a spring break service trip.
photo of Elis Herman with President Pauly and Dean Calovini
April 30, 2014
2014 Oesterlein Award Winner exemplifies distinguished College student
Elis Herman is the 2014 Salem College Elisabeth Oesterlein Award Winner.
April 28, 2014
Top Alumnae Awards presented at Salem College Reunion Weekend
Susan Shore Schwartz, Julie Barton, and Adrienne Amos Livengood received Alumnae Awards during 2014 Reunion Weekend at Salem College.
celebration of academic excellence fancy document
April 16, 2014
Annual Celebration of Academic Excellence Named for President Susan E. Pauly
Salem College's annual Celebration of Academic Excellence has been named for President Susan E. Pauly.
Summer 2014 Courses for Community Cover
March 27, 2014
Summer Community Courses at Salem College
Salem College will be offering courses for the community during the summer months.
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith headshot
March 20, 2014
Internationally Renowned Artist Jaune Quick-To-See Smith to Speak at Salem College
Native American artist will explore the convergence of public art and social practice.
Salem College Dance Company at the Mid-Atlantic Conference
March 14, 2014
Salem College Dance Company Attends ACDFA Mid-Atlantic Conference
The Salem College Dance Company attended the 2014 ACDFA Mid-Atlantic Conference where they performed and networked with dance pupils and professionals.
March 10, 2014
Ben Perini Exhibit Runs Through March 21
Large-scale portraits by Ben Perini are on display in the Elberson Fine Arts Center through March 21.
Jenna Nodine and Sumaiya Nazli
February 23, 2014
Salem Students Attend Interfaith Leadership Institute
Two Salem College students attended the Interfaith Leadership Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by the Interfaith Youth Core.
Salem student and professor with textile art
February 20, 2014
Students Participate in Jan Term 2014
Salem students enrolled in specialized courses, completed internships and independent studies, and studied abroad during Jan Term 2014.
musicologists at Salem
February 19, 2014
Impressive Music Collection Comes to Salem
A collection of music recordings and equipment was recently donated to Salem College by the late Dr. John Hammack’s family. This gift quadruples the current number of recordings available in Salem’s...
Ethics Bowl Students
February 10, 2014
Students Compete in NCICU Ethics Bowl
Salem College students compete in the 2014 NCICU Ethics Bowl in Raleigh, NC.
February 9, 2014
Basketball Team Finishes Regular Season 19-4
The Salem Spirits basketball team finishes a record season 19-4 and will play in the Great South Tournament as the number one seed.
photo of Miracle Thomas
February 6, 2014
Salem Student to Perform at NCNATS Master Class
Miracle Thomas has been selected to perform at a master class for the North Carolina National Association of Teachers of Singing competitions.
photo of Salem College professor and artist, John Hutton
February 3, 2014
Salem College Professor John Hutton Accepted to Prestigious Art Seminar
Dr. John Hutton, associate professor of Art has been invited to attend a seminar with the Council of Independent Colleges in Chicago later this year.
January 31, 2014
Salem College Basketball Team on 16 Game Winning Streak
The Salem College Spirits basketball team is on a 16 game winning streak as they approach the end of the season.
students gathered in front of main hall for MLK Day walk
January 20, 2014
Salem MLK Day walk evokes themes of diversity, engaging younger generations
Members and friends of the Salem community commemorated Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by participating in a symbolic march through downtown Winston-Salem on Monday, January 20.
January 9, 2014
Soccer Team Set to Travel to Costa Rica
The Salem College soccer team will travel to Costa Rica from January 11-19, 2014 to play in four soccer matches and learn about local architecture.
January 8, 2014
Presidential Search Committee shares first update
Presidential Search Committee engages services of Coleman Lew + Associates and outlines search process in its first update.
November 15, 2013
Best year in soccer program history earns NCAA Tournament bid
Salem Soccer earns automatic bid to NCAA and will travel to Thomas More College in Northern Kentucky to take on Hanover College of Indiana in the first round.
November 13, 2013
Committee appointed for Salem's presidential search
Charles A. Blixt, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Salem Academy and College has announced the membership of the Presidential Search Committee.
professor Thomas Swenson
October 30, 2013
Professor Leads State Organization
Salem music professor Thomas Swenson is the new North Carolina Music Teachers Association President.
Krishauna Hines-Gaither in front of Alumnae fountain
October 24, 2013
Professor Wins State Award
Professor Krishauna Hines-Gaither received the 2013 Higher Education Teacher of the Year from the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina.
Salem students at the Lean In Women's Conference
October 9, 2013
Salem Students Lean In at Women's Conference
Students were inspired by women CEOs during the Lean-In panel discussion at the Women's Conference: Developing Emerging Professionals.
students participating at national interfaith event
October 3, 2013
Students Participate in National Interfaith Event
Two Salem students participated in the President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge in Washington, DC.
Watercolor Christmas Card by John Hutton
September 24, 2013
Salem Professor Illustrates Presidential Card
Dr. John Hutton illustrated the 2013 holiday card for the White House Historical Association.
two organist share the bench of the organ
September 18, 2013
Salem to Celebrate Organ Renovation with Concert Series
The historic 1965 Flentrop Organ in Shirley Recital Hall was renovated earlier this year.
Monica Boyd
September 17, 2013
Salem Welcomes New Director of Student Professional Development
Alumna Monica Boyd joins the Office of Student Affairs.
Salem Women's Conference logo
September 4, 2013
Salem to Host Second Annual Women's Conference
Salem College will again welcome Triad-area college students to campus for a day of professional development, networking and inspiration as the school hosts its second annual Women’s Conference,...
Dr. Pauly in front of Main Hall
September 3, 2013
Susan Pauly to Retire from Presidency of Salem Academy and College
Pauly will retire on June 30, 2014.
Jenny Stokes
August 30, 2013
Salem Announces New Director of Alumnae Relations
Jennifer Stokes C’96 will serve as Director of College Alumnae Relations.
new students on move-in day carrying their belongings
August 20, 2013
Salem Welcomes Another Record Incoming Class
This year’s first-year class is expected to be the largest since 1972.
August 7, 2013
Salem Adds New Programs
Three new majors will be available during the 2013-2014 academic year.
student athletes in jerseys seated with their backs to us
July 24, 2013
SGA Executive Board Participates in National Leadership Institute
The Salem Student Government Association Executive Board participated in the NACA Student Government Institute.
Salem choirs on stage
July 8, 2013
Choirs Perform at International Festival
Salem College Choirs perform at the Festival of the Aegean in Syros, Greece.
June 26, 2013
Salem Adds New Faculty
Seven new professors will join the faculty for the 2013-2014 academic year.
June 14, 2013
Director of Libraries Selected for National Leadership Program
The program is sponsored by the American Library Association.
photo of Thomas Swenson
June 10, 2013
Salem Professor Selected as AP Exam Reader
Dr. Thomas Swenson chosen as reader for AP Music Theory exams.
honors and awards recognition ceremony
May 31, 2013
Students and Faculty Recognized at Honors Convocation
Salem honored the achievement of students and faculty during the annual Honors Convocation ceremony.
Salem biology students in front of microscope
May 17, 2013
Senior Biology Majors Score in Top Seven Percent on National Exam
The Salem Biology Department placed in the 93rd percentile for the Major Field Test in Biology distributed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
photo of student Madison Thomas
May 16, 2013
Salem Student Earns Congressional Gold Medal
Junior Madison Thomas has earned the Congressional Gold Award Medal—Congress’ highest award for young Americans.
Salem College alumna Ronda Zelezny-Green C’05
May 13, 2013
Alumna Earns Fulbright Award
Salem alumna Ronda Zelezny-Green C’05 earned a Fulbright Award to research mobile-based social learning in informal settings, and issues of gender, technology and equity in Nairobi, Kenya.
Cassandra Hardy with President Pauly and Dean Caloviny
April 30, 2013
Cassandra Hardy Earns 2013 Oesterlein Award
Named for Salem's first teacher, the award honors an outstanding senior.
April 30, 2013
Salem Academy and College Hosts Race for the Cure
Salem will once again host the breast cancer awareness event on May 4.
photo of Isabel Allende
April 24, 2013
Best-selling Author Isabel Allende to Visit Salem
The May 2 talk will be the only North Carolina stop on Allende’s national book tour.
Salem student Heather McCracken with certificate
April 22, 2013
Salem Students Present at Regional Symposium
Student Heather McCracken among the award winners at the BigSURS conference.
photo of Dr. Jeffrey Ersoff
April 19, 2013
Salem Honors Memory of Esteemed Professor
A memorial service will celebrate the life of Dr. Jeffrey Ersoff.
CLS scholarship logo
April 11, 2013
Students Selected for Prestigious Language Immersion Programs
Two Salem students will study in Indonesia and Oman this summer.
photo of Thomas Swenson
April 10, 2013
Salem Professor to Teach at Sea
Dr. Thomas Swenson will teach music in the Crystal Cruises Creative Learning Institute.
Salem students at Model UN
April 4, 2013
Model UN Delegation Earns Honors at National Conference
The Salem Model UN Delegation received a Distinguished Delegation award.
teacher watching young child work
April 2, 2013
Salem Receives Grant for Teacher Education
A grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust will fund a new Teachers as Practitioners Benevolence Fund.
Golder LEAF Foundation logo
April 1, 2013
Salem Students Awarded Scholarships
Thirteen Salem students received Golden LEAF Foundation scholarships from the NCICU.
Laurie Anderson
March 26, 2013
Salem Welcomes Celebrated Performance Artist Laurie Anderson
Anderson will appear on April 4 as part of the June Porter Johnson Series for the Visual and Performing Arts.
book cover: FREE RADICAL
March 22, 2013
Salem Professor Receives Book Award
Dr. Tekla Ali Johnson honored for her recent book, "Free Radical."
headshot of Barbara Lister-Sink
March 21, 2013
School of Music Director to Lead Workshop in California
Barbara Lister-Sink will lead a piano pedagogy workshop at Cal State Fullerton.
Dr. Susan Pauly in front of Main Hall
March 15, 2013
Salem College President Receives Award
Dr. Susan Pauly will receive the Women of Achievement Award from The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Carolina.
photo of givers of major gift
March 13, 2013
Salem Receives Major Gift
The donation will endow a travel assistance fund for Salem students.
photo of Dr. David Foley
March 11, 2013
Salem Professor Chosen for National Workshop
Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. David Foley was recently selected to attend the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies teachers’ workshop
art print pillow
March 8, 2013
Works by Salem Art Faculty Featured in New Show
Pieces by several faculty members will be featured at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts.
headshot of Heidi Echols
March 8, 2013
Dance Students and Faculty to Participate in National Festival
A group of Salem dance students and faculty will attend The American College Dance Festival.
Palmetto Voices on stage, Dr. Sonja Sepulveda conducting
March 7, 2013
Salem Choir to Perform at National Conference
Salem College choral students among few selected to perform at ACDA Conference in Dallas.
photo of Robert E. Elberson
March 5, 2013
Salem Remembers Beloved Supporter
Former trustee and benefactor Robert E. Elberson recently passed in Charlotte.
February 14, 2013
Former Salem Dean Named Chair-Elect of NAICU
Dr. Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran will lead the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
February 11, 2013
Salem Professor and Student to Present at National Conference
The two will present at the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching.
Salem students at Ethics Bowl
February 8, 2013
Salem Students Compete in Ethics Bowl
A team from Salem competes in the NCICU State Ethics Bowl in Raleigh.
still frame from Emilia Fuentes Grant's Emmy winning video short
February 1, 2013
Salem Alumna Wins Emmy Award
Alumna Emilia Fuentes Grant wins a regional Emmy for her video short.
January 30, 2013
Salem Student Finalist in National Competition
Senior Qiana Johnson among five finalists in a national video competition celebrating author Thornton Wilder.
January 18, 2013
Student Affairs Staffers Earn Recognition
Brooke Barber and Esther Gonzalez-Freeman nominated for the ACPA Freshmaker award.
January 17, 2013
Salem Professor Organizes Commemorative March
Students, faculty, staff and friends of Salem will honor the work of Dr. Maya Angelou and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
book cover: DEFINING DEMOCRACY
January 16, 2013
Salem Professor Publishes Book
Dr. Daniel Prosterman's "Defining Democracy: Electoral Reform and the Struggle for Power in New York City" is now available.
January 3, 2013
January Term Trips Offer Global Learning Experiences
Salem students travel to Spain, Italy and New York City during January Term 2013.
December 13, 2012
Salem Breaks Ground for New Student Center
The building will house a cafe, theater, student lounge and more.
Dr. Edyta K. Oczkowicz with colleagues
December 3, 2012
Salem Professor Appears in Documentary Film
Professor Dr. Edyta K. Oczkowicz consulted on and appeared in a recent documentary film, among other achievements this year.
headshot of Barbara Lister-Sink
November 13, 2012
School of Music Director to Perform and Teach in Australia
Barbara Lister-Sink, Director of the Salem College School of Music, will perform and teach in Sydney, Australia, in January.
November 7, 2012
Legendary Choreographer to Visit Salem
Tony Award-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones will speak and perform at Salem Nov. 9-10.
headshot of Cristy Lynn Brown
November 1, 2012
Music Professor to Perform with State Chorale
Associate Director of the School of Music and assistant professor of voice Cristy Lynn Brown will perform as a guest soloist with the North Carolina Master Chorale.
October 24, 2012
New Registrar Named
Jeannette M. Rork was recently named Salem's Registrar and Director of Institutional Research.
October 22, 2012
Salem to Break Ground for New Student Center
The groundbreaking, scheduled for December, will mark the first new building on campus since 1982.
photo of actress Kathy Najimy
September 24, 2012
Salem Hosted Inaugural Women's Conference
The conference featured workshops with business professionals and a keynote by actress Kathy Najimy.
holiday watercolor card from John Hutton
September 24, 2012
Salem Professor Designs Presidential Holiday Card
Dr. John Hutton designed the 2012 holiday card for the White House Historical Association.
September 13, 2012
Salem Student Selected for National Leadership Summit
Barbara Sostaita will represent Salem at the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Leadership Summit in Washington, DC.
Margaret Mueller with husband
September 12, 2012
Salem to Celebrate Organ Legacy with Gala
The School of Music celebrates John and Margaret Mueller with a symposium and gala recital.
Kathy Najimy
September 5, 2012
Salem to Host Inaugural Women in Business Conference
Keynote speaker Kathy Najimy headlines the conference for college women.
August 30, 2012
Salem Welcomes More Than 200 New Students
This year's incoming class is one of the largest in school history.
August 23, 2012
New Music By Salem Alumna to Debut at Harvard
A new composition by Margaret Vardell Sandresky will debut at Harvard University in September.
August 15, 2012
Faculty Named to New Administrative Roles
Several professors take on department head and director positions.
August 9, 2012
Salem Adds Faculty
Six new professors and one returning emeritus professor will join the faculty this fall.
August 8, 2012
Salem Student Among First Graduates of New Statewide Internship Program
Charlene Hunt participated in a new North Carolina health care internship initiative.
book cover: DEFINING DEMOCRACY
July 31, 2012
Professor to Publish Political History Book
Dr. Daniel Prosterman's book on the history of democracy will be released in November.
Salem students at Oxford
July 27, 2012
Salem Students Study Business at Oxford
A group of Salem students gets first-hand international business experience during a summer study at the University of Oxford.
June 25, 2012
Salem Chaplain to Present at Global Conference
Salem chaplain and professor Rev. Dr. Amy Rio-Anderson will present a paper at the 2012 Global Conference for Chaplains in Higher Education.
June 18, 2012
Salem Remembers Two Beloved Supporters
John G. Medlin, Jr., and Eleanor Sue Cox Shore both served on the Salem Academy and College Board of Trustees.
June 7, 2012
Salem Professor Featured in Gallery Show
Art professor Kim Varnadoe will exhibit work at Artworks Gallery through June 30.
May 29, 2012
Latest Sister Maus Book Released
The latest book in the Sister Maus children’s series by author and illustrator John Hutton, Flowers for Mr. President, is now available.
May 18, 2012
Center for Women Writers Announces 2012 International Literary Awards
Winners in fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction recognized.
May 17, 2012
Events Celebrate Seniors and Retiring Faculty
The class of 2012 and several retiring faculty members honored with end-of-year events.
May 14, 2012
Salem Student Chosen for Prestigious Language Immersion Program
Sara Otero will study in Tunisia with the Critical Language Scholarship Program.
May 10, 2012
Students and Faculty Recognized at Honors Convocation
A number of awards were given during the ceremony.
May 9, 2012
Former Heifer International CEO to Speak at Salem's Commencement
Jo Luck will deliver the address at commencement on May 19.
May 7, 2012
New Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Named
Dr. Richard Vinson has accepted the position of Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Salem College.
May 1, 2012
Salem Hosted Race for the Cure
Salem hosted the annual breast cancer awareness event.
April 30, 2012
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.
April 26, 2012
Students Honored During Annual Leadership Banquet
Several students receive awards during the banquet, held during Salem's Celebration of Academic Excellence.
April 24, 2012
Salem Celebrates its 240th Founders Day
Salem will mark the historic occasion on April 27 with several events.
April 20, 2012
Salem Receives $3 Million Gift
The gift from Robert E. Elberson is one of the largest in school history.
book cover: DEADLOCKED
April 16, 2012
Salem Welcomes Author Charlaine Harris
The acclaimed author of the Sookie Stackhouse series visits Salem on May 7.
April 11, 2012
Salem Staffers Appointed to NCICU Committees
Student Affairs staff members appointed to two of the organization's committees.
Salem students at the model UN Conference
April 9, 2012
Salem Students Participate in National Model UN Conference
The Salem Model UN Club earned two awards at the event in New York City.
April 5, 2012
Enron Whistleblower to Speak at Salem
Former Enron VP, Sherron Watkins, will speak about ethics and leadership on April 12.
headshot of Barbara Lister-Sink
April 2, 2012
Salem Celebrates Professor Barbara Lister-Sink's 25th Anniversary
The School of Music Director was honored with a surprise reception.
March 27, 2012
Auction of Historic Property to Benefit Salem
Historic farm and antiques donated by Salem alumna to be sold.
March 26, 2012
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.
March 22, 2012
Rotaract Club Sponsors Book Drive
The service club's 240 Books for 240 Years project will benefit local schools.
March 13, 2012
Professor Wins Faculty Research Award
Professor Amy Knox Brown won the 2012 Faculty Research Award.
March 7, 2012
Salem to Offer Archaeology Field School
The class will be held this summer through Salem’s Historic Preservation Certificate program.
February 28, 2012
Rotaract Club Plans Dominican Republic Service Trip
The Salem Rotaract Club will help build a playground for special needs children.
February 17, 2012
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.
February 14, 2012
Salem's New Softball Team Makes Debut
Salem’s newest NCAA sport will open its inaugural season on Feb. 18.
February 8, 2012
Salem Students Competed in Ethics Bowl
Five Salem College students competed in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) inaugural Ethics Bowl.
book cover: THE IMPACT OF GENDER QUOTAS
February 7, 2012
Salem Professor Co-Edits New Book
“The Impact of Gender Quotas,” co-edited by professor Jennifer M. Piscopo, was recently released.
Salem students participate in Institute for Emerging Issues
February 1, 2012
Salem Students Participated in Institute for Emerging Issues Forum
Two students represented Salem in a forum on “Generation Z.”
January 27, 2012
Salem Co-Sponsored Organ Competition
Salem partnered with UNC School of the Arts to sponsor the High School Organ Competition.
headshot of Barbara Lister-Sink
January 23, 2012
Salem Names School of Music Director
Barbara Lister-Sink named director of the Salem College School of Music.
Salem students find wellness in nature
January 17, 2012
Salem Students Find Wellness in Nature
The new Women in Nature program promotes wellness and a connection to the natural world.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 9, 2012
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.
January 4, 2012
Students Break from the Norm during January Term
Salem's January Term allows students to expand their educational horizons.
January 3, 2012
Salem Professor Featured at Environmental Event
Professor Dane Kuppinger joined filmmaker and photographer to discuss coal mining and mountaintop removal.
President Susan Pauly at event
December 21, 2011
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.
December 20, 2011
Salem Receives Science Grant
Salem received a major gift to upgrade and buy new equipment for labs and classrooms.
December 8, 2011
Salem Receives Scholarship Award
Salem College was chosen by the Hattie M. Strong Foundation to participate in the Strong Scholars Program.
Heidi Echols
December 2, 2011
Salem Professor Named Educator of the Year
Dance professor Heidi Echols named College Dance Educator of the Year.
November 28, 2011
Interior Design Program Receives Major Gift
Salem College’s interior design program received a major donation for a new program initiative.
November 17, 2011
Study Reveals Grads of Liberal Arts Colleges Feel Better Prepared
Graduates of the nation's top liberal arts colleges, including Salem College, say they learned more in college than graduates of any other types of colleges.
November 15, 2011
Salem Receives NCICU Grant
The NCICU ICAN program awarded Salem with a $20,000 grant
November 14, 2011
Salem Faculty Member Elected NCMTA Leader
Dr. Thomas Swenson, Director of the Salem College Center for Musical Excellence, has been elected President-Elect of the North Carolina Music Teachers Association (NCMTA).
interior design bedroom model
November 8, 2011
Salem Interior Design Team Wins Award
Salem’s interior design team was honored at the annual Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County ReStore Spaces event.
October 26, 2011
Salem Participated in Women's Conference
Salem alumna spoke and a dozen students attended the North Carolina Governor's Conference for Women.
October 25, 2011
Interior Design Students Help Habitat for Humanity
Salem Interior Design students compete in the ReStore Spaces project to help local families.
October 18, 2011
Salem Announces 2012 Commencement Speaker
Jo Luck, former CEO and president of Heifer International, will deliver the commencement address.
October 17, 2011
Marc Prensky Speaks at Comenius Collaborative
Internationally known education speaker will appear at educational partnership event.
September 28, 2011
Salem Hosted CCA Conference
Salem College was the host institution for the annual Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston-Salem.
September 20, 2011
Salem Trustee Remembered
Salem Board of Trustees member J. Roy Davis Jr. died Sept. 15.
September 12, 2011
Salem Professor Blogging for National Site
Professor Doug Borwick is now blogging for nationally-recognized ArtsJournal.com.
August 31, 2011
Salem Rotaract Club Receives Grant
The club received a large grant to fund an upcoming service project.
August 29, 2011
Salem Designated an Earthwise Campus
Salem College named one of the nation's first Earthwise campuses.
August 22, 2011
Salem Welcomes Record First-Year Class
Salem's largest incoming class in more than a decade moved in Aug. 20.
August 11, 2011
National Wellness Expert Visits Salem Campus
Salem College hosted student wellness expert and award-winning author, Maria Pascucci.
August 9, 2011
Salem Adds New Faculty
Salem College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2011-2012 academic year.
August 5, 2011
Forbes Ranks Salem Top Women's College in Southeast
Salem College ranked among Forbes magazine’s top colleges and universities.
August 3, 2011
Salem Hires New Tennis Coach
Mike Dryman is the new tennis coach and director of sports performance.
July 27, 2011
Salem Outlines Vision for Growth
Salem outlines its vision for expansion of campus with new buildings and facilities.
black and white photo from salem's past
July 14, 2011
Salem Yearbooks Added to Digital Archive
Salem College yearbooks from 1905-2009 are viewable on the NC Digital Heritage Center website.
July 7, 2011
Salem's Center for Women Writers Announces Contest Winners
Salem's Center for Women Writers announces the full list of winners and finalists for its 2011 International Literary Awards.
June 27, 2011
Salem Promotes Music Faculty
Salem College’s School of Music recently named Barbara Lister-Sink the school’s Artistic Director while Cristy Lynn Brown was named Associate Director.
June 7, 2011
Salem Adds New Majors, Minors and Concentrations
New programs in several disciplines among the offerings for the Fall 2011 semester.
May 31, 2011
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.
May 24, 2011
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.
May 23, 2011
Salem Welcomed Feminist Majority Foundation President to Commencement
Feminist Majority Foundation President and activist Eleanor Smeal delivered the Commencement address on May 21.
May 18, 2011
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...
May 12, 2011
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.
May 11, 2011
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.
May 4, 2011
Salem Students Beat Exam Stress
Salem's Stress Fest helps students beat end-of-year stress.
May 3, 2011
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.
May 3, 2011
Salem Spring Dance Concert
Salem's Dance Department presents its Spring Concert on May 10.
April 20, 2011
Salem Admissions Posts Record Attendance at Spring Visits
Salem College Admissions reported record attendance at three spring visitation events.
April 18, 2011
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.
April 13, 2011
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.
April 13, 2011
Salem Hosts North Carolina Premier of Eco Documentary
Salem hosts the North Carolina premier of the documentary Green Fire on May 2.
April 13, 2011
Salem Among Piedmont Earth Day Fair Sponsors
Salem College sponsors the annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair, April 16.
April 6, 2011
Salem Receives Donation from Targacept, Inc.
Targacept, Inc., recently donated a FlexStation2 to Salem College for use in the biology and chemistry laboratories.
April 4, 2011
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
March 29, 2011
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...
March 8, 2011
"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.
February 24, 2011
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.
February 23, 2011
Salem Announces Fall 2010 Dean's List
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of the College Ann McElaney-Johnson announced that 262 undergraduate students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2010 semester at...
February 18, 2011
Barrett to Become New Director of Athletics
Salem College proudly welcomes Melissa Barrett, who replaces Dr. Kim Fierke as Director of Athletics.
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February 18, 2011
Alice Lovelace to Speak at Salem
Alice Lovelace: Organizer, Performance Poet, Teacher will present "Armed with Art" Wednesday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Shirley Recital Hall, Salem Fine Arts Center.
February 11, 2011
Salem Selects Dr. Eleanor Smeal as Commencement Speaker
Dr. Eleanor Smeal, president of the Feminist Majority Foundation and former three-term president of the National Organization for Women, will give the commencement address on Saturday, May 21.
December 22, 2010
Students Take Advantage of Jan Term Opportunities
Salem has one of the oldest January Term programs in the country.
December 2, 2010
East Meets West in Alumna Mona Wu's Work
Artist Mona Wu, Class of '96, is the focus of an article in the Winston-Salem Journal.
November 26, 2010
Salem's Historic Preservation Program Highlighted in Article
Salem's new historic preservation certificate program is highlighted in the Friday, Nov. 26 Winston-Salem Journal.
November 11, 2010
Area Media Covers Next Week's Marshall Chapman Performance
Salem Academy alumna Marshall Chapman, who will visit Salem next Wednesday, November 17, for a performance, is keeping busy with a new CD, movie role and book, among many other projects.
November 10, 2010
State Treasurer to Discuss Entrepreneurship at Salem
State Treasurer Janet Cowell is leading a Student Entrepreneurship Tour throughout North Carolina that will make a stop at Salem College on Monday, November 15.
November 9, 2010
Interior Design Students Praised in ReStore Article
Salem's interior design students, who participated in last Friday evening's ReStore event benefiting Habitat for Humanity, are recognized in the Scene and Heard article in the November 9 Winston-...
November 4, 2010
"Celebrity, Media and Social Movements" Workshop Nov. 18
Leilani Munter, eco-activist and race-car driver, will be on campus on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. as part of a workshop entitled "Celebrity, Media and Social Movements."
October 25, 2010
Salem Alumna, Liz Denton Baird C'83, Named Environmental Educator of the Year
October 10, 2010
Glowing Review of Artists' Exhibit at Salem
October 6, 2010
Award for Faculty at CCA Conference
Dr. Susan Opt won the top faculty paper award Saturday at the Carolinas Communication Association annual conference, held in Conway, S.C. In addition, Dr. Carol Dykers became the association's first...
September 14, 2010
Prof. Hines-Gaither Profiled in Magazine
Professor Krishauna Hines-Gaither was recently profiled in the Spring/Summer 2010 Forsyth Tech magazine.
September 7, 2010
Mills' Poem Featured in Garrison Keillor's Almanac
Salem's poet in residence, Joe Mills, had a poem featured in the September 6 online edition of The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor.
August 27, 2010
Prof. Borwick Elected President of International Arts Organization
Dr. Doug Borwick, professor of not-for-profit management, arts management and music, and director of the not-for-profit management and arts management programs, has been elected president of the...
August 23, 2010
Salem's Historic, Refurbished Fountain is Focus of Article
Salem's historic fountain near Main Hall, newly refurbished, is the subject of an article in the Monday, August 23 Winston-Salem Journal.
August 16, 2010
Salem Enrolls Largest Group of New Students since 2003
On Saturday, August 21, the largest group of new students since 2003 will arrive on the Salem College campus.
May 31, 2010
Outstanding Volleyball Recruits Coming to Salem
The following outstanding volleyball players and students have committed to attend Salem College this fall, according to head volleyball coach Amanda Ziemba: ...
May 23, 2010
More New Programs for Fall 2010
A new major, in Public Policy; a minor, in Sport Management; and a new certificate program in Historic Preservation are joining the roster of exciting additions to Salem’s academic curriculum for...
May 20, 2010
Outstanding Scholar/Athletes Headed to Salem in Fall
The following outstanding soccer players and students have committed to attend Salem College this fall, according to athletic recruitment director Jay Callahan: ...
May 19, 2010
Meek C'10 Wins Fulbright Award
Lauren Meek, C’10, who will graduate this Saturday, May 22, from Salem with majors in German, English and Creative Writing, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship...
March 7, 2010
Research Project Findings by Salem Graduates, Professor Published
Article Appears in Science Journal Explorations.
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