WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 14 -- Winston-Salem State University issued the following news release:
Winston-Salem State University has received a $500,000 gift from the Cannon Family Charitable Trust, payable over five years, to launch new initiatives expanding access to graduate education and experiential learning opportunities for students.
The funding will support the university's ASCENDNC Program, designed to remove barriers to academic and professional advancement by investing in graduate school preparation and career-building experiences. The Cannon Family Charitable Trust Board of Trustees unanimously approved the award after a presentation by WSSU leaders in December.
The gift includes $125,000 to help students prepare for graduate...