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2025 Alumni Return to Serve
Winston-Salem State University will host Alumni Return to Serve (ARTS) on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Please make plans to join us for this high impact educational opportunity! Alumni Return to Serve brings alumni and undergraduates together for professional growth. As a university strategic priority, the program effectively prepares students for life after graduation. Career Development Services is committed to empowering students and graduates to discover their passion, explore their career options, develop their personal career plan, and attain their goals as part of their lifelong educational philosophy. It is our goal to provide them with the following abilities:
The ability to gain insight into their own identities including their interests, skills, values, personalities, and goals
, The ability to identify and research potential choices in the job or graduate school decision-making process and then to promote and market themselves to chosen opportunities in a professional manner
, The… .
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPFN.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM.
Greasy Red Spoon Vendor Fair 2025
Be sure to visit the Food & Merchandise Vendors that will be on our campus in celebration of our homecoming.
This event is free and open to the Public.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPAP.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Thompson Center Clock Tower.
Homecoming Community Stage 2025
Our Thursday Community Stage will include live music from the DJ Von Dutch. .
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPMZ.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Location: Benton Convention Center- 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101,
Join us for the traditional wreath laying ceremony at Benton Convention Center- Gallery Ballroom and Foyer- followed by Founders Day Convocation.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWNTX.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM.
Founder's Day Convocation
Location: Benton Convention Center- 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101,
Commemorate the founding of WSSU and honor the university’s esteemed founder Dr. Simon Green Atkins.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWNTW.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Simon G. Atkins Founders Day Reception
2025 Homecoming Simon G. Atkins Founders Day Reception- Invitation Only held at the Benton Convention Center- Piedmont 1 & 2.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWNTS.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Greasy Red Spoon Vendor Fair 2025
Be sure to visit the Food & Merchandise Vendors that will be on our campus in celebration of our homecoming.
This event is free and open to the Public.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPAP.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 12:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Thompson Center Clock Tower.
Homecoming Community Stage 2025
Our Friday Community Stage will include live music from the DJ Von Dutch. .
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPNA.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
2025 WSSU Community Homecoming Parade
Winston-Salem State University 2025 Homecoming Parade, Saturday, October 18, 2025, | 10:00 a.m.
Winston-Salem State University proudly announces the 2025 Homecoming Parade, a hallmark event that officially launches the university’s Homecoming celebrations. This distinguished parade honors WSSU’s rich legacy, fosters Ram pride, and strengthens connections across our campus and the greater Winston-Salem community.
For Students, Celebrate your Ram spirit alongside your peers in a vibrant display of energy, creativity, and tradition. The parade offers a unique opportunity to showcase your organization’s pride and contribute to a meaningful university tradition.
For Alumni, Reconnect with fellow Rams and honor the legacy that unites generations. Your participation highlights the enduring bond and support that continues to shape WSSU’s future.
For Faculty and Staff, Demonstrate your commitment to the university’s mission by celebrating the achievements and culture that make WSSU exceptional. Your…
Event Locator: 2025-AAWMCS.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Greasy Red Spoon Vendor Fair 2025
Be sure to visit the Food & Merchandise Vendors that will be on our campus in celebration of our homecoming.
This event is free and open to the Public.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPAP.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Thompson Center Clock Tower.