Winston-Salem State University News June 29, 2022 WSSU named among best HBCUs for LGBTQ students Winston-Salem State University has been named one of the nation's best historically Black colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students. In partnership with Campus Pride, these newly established rankings by BestColleges.com were released on June 7. "WSSU has made great strides to ensure that all students receive a top-notch academic experience in a welcoming environment where they feel safe and accepted," said Mitch Mitchell, assistant dean of students at WSSU. "This recognition is a testament to the success of our shared efforts." The best HBCUs for LGBTQ+ rankings is to assist students of various gender and sexual identities locate supportive educational environments. WSSU ranked 15th amongst all HBCUs and is one of five historically Black institutions in North Carolina to receive the new ranking. The methodology for the rankings combines BestColleges.com's traditional approach of academic support and affordability data along with an assessment of the HBCUs based on variables listed by the Campus Pride HBCU Clearinghouse.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.campuspride.org/HBCU__;!!PF9Lxw!5x1ifaJn6w4sunID61bNXc_YzTvMML4I5qzkO9gqiNZ-aeaLzMBtL-5AT3Gl0Y51L1aE2lMH4zX6PAd9QYNVj7tN$> This is the first time HBCUs for LGBTQ+ students have been ranked nationally. Sandra M. Phoenix, Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance 678-210-5801 ext. 101 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/