Winston-Salem State University’s Class of 1958 stands alone in the school’s history books on philanthropy, as its members donated more than $100,000 to the university in 2013. It is the largest single gift given by a class in WSSU history.
A total of $103,000 was given to WSSU in separate installments last year, and the funds, which will be used for scholarships supporting students majoring in education, surpassed the class’ original goal of $100,000 for the year.
“WSSU has done an exceptional job over the years of helping students become career-ready as well as consummate professionals,” said William U. Harris, WSSU class of 1958 president. “It needs and deserves the contributions and active participation of its alumni to meet mounting challenges.”
The gift was a part of the members’ effort to commemorate their 55th annual reunion.
