Winston-Salem State University is among the top public comprehensive baccalaureate, black
colleges of the south. Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) like
Winston-Salem State are dedicated to diversity. The university is dedicated to
presenting engaging curriculum through flexible modes of delivery. World
renowned artist Selma Burke, who sculpted the bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt
that appears on the dime, is among the esteemed graduates of Winston-Salem State
University.