Bonita J. Brown elected chancellor of WSSU

For the first time in history, a woman has been chosen to lead Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). During a press conference held last week, Bonita J. Brown was officially announced as the 14th chancellor of WSSU.  Kathleen Kelly, chair of the Board of Trustees, made the announcement. “Today marks a historic moment in the history of our university as we formally welcome our newly elected Ms. Bonita J. Brown, who is the first woman to hold this prestigious position,” Kelly continued.  “This milestone is a testament to our commitment to an inclusive institution and fills us with immense pride.” Kelly, who also served as chair of the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee, said they received more than 50 applicants for the position. That number was cut down to three finalists that were presented to the Board of Trustees and Peter Hans, president of the University of North Carolina System.  And then there was one.  A native of Welcome, North Carolina,  Brown won’t have a problem finding her way around Winston-Salem, having earned her bachelor’s and law degrees from Wake Forest University. After college Brown relocated to Washington, D.C. where she worked as a lawyer, before coming back to North Carolina in...