Support Us Button Widget

Salem College receives $5 million gift from anonymous alumna

The donation equals the largest gift in the school’s history. Funds will be used to support women studying to become leaders in health fields.

Salem-Academy-College-main-hall-brick-building-pillars

Salem College will welcome 179 new, full-time students to campus this fall.

Photo by Salem College.

$5 million. That’s how much Salem College has received in what it’s calling a “transformative” gift from an anonymous alumna. It’s the second $5 million dollar donation the school has received in less than three years.

According to Salem Academy and College’s president, the money will be used to fund scholarships, as well as new academic and personnel initiatives. Those will all support its focus on being the only liberal arts college in the US focused on health leadership.

That initiative has been underway since early 2021. The college has revised existing programs and added eight new academic majors, minors and Masters programs to support the goal. There are currently more than 75 courses at Salem with a direct focus on health.

Salem Academy and College has operated for 252 years, making it the oldest educational institution for girls and women in the country. Leaders say the health leadership focus will ensure all students graduate with an understanding of how to make the world a healthier place and elevate women’s role in solving health challenges.

More from WStoday
For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about the Twin City for us to answer.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
What are the highs and lows when it comes to snow storms in The Twin City, and can you expect a white Christmas this year?
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?
The university’s foundation purchased the property to accommodate future growth.
Hit the road and head to the Port City. We’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
Mayor Allen Joines calls plans for the major mixed-use development “a roadmap to a new era of vibrancy and opportunity” for Winston-Salem.
From historic charm to modern vibrancy, the Twin City offers a unique mix of tradition and innovation.
We asked an artificial intelligence site to come up with a movie plot fit for the Hallmark Channel. The result is a love story with the backdrop of some of Winston-Salem’s most iconic spots.
Dig into Winston-Salem’s must-try pizza shops, including some that have gotten national attention and are loved by locals.