Salem College

Salem College is proud to celebrate Dr. Ana León-Távora, PhD, Professor of Spanish, Director of World Languages and Cultures, and Director of Race and Ethnicity Studies, who was invited to participate in a two-day Scholars at Risk conference at the National Humanities Center in Durham.
Selected alongside colleagues from institutions including Yale, Duke, Wake Forest, Rice, and NYU, Dr. León-Távora joined discussions focused on protecting academic freedom and supporting scholars around the world who have been displaced or threatened because of their work.
Her invitation reflects the impact of her scholarship in social justice, antiracism, and migration studies, as well as the important contributions Salem faculty continue to make in conversations that shape higher education worldwide.
We are proud to see Dr. León-Távora representing Salem College and bringing back new ideas that can create meaningful learning opportunities for our students.📚💙
Read more about Dr. León-Távora’s work at https://loom.ly/0maEOiA

Salem College Earns Top Marks for Teacher Preparation 📢

Salem College’s graduate Elementary Education program has received an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), recognizing its outstanding preparation of future teachers in evidence-based reading instruction.

The honor highlights Salem’s commitment to equipping educators with the skills needed to help every child become a successful student and reader.

👉 Read more on this story at https://loom.ly/HIT6964

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What makes the Salem College experience so transformative? Our students and graduates say it best.
From close faculty mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities to leadership development and career preparation, these reflections capture the impact of a Salem education. Salem's health leadership focus is built on a long legacy of Salem graduates doing pathbreaking work in health fields, inspiring today's students to make their own mark on the world.
Now through June 30, you can help make experiences like these possible. As we approach the end of our fiscal year, your gift supports the people, programs, and opportunities that empower Salem students to lead with purpose and create meaningful change.
💙 Give now at Salemcollege.edu/give
Thank you for investing in the next generation of leaders.

Sights and sounds of Salem in the summertime. ☀️🪴🪻

Salem College gave Monica Comer C’04 the confidence to embrace opportunities, navigate unexpected paths, and lead with purpose.
A Communications and Spanish major, Monica never imagined she would one day become a school principal. Yet the confidence she gained at Salem, along with the mentorship of faculty who recognized and nurtured her potential, prepared her to adapt, grow, and thrive wherever life led.
Today, as principal of Walkertown Middle School, she is helping create a culture where every student is encouraged to succeed and every voice matters. Her leadership was recently recognized when she was named the 2026 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Principal of the Year and received the district's CORE Award.
"Salem College gave me the confidence that I could do anything and be anybody I put my mind to."
From Fall Fest victories and lifelong friendships to servant leadership and educational excellence, Monica’s journey is a powerful reminder that remarkable lives are often shaped by unexpected turns and unwavering belief in yourself. 💛💙 Read more about Monica's remarkable journey at https://loom.ly/3tnQTHE

Salem College faculty and staff gathered for an intensive Engaging Ethics workshop focused on incorporating ethical inquiry and character education into courses and co-curricular programs across campus. 💡📚
Led by philosopher and applied ethicist Dr. Amy McKiernan of Dickinson College, participants explored new ways to integrate ethics-centered learning into their work and will continue to develop redesigned courses and programs throughout the summer before the fall semester begins. We’re grateful for their thoughtful collaboration, meaningful conversations, and shared commitment to student learning and character development. ✨

Rooted in leadership, scholarship, service, and care for others, Cristina Battistini has left a lasting impact on the Salem College community. 🌿💙
From serving as Head Resident Assistant and Vice President of SGA to balancing two varsity sports, excelling academically as a double major in Design and Mathematics, and advocating for student-athlete mental health through Morgan’s Message, Cristina has embodied what it means to lead with purpose and compassion.
Her presence across campus has helped make Salem feel more like home for so many, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of Salem students.
Congratulations to the recipient of the 2026 Oak Award and a proud member of the Class of 2026, Cristina Battistini. Thank you for the many ways you’ve helped shape and strengthen the Salem community. ✨ Read more at https://loom.ly/jooeGXw

Salem College is making history.

For the sixth time in our institution’s 254-year history, Salem has enrolled 230 incoming students for Fall 2026. The incoming Class of 2030 reflects the growing momentum behind Salem’s distinctive mission and the power of a women-centered liberal arts education grounded in health leadership.

This historic achievement is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff, the strength of our academic experience, and the confidence students and families place in Salem College. From across North Carolina and around the nation, students are choosing Salem because they are looking for more than a degree; they are seeking purpose, leadership, mentorship, and a community that empowers them to improve lives.

At Salem, momentum is building. And we’re just getting started.

Read more: https://www.salem.edu/2026/05/14/salem-college-hits-record-enrollment-signaling-continued-growth-in-its-255th-year/