Get to know us: Dr. Tangela Towns, WSSU Co-PI
Reposted from the WSSU Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) LinkedIn Page
Empowering WSSU students through transformative research, hands-on learning, and creative experiences that inspire innovation, leadership, and community impact.
Meet Dr. Tangela Towns As the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at Winston-Salem State University, Dr. Towns continues to champion student success through innovation, mentorship, and opportunity. Her leadership has created meaningful pathways for students to engage in research, build confidence, and expand their academic and professional horizons. Towns Is the Co-Principal Investigator: Tangela G Towns on the Collaborative Research: Ideas Lab: The HBCU Ujima Collective: Building Research Capacity at HBCUs through a Grow Your Own Research Corps Model Award Number: 2430322 with Principal Investigator: Rashunda L Richardson|.
Her office assistant, Paulanizia Davis, WSSU Business Administration (Management) Graduate student stated In her Linked In post that she was "hHonored to spotlight Dr. Tangela Towns, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and one of the most impactful mentors on my journey".
From meeting her two years ago, to becoming an Undergraduate Research Fellow, to now serving as the Office Assistant, Dr. Towns has guided, supported, and encouraged me every step of the way. Her mentorship and leadership have shaped not only my academic path, but also my confidence as a student, a researcher, and a professional.She leads with purpose, compassion, and a deep commitment to empowering students—especially non-traditional learners like myself. I am truly grateful for her vision, her dedication, and the countless opportunities she creates for us to rise, learn, and excel. - Paulanizia Davis,
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