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Major national and regional news organizations regularly interview Wake Forest faculty, staff, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus.

World Today News

Wake Forest study abroad: Rankings & international education week

Wake Forest University is being recognized for its ​commitment⁢ to global education,‍ ranking fourth ⁣nationally in study abroad participation​ among leading doctoral universities, according to the Institute ⁣of International Education’s ‍(IIE) newly released Open Doors 2025 report. ‌Published Nov. 17, the report ⁤- considered the world’s benchmark for global educational exchange – revealed that a remarkable 85.7% of Wake ⁤Forest undergraduates earned academic credit⁢ for study abroad experiences during the 2023-24 academic year and the summer of 2024.

November 21, 2025

Citywire RIA

How should advisors process the rapid rise of prediction markets?

Economics professor Koleman Strumpf, said observing the monetary predictions people are making, which are often based on some kind of research, can be a useful first step to gaining context around various events. Strumpf has used simulated markets in classes when discussing topics like the unemployment rate or Nvidia stocks, which often stimulates more student interest. “When I create a market which literally involves no money, the amount of engagement I get from 18- or 21-year-old kids in learning about these important policy questions goes through the roof,” he said.

November 20, 2025

Faculty and staff proposals funded, October 2025

Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded in October 2025.

Faculty and staff proposals funded, October 2025

Professor Megan Bennett launches ambitious SPICE-D study to address food insecurity

For nearly four years, Megan Bennett has served as an assistant professor in Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest. Yet her commitment to public…

Professor Megan Bennett launches ambitious SPICE-D study to address food insecurity

Eib and Imboden receive NASPA Region III Research and Assessment Grant

Jackie Eib, associate director of integrative student services for online programs, and Matt Imboden, chief student and academic services officer, have received a NASPA Region III…

Eib and Imboden receive NASPA Region III Research and Assessment Grant