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World Cup 2026: “It’s totally surreal that they’re here!” German professor can’t believe it!
Business professor and IT systems expert Victoria Reibenspiess was interviewed by German news media about the national football team training for the World Cup at Wake Forest University. “My dad used to play in the regional league, and I always watched and cheered for him, said Reibenspiess, who is eagerly anticipating the tournament: “We’ll be world champions. My research says so, too.”
June 15, 2026
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AI boosts demand for liberal arts skills in U.S. jobs
Employers are increasingly signaling that the new premium is not just on technical fluency, but on analytical thinking, communication and judgment, skills long associated with liberal arts training. Wake Forest University career expert Andy Chan said in April 2026 that AI is effectively “resurrecting” the liberal arts for the Class of 2026. His point reflects a widening gap between what employers say they need and what many graduates believe they can prove.
June 11, 2026
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