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Winston-Salem Journal
What Peter Rodriguez sees ahead for Wake Forest, from Charlotte to college sports
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime for me,” Wake Forest President Peter Rodriguez said. “Wake Forest has a wonderful history, great culture, and I am confident it is going to thrive in the future. I’ve been happy to get started and happy to come to work every day, so I’m just so optimistic about the future. I’d like them to know that.” Rodriguez said he’s eager to meet and learn from returning and incoming Wake Forest students as classes are set to begin Aug. 24.
August 16, 2026
MSN
Gen Z fights for financial freedom amid unpredictable economic times
America’s youngest adults, as it turns out, are doing relatively well wading through an endless stream of advice, said Jed Macosko, professor of physics, biophysics, and econophysics at Wake Forest University. “While they certainly face significant challenges–including high housing costs, student debt, and economic uncertainty–their emphasis on saving, avoiding unnecessary debt and taking an active interest in personal finance suggests that, overall, Gen Z is the most financially aware generation in the past half-century,” he said.
August 13, 2026
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