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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.

Mongabay

Novel research finds unexpected climate resilience in up to 36% of Amazon forest

“In Manaus, a city at the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, forest ecologist Flávia Costa’s research finds that the region’s vast wetlands, or shallow water table areas, have proven to be stubbornly drought resistant through years of intensifying climate change. Her long-term research reveals that palm species and other wetland trees are not just surviving drought seasons, they’re maintaining their health and even adding biomass. That could mean these areas could serve as valuable refugia, as other parts of Amazonia degrade,” writes journalism professor Justin Catanoso, a regular contributor to Mongabay.

April 9, 2026

WalletHub

Best budget apps

For those choosing an app, the first step is to identify your priority, whether it’s tracking spending, categorizing expenses, or managing bills, since different apps specialize in different functions. It’s also important to choose a tool with a clean, easy-to-use interface and test it before committing,” finance professor Tilan (Kelly) Tang told Wallet Hub. “The best budgeting app is simply the one a person will use consistently.”

April 13, 2026

Former Director of Athletics Gene Hooks has passed away

The University recently learned that Gene Hooks passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Gene served the University for 36 years, retiring in 1992 as…

Former Director of Athletics Gene Hooks has passed away

Wake Forest launches initiative to grow and support marching band

Wake Forest is making a significant investment in the future of the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black marching band. The new initiative is…

Wake Forest launches initiative to grow and support marching band

Faculty continue leadership development through ACC Academic Leaders Network

Wake Forest continues its investment in faculty leadership development through participation in the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network (ACC ALN), a selective, year-long fellowship…

Faculty continue leadership development through ACC Academic Leaders Network