Lachgar named Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Namibia
May 1, 2023 | Top Stories
Abdou Lachgar, professor of chemistry at Wake Forest University, has been selected as a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Namibia. Lachgar will conduct research and teach in the materials science department at the University of Namibia.
Applied mathematics major Shelby Horth named Goldwater Scholar
April 27, 2023 | Admissions, Faculty, Scholars, Student, Top Stories, Wake Forest College
Wake Forest junior and Mullen/Carswell Scholar Shelby Horth has been named a 2023 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar. She is one of 413 college students from across the U.S. to receive the award for the 2023-24 academic year
WFU in the news: April 17-23, 2023
April 25, 2023 | Top Stories, Wake Forest in the News
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Local elementary students battle for culinary perfection
April 24, 2023 | Top Stories
Fifth graders at Cook Literacy Model School in Winston-Salem are preparing to bring their culinary best during the Kids Cooking Coalition Competition on Wednesday, April 26 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria Local celebrity chefs will judge the cook-off.
WFU in the news: April 10-16, 2023
April 18, 2023 | Top Stories, Wake Forest in the News
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WFU students meet critical public health needs
April 17, 2023 | Top Stories
Public Health AmeriCorps grew out of the immediate response to the pandemic. It’s a historic partnership between AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wake Forest University was selected to be part of the first wave of nationwide grantees. It’s one of two North Carolina-based higher education institutions in the inaugural cohort.
Wake Forest anthropologist collaborates on project that shifts a paradigm of ape evolution
April 14, 2023 | Top Stories
At Buluk, an ancient fossil site in remote northern Kenya, Wake Forest University paleoanthropologist Ellen Miller uncovered clues about the habitats of apes living there 16 million years ago.
Wake Forest makes intercollegiate debate history with ‘Triple Crown’
April 13, 2023 | Top Stories
Wake Forest University has clinched another national debate championship. This comes on the heels of winning the prestigious National Debate Tournament last week. On Tuesday, April 11, WFU’s top two teams (juniors Iyana Trotman and Tajaih Robinson along with seniors Ana Bittner and […]
Students get Face to Face with Kristin Chenoweth
April 13, 2023 | Top Stories
What is the acting process like for Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth? “I get my character when I get the shoes the character is going to wear,” she said.
WFU students will build colorful, at home study spaces for local kids
April 13, 2023 | Top Stories
Wake Forest University students will gather on Davis Field Wednesday, April 19 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. to paint desks for local elementary school children as part of an annual service project called Discovering Education through Student Knowledge or DESK.
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