‘Hot hand’ is real, but there’s a catch
November 6, 2023 | Faculty, Research, Top Stories
Fans and players both feel it in the gut when the “hot hand” shows up in sports. Something special is happening that can’t be explained. Cross your fingers the streak continues. Wake Forest economist Erik Nesson investigated the hot hand phenomenon using statistics from NBA […]
Face to Face with Daymond John: ‘Be honest and have tough discussions ’
November 2, 2023 | Events, Top Stories
Star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” Daymond John shared insights from his successful business career with Wake Forest students and college and high school students from the Winston-Salem area in advance of the evening Face to Face Speaker Forum keynote event.
Expanding the science of honesty
October 31, 2023 | Top Stories
The Honesty Project, a three-year, $4M exploration of the truth about honesty led by Wake Forest University, concluded this month. The result: a better understanding of when and how to be honest and of what fosters honesty in individuals, organizations and societies.
WFU in the news: Oct. 23-29, 2023
October 30, 2023 | Top Stories, Wake Forest in the News
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Wake Forest University Child Care Center plans move forward
October 30, 2023 | Top Stories, University Announcement
Wake Forest plans to establish a child care and early education center. During its October 27 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a resolution to renovate space to house the center.
Wake Forest Media Report Oct. 16-22, 2023
October 23, 2023 | Top Stories, Wake Forest in the News
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WFU Face to Face will host star of ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ Daymond John
October 23, 2023 | Top Stories
“Shark Tank” star Daymond John will join the Face to Face Speaker Forum for an evening of conversation with Emmy Award-winning talk show host Mario Armstrong on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Wait Chapel.
Project Pumpkin will welcome hundreds of local children to campus
October 18, 2023 | Top Stories
Hearn Plaza at Wake Forest University will soon be filled with young children donning colorful Halloween costumes as part of Project Pumpkin. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 3-6 p.m. The student-led program will welcome more than 500 children to campus who attend Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools or afterschool programs at nonprofit organizations, including the Salvation Army and Latino Community Services. Children will visit dozens of activity booths organized by Wake Forest University student groups and departments. This year’s theme is Under The Sea.
Wake Forest earns national ‘Career Spark Award’
October 17, 2023 | Top Stories
Wake Forest has earned a 2023 Handshake “Career Spark Award” that recognizes the University for its innovation and dedication to engaging students in career development from Day One.
WFU in the news: Oct. 9-15, 2023
October 17, 2023 | Top Stories, Wake Forest in the News
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