Copyright (c) 2013 Wake Forest University. All rights reserved. http://news.wfu.edu/ Top Stories Top headlines from Wake Forest University en-us Fri, 17 May 2013 19:25:42 +0000 5 160 40 http://www.wfu.edu/ http://www.wfu.edu/_assets/_images/wfu.logo.160x40.gif http://news.wfu.edu/2013/05/15/a-roadmap-to-success/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Wed, 15 May 2013 17:32:12 +0000 Wake Forest has been at the forefront of transforming the traditional, outdated concept of “career services” into a holistic, four-year approach to personal and career development. Now Andy Chan, the vice president for personal and career development, is building upon the success of our students to help colleges and universities nationwide do the same.
]]> Wake Forest has been at the forefront of transforming the traditional, outdated concept of “career services” into a holistic, four-year approach to personal and career development. Now Andy Chan, the vice president for personal and career development, is building upon the success of our students to help colleges and universities nationwide do the same. http://news.wfu.edu/2013/05/14/eleven-chosen-as-fulbright-scholars/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Tue, 14 May 2013 13:54:35 +0000 From researching regenerative medicine in Sweden to teaching in Vietnam, 11 Wake Forest students and recent graduates have been awarded Fulbright scholarships to go abroad during the 2013-1014 academic year.
]]> From researching regenerative medicine in Sweden to teaching in Vietnam, 11 Wake Forest students and recent graduates have been awarded Fulbright scholarships to go abroad during the 2013-1014 academic year. http://news.wfu.edu/2013/05/09/biobook-to-bring-new-generation-of-e-learning/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Thu, 09 May 2013 12:36:21 +0000 Developed by WFU researchers, BioBook turns lengthy, complex topics into small, manageable chunks of knowledge that can be changed as educators see fit. Within three years, BioBook (about $30) is expected to replace paper textbooks ($200+) for students taking general biology at Wake Forest and Forsyth Technical Community College.
]]> Developed by WFU researchers, BioBook turns lengthy, complex topics into small, manageable chunks of knowledge that can be changed as educators see fit. Within three years, BioBook (about $30) is expected to replace paper textbooks ($200+) for students taking general biology at Wake Forest and Forsyth Technical Community College. http://news.wfu.edu/2013/05/07/options-in-the-world-of-work/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Tue, 07 May 2013 15:37:51 +0000 When Rahel Tafese spent a day job shadowing a sales representative for BioRx, she learned about treatments for immune deficiency, but more important, she made connections that will help her as she figures out her career path. Forty alumni offered an insider’s view of their work to current students as part of the new program.
]]> When Rahel Tafese spent a day job shadowing a sales representative for BioRx, she learned about treatments for immune deficiency, but more important, she made connections that will help her as she figures out her career path. Forty alumni offered an insider’s view of their work to current students as part of the new program. http://news.wfu.edu/2013/05/03/not-just-for-art-majors/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Fri, 03 May 2013 18:10:38 +0000 Student artists spent hours in the studios in Scales Fine Arts Center, creating pieces this semester. Thirty-four of these works will be on display through May 20 as part of the Student Art Exhibition in the Hanes Gallery.
]]> Student artists spent hours in the studios in Scales Fine Arts Center, creating pieces this semester. Thirty-four of these works will be on display through May 20 as part of the Student Art Exhibition in the Hanes Gallery. http://news.wfu.edu/2013/05/01/telling-the-worlds-stories/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Wed, 01 May 2013 13:58:31 +0000 The 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro is just over one year away. But while fan excitement builds, 170,000 Brazilians may be relocated from their homes. It's a story filmmaker Jawad Wahabzada will be covering as a fellow with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
]]> The 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro is just over one year away. But while fan excitement builds, 170,000 Brazilians may be relocated from their homes. It's a story filmmaker Jawad Wahabzada will be covering as a fellow with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. http://news.wfu.edu/2013/04/29/landscape-of-a-leaders-brain/ School of Business Top Stories Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:46 +0000 Wake Forest's Sean Hannah and a team of researchers have found measuring activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain can help assess that person’s potential for leadership -- which could have a big impact on how future leaders are tested and trained.
]]> Wake Forest's Sean Hannah and a team of researchers have found measuring activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain can help assess that person’s potential for leadership -- which could have a big impact on how future leaders are tested and trained. http://news.wfu.edu/2013/04/25/drugs-without-side-effects/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:14:54 +0000 Janelle Leuthaeuser is on the cutting edge of biophysics. A molecular genetics and genomics Ph.D. student, she is part of a nationwide effort to create a more efficient generation of protein-based drugs.
]]> Janelle Leuthaeuser is on the cutting edge of biophysics. A molecular genetics and genomics Ph.D. student, she is part of a nationwide effort to create a more efficient generation of protein-based drugs. http://news.wfu.edu/2013/04/25/fifteen-grads-to-start-careers-here/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:35:03 +0000 As most seniors prepare for life after Wake Forest, a small group of talented students have decided to start their careers here, at “Mother, So Dear.” After commencement, 15 recent graduates will stay at Wake Forest for at least another year, having accepted positions in Admissions, Information Systems, Advancement and as Wake Forest Fellows.
]]> As most seniors prepare for life after Wake Forest, a small group of talented students have decided to start their careers here, at “Mother, So Dear.” After commencement, 15 recent graduates will stay at Wake Forest for at least another year, having accepted positions in Admissions, Information Systems, Advancement and as Wake Forest Fellows. http://news.wfu.edu/2013/04/24/wake-forest-advantage/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:24:21 +0000 To help bridge the academic and cultural differences between educational experiences in their home country and those in the U.S., Wake Forest is introducing the Wake Forest Advantage program. The initiative is designed to help international students prepare for higher education in the U.S. before they arrive on campus.
]]> To help bridge the academic and cultural differences between educational experiences in their home country and those in the U.S., Wake Forest is introducing the Wake Forest Advantage program. The initiative is designed to help international students prepare for higher education in the U.S. before they arrive on campus.