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Rogers adapts to a new way of life

Former Wake Forest and NBA star Rodney Rogers, who was paralyzed in an accident a year-and-a-half ago, adjusts to a new way of life, while still holding out hope that he’ll be able to walk again.

Categories: Athletics


Retired professor Ben Seelbinder dies

Professor Emeritus Ben M. Seelbinder, who taught mathematics from 1959 to 1989 and was director of Institutional Research, died on June 12 in Winston-Salem. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Salemtowne retirement community.

Categories: Community Impact


Internships offer valuable experience

A summer internship is pivotal to finding a permanent job, which is why Wake Forest is funding — with the Russell and Elfriede Hobbs Fund and the Chambers Family Fund for Entrepreneurship — 51 internships for students in entrepreneurial and nonprofit jobs.

Categories: Experiential Learning


Local students celebrate graduation

Fifth-graders from Ashley Elementary School celebrated their graduation in a ceremony at Wake Forest on June 9; Wake Forest partners with Ashley in the International Baccalaureate program and through the University’s Institute for Public Engagement.

Categories: Community Impact


Emotional rollercoaster

Contrary to popular belief, the ups and downs of romantic relationships have a greater effect on the mental health of young men than women, according to a new study by Professor of Sociology Robin Simon.

Categories: Research & Discovery


Research Park plans major expansion

The Piedmont Triad Research Park has reached an agreement with a Maryland developer for an $87 million project to rehabilitate two downtown buildings into research space for Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Categories: Research & Discovery


Student musician sets his own path

Dario Calabro, who wants to become a solo saxophonist specializing in classical music, could have pursued his musical ambitions at a conservatory, but instead he is coming to Wake Forest on a Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement.

Categories: Arts & Culture


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