As 48 national soccer teams converge on North American cities this summer to train for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the stakes might go well beyond who wins or loses. These teams will spur what psychologists call the “demonstration effect.” When young people witness elite athletes perform, especially in high-profile events close to home, they…Categories: Experts
The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the dean of Rice University’s School of Business, which includes the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.…Categories: University Announcements
As they cross the stage at commencement, Wake Forest graduates are celebrated for their academic achievements and personal successes. But during her May 18 speech to the Class of 2026, Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, challenged grads to consider a different metric for success – the…Categories: Happening at Wake
Wake Forest University welcomed the community to its new, permanent home in The Pearl innovation district in Charlotte on Monday, the culmination of a multi-year quest to deepen its connections to one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. University leaders cut a Deacon gold ribbon draped across the entrance to the new Charlotte Campus…Categories: University Announcements
Society often views happiness as a destination to be reached through self-help books and the advice of Instagram influencers. Christian Waugh, professor of psychology at Wake Forest University, says the pursuit of resilience—rather than happiness—provides a more sustainable framework for navigating life’s stressors. Waugh studies emotions, stress and coping and has published research on how…Categories: Experts, Research & Discovery
This day’s visit to the Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center begins with a poem, “Spring” by William Blake. Five teams of Wake Forest University students spread out across the Winston-Salem center’s sunny gathering spaces, each paired with a group of the older adults who use the Williams Center’s services. In each group, a…Categories: Community Impact, Experiential Learning
In a fitting presentation for Earth Day, Wake Forest senior Scarlett Johnson showed Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines and Fire Chief Trey Mayo the mobile solar-powered trailer a team of engineering students designed and built. Johnson pointed out the 48-volt solar panels, the inverter box, the lithium iron phosphate batteries and the stabilizing jacks added to…Categories: Community Impact, Experiential Learning
The Wake Forest University School of Law and the Program for Leadership and Character have announced a new $5 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to continue and expand the role of character in legal education on campus and beyond. The grant, “Leadership and Character in the Law: From Wake Forest to the World,”…Categories: Leadership & Character, Uncategorized
As the Class of 2026 prepares for commencement, the narrative around the entry-level job market is shifting. While many headlines suggest AI is a threat to new grads, Andy Chan, Vice President for Innovation and Career Development at Wake Forest University, argues the opposite: AI is actually resurrecting the value of a liberal arts education.…Categories: Experts, Personal & Career Development
Wake Forest University will host an open training session for the German Men’s National Team on Monday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. at W. Dennie Spry Stadium. Winston-Salem will serve as the German team’s home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is a free event for fans, but tickets are required and limited.…Categories: University Announcements