Schools of Business dean Steve Reinemund has made improving job placement rates a top priority. He has hired career counselors, integrated “career management” into the curriculum and sought out mentors to work with students. The school’s job placement rate jumped from about 77 percent to about 92 percent in three years.Categories: University Announcements
Over the summer, take a look back at some of the student accomplishments from the past school year, such as Brandon Turner's research with Reynolds Professor of Computational Biophysics Jacque Fetrow that combines chemistry, math, biology, physics and mentorship.
Eight May graduates have earned the opportunity to start their professional careers in Europe. Five are on their way to Spain and three to France after receiving assistantship positions to teach English during the upcoming academic year.
Categories: Alumni, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
With a degree in art history, Mary Tribble (‘82) left Wake Forest and started her own company. In her 25-year career as an event organizer, nothing compares to her next assignment — the 2012 Democratic National Convention.Categories: Alumni
Internationally known artists Doug and Mike Starn are constructing Big Bambú in the courtyard of Wake Forest's Casa Artom. The 50-foot tower spiraling above the Grand Canal is featured in The New York Times.
Categories: Global Wake Forest
Listen to WUNC public radio as English Professor Eric Wilson discusses his new book, “My Business is to Create: Blake’s Infinite Writing,” and about his goal to make Blake’s ideas of creativity accessible to everyone. Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Headed for a job interview? If so, Dave Orton (‘77), CEO of Aptina Imaging, says you might want to emphasize your ability to recognize opportunities, remain flexible and stay ahead of the crowd.
Categories: Alumni, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, University Announcements
Do those lightning-fast disclaimers at the end of radio and television advertisements influence purchasing decisions? Assistant Professor of Marketing Kenny Herbst's research shows they may.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Lorna G. Moore, dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and president of the North Carolina Council of Graduate Schools, helped organize North Carolina's first Graduate Education Day.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
When students moved out of residence halls for summer break, they donated 108 carpets, 20 ironing boards, 11 chairs, one ladder and hundreds of other items through the DEACS Donate program.Categories: Community Impact, Environment & Sustainability, Experiential Learning, University Announcements