Congratulations Class of 2011
Learn about some of the accomplished members of the Class of 2011 by reading our senior student profiles. Categories: Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, University Announcements
Learn about some of the accomplished members of the Class of 2011 by reading our senior student profiles. Enterprising minds
The Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards recognize students and faculty who have exhibited extraordinary achievements in entrepreneurship over the past year. Nominated by their peers, these individuals embody the entrepreneurial spirit in thought and action.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Leadership & Character, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Introduction to law school
Want to know more about what it’s actually like to go to law school without having to pay the cost of law school tuition? Then two School of Law professors have the course for you, and it's open to students from Wake Forest or other universities.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
‘Star Wars’ stardom
The force was with computer junkies Chad (’02) and Casey (’06) Pugh, who turned a classic film into an Emmy-winning Webcast.Categories: Alumni, Arts & Culture, Awards & Recognition
Green building wins gold
South Hall, completed in August 2010, has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. With solar panels on the roof to heat water and touch screens in the hallways for monitoring energy usage, the residence hall reflects the University’s commitment to sustainability across campus.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Environment & Sustainability
The prolific pundit
David Coates, Worrell Professor of Anglo-American Studies, achieved a personal first last weekend when his 20th article written for The Huffington Post was chosen for a prominent spot on the news site’s homepage, generating more than 500 comments in response.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Biodiesel project receives grant
Wake Forest's Terrafinity project, which is working to produce biodiesel from inexpensive feed stocks and other sources, was awarded a $145,665 grant from the Biofuels Center of North Carolina. Chemistry professor Abdessadek Lachgar is one of the leaders of the project.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Environment & Sustainability, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Studying gives way to celebration
Students interrupted exam preparation to react to the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death. Cheers erupted across campus, the Quad was rolled in Wake Forest's traditional way of celebrating, and breaks were taken to watch President Barack Obama's speech.Categories: Experiential Learning
The value of mentorship
For nearly 20 years, Professor of Political Science Helga Welsh has been reaching out to students as a partner in education — embracing a concept of learning that pairs classroom work with mentoring relationships.Categories: Alumni, Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Gallery showcases student art
Seventy paintings, drawings, prints, videos, sculptures and photographs are included in the Student Art Exhibition in the Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery through May 16. See a slide show of selected pieces from the show.