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Simran Sethi (left) and Julianne Malveaux spoke at the Environmental Justice discussion.

Called to act

November 12, 2010  |   For Alumni, For Parents, National, Pro Humanitate, Provost, Speakers, Sustainability, Top Stories

Across the U.S., racial minorities and the economically disenfranchised suffer disproportionally from the ill effects of assaults on the environment and often lack access to the power to protect their communities. Leaders in environmental justice discuss what can be done.

Ana Smith Iltis

Bioethics Center names first director

November 12, 2010  |   Faculty, For Alumni, For Parents, Graduate School, Top Stories, University Announcement, Wake Forest College

Ana Smith Iltis has been named the director of the new Center for Bioethics, Health and Society, which will address some of the most relevant issues at the heart of biotechnology, medical research and health care.

Law School veteran Michael Miranda

From soldier to law student

November 11, 2010  |   For Alumni, For Parents, International, School of Law, Top Stories

In recognition of Veteran’s Day, take a closer look at some School of Law students who have served our country in the Armed Forces.

Social media world

Social media, social good

November 11, 2010  |   Alumni, For Alumni, International, Pro Humanitate, Top Stories

Social media networks are essential tools for connecting, communicating, and — as many alumni have found — serving the human cause.

Paul Escott

Escott: The real Abraham Lincoln

November 9, 2010  |   Faculty, For Alumni, For Parents, Research, Scholars and Scientists, Top Stories

Reynolds Professor of History Paul Escott offers some provocative arguments that challenge what we think we know about Abraham Lincoln, who was elected to his first term as president 150 years ago.

Greg Mortenson

‘Three Cups of Tea’ author to speak

November 9, 2010  |   For Alumni, For Parents, International, Speakers, Top Stories

Greg Mortenson, internationally known for promoting peace by building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan, will speak at Wake Forest on Friday. Mortenson is the author of the best selling books “Three Cups of Tea” and “Stones into Schools.”

Stewart Carter

Renaissance revival

November 9, 2010  |   Arts & Culture, Engaging in the Arts, Faculty, For Alumni, For Parents, Top Stories

For many years, Stewart Carter has shared his love for Renaissance music with others through an annual concert. This year’s Collegium Musicum Concert, featuring German music of the 16th and 17th centuries, will be held Thursday.

Senior Lisa Northrop was one of 34 college students from across North Carolina to receive the Community Impact Student Award.

Helping hands

November 8, 2010  |   Community, For Alumni, For Parents, Pro Humanitate, Student, Students Taking the Lead, Top Stories, Wake Forest College

Senior Lisa Northrop was one of 34 college students from across North Carolina to receive the Community Impact Student Award and a volunteer recognition certificate of appreciation from Governor Beverly Perdue.

Is your neighborhood killing you?

November 8, 2010  |   For Alumni, For Parents, National, Research, Sustainability, Top Stories

Numerous studies reveal that communities with people of color have borne greater health and environmental risk burdens than society at large. The University will host a discussion on the issues surrounding environmental injustice.

Demon Deacon

Women win ACC soccer title

November 8, 2010  |   Athletics, For Alumni, For Parents, Top Stories

Goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe saved three Maryland penalty kicks and the Demon Deacons made all three of their attempts to give the women’s soccer team a 3-1 shootout win and its first-ever ACC Championship on Sunday.

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